Simulation of dispersion in layered coastal aquifer systems
Journal of Hydrology
By: T. E. Reilly
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Abstract
A density-dependent solute-transport formulation is used to examine ground-water flow in layered coastal aquifers. The numerical experiments indicate that although the transition zone may be thought of as an impermeable 'sharp' interface with freshwater flow parallel to the transition zone in homogeneous aquifers, this is not the case for layered systems. Freshwater can discharge through the transition zone in the confining units. Further, for the best simulation of layered coastal aquifer systems, either a flow-direction-dependent dispersion formulation is required, or the dispersivities must change spatially to reflect the tight thin confining unit.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Simulation of dispersion in layered coastal aquifer systems |
| Series title | Journal of Hydrology |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-1694(90)90057-5 |
| Volume | 114 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 18 p. |
| First page | 211 |
| Last page | 228 |