An Eigenvalue Technique for Solute Transport
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 10
Abstract
The spatially discretized linear equation of groundwater solute transport in a steady flow field was solved by an eigenvalue technique. The methods employed to impose the commonly encountered boundary conditions in the formulation and solution procedures are described in detail. Using the eigenvalue technique the dynamic system equation is decoupled and the time integration can be done independently and continuously for each nodal point. Finally, an explicit expression is obtained for each nodal point as a function of time. This method can provide convenience of data retrieval, particularly in ground‐water management modeling.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 10 • October 1984
Pages: 1302 - 1314
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1984
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