| Abstract: | SEAWAT is a coupled version of MODFLOW and MT3DMS designed to simulate variable-density ground water flow and solute transport. The most recent version of SEAWAT, called SEAWAT Version 4, includes new capabilities to represent simultaneous multispecies solute and heat transport. To test the new features in SEAWAT, the laboratory experiment of Henry and Hilleke (1972) was simulated. Henry and Hilleke used warm fresh water to recharge a large sand-filled glass tank. A cold salt water boundary was represented on one side. Adjustable heating pads were used to heat the bottom and left sides of the tank. In the laboratory experiment, Henry and Hilleke observed both salt water and fresh water flow systems separated by a narrow transition zone. After minor tuning of several input parameters with a parameter estimation program, results from the SEAWAT simulation show good agreement with the experiment. SEAWAT results suggest that heat loss to the room was more than expected by Henry and Hilleke, and that multiple thermal convection cells are the likely cause of the widened transition zone near the hot end of the tank. Other computer programs with similar capabilities may benefit from benchmark testing with the Henry and Hilleke laboratory experiment. Journal Compilation ?? 2009 National Ground Water Association. |
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| Citation Author: | Langevin, C. D.; Dausman, A. M.; Sukop, M. C. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Solute and heat transport model of the Henry and Hilleke laboratory experiment; 2010; Article; Journal; Ground Water; Langevin, C. D.; Dausman, A. M.; Sukop, M. C. |
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| Text: | Solute and heat transport model of the Henry and Hilleke laboratory experiment; 2010; Article; Journal; Ground Water; Langevin, C. D.; Dausman, A. M.; Sukop, M. C. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.2009.00596.x |
| Date Other: | Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00 -0600 |
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