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Contents
- 1 Content
- 1.1 Introduction and background
- 1.2 Modeling objectives
- 1.3 Conceptual modeling
- 1.4 Available model concepts for flow and transport in fractured aquifers
- 1.5 Model setup for fracture flow and transport in limestone aquifers
- 1.6 Modeling tools
- 1.7 Example: Setup of models for a field site (Akacievej, Hedehusene)
- 1.8 Recommendations
- 1.9 Literature and links
- 2 Getting started
Content
Introduction and background
The understanding of the fate and transport of contaminant plumes from contaminated sites in limestone aquifers is important because they are a major drinking water resource. This is challenging because they are often heavily fractured and contain chert layers and nodules, resulting in a complex transport behavior.
Modeling can help to interpret measurements and to predict the plume behavior. It can be used as a tool to advance the conceptual understanding and as decision support tool for risk assessment and the planning of remedial actions.
Several fracture flow and transport models are available for the modeling of contaminant transport in fractured media.
This wiki aims at giving an overview of modeling tools that can be used for the interpretation and prediction of flow and transport processes in fractured limestone aquifers. Different modeling concepts are compared for their suitability to simulate field data.
This work is based on a collaboration project between DTU Environment and the Capital Region of Denmark (Region H).
Modeling objectives
Conceptual modeling
Available model concepts for flow and transport in fractured aquifers
Model setup for fracture flow and transport in limestone aquifers
Modeling tools
Example: Setup of models for a field site (Akacievej, Hedehusene)
Recommendations
Literature and links
Literature
Christ, J. and Goltz, M., Hydraulic containment: analytical and semi-analytical models for capture zone curve delineation. Journal of Hydrology 262 (2002), 224-244.
Links
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