Addition of simultaneous heat and solute transport and variable fluid viscosity to SEAWAT

Computers & Geosciences
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SEAWAT is a finite-difference computer code designed to simulate coupled variable-density ground water flow and solute transport. This paper describes a new version of SEAWAT that adds the ability to simultaneously model energy and solute transport. This is necessary for simulating the transport of heat and salinity in coastal aquifers for example. This work extends the equation of state for fluid density to vary as a function of temperature and/or solute concentration. The program has also been modified to represent the effects of variable fluid viscosity as a function of temperature and/or concentration. The viscosity mechanism is verified against an analytical solution, and a test of temperature-dependent viscosity is provided. Finally, the classic Henry-Hilleke problem is solved with the new code. ?? 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Addition of simultaneous heat and solute transport and variable fluid viscosity to SEAWAT
Series title Computers & Geosciences
DOI 10.1016/j.cageo.2006.04.005
Volume 32
Issue 10
Year Published 2006
Language English
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Computers and Geosciences
First page 1758
Last page 1768
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