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This chapter gives step-by-step instructions for the setup of a model to simulate flow and transport in a fractured limestone aquifer. | This chapter gives step-by-step instructions for the setup of a model to simulate flow and transport in a fractured limestone aquifer. | ||
The following list shows the typical steps to setup a model for contaminant transport in a fractured limestone aquifer: | The following list shows the typical steps to setup a model for contaminant transport in a fractured limestone aquifer: | ||
| − | # Formulation of modeling | + | # Conceptualization and setup of a conceptual model |
| − | # | + | # Formulation of the modeling objectives |
| − | # | + | # Choice of model complexity and modeling scale |
| − | # Data acquisition - measurements to obtain | + | # Delineation of the model domain |
| − | # Choice of initial | + | # Data acquisition - measurements to obtain relevant model parameters (see list of parameters for each model) |
| − | # Flow chart giving an overview of the individual steps | + | # Implementation of parameters for selected units in the model domain (homogeneous/heterogeneous) |
| + | # Choice of boundary conditions for the flow and the transport model | ||
| + | # Setup of sources and sinks: Definition of wells | ||
| + | # For transient models: definition of initial conditions | ||
| + | # Mesh generation | ||
| + | # Simulation | ||
| + | # Critical evaluation of the modeling results | ||
| + | # Formulation of mass balances to check the model | ||
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| + | === Flow chart giving an overview of the individual steps === | ||
=== Model calibration === | === Model calibration === | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 23 May 2016
Contents
Model setup for fracture flow and transport in limestone aquifers
Scales
Geologic modeling
Modeling steps
This chapter gives step-by-step instructions for the setup of a model to simulate flow and transport in a fractured limestone aquifer. The following list shows the typical steps to setup a model for contaminant transport in a fractured limestone aquifer:
- Conceptualization and setup of a conceptual model
- Formulation of the modeling objectives
- Choice of model complexity and modeling scale
- Delineation of the model domain
- Data acquisition - measurements to obtain relevant model parameters (see list of parameters for each model)
- Implementation of parameters for selected units in the model domain (homogeneous/heterogeneous)
- Choice of boundary conditions for the flow and the transport model
- Setup of sources and sinks: Definition of wells
- For transient models: definition of initial conditions
- Mesh generation
- Simulation
- Critical evaluation of the modeling results
- Formulation of mass balances to check the model
Flow chart giving an overview of the individual steps
Model calibration
Model reporting
Example: Setup of models for a contaminated site with a fractured limestone aquifer (Akacievej, Hedehusene)
The typical workflow will be demonstrated using an example field site close to Copenhagen. Example: Setup of models for a field site (Akacievej, Hedehusene)
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