Abstract

The analysis and simulation of the dynamics of a moving boundary between immiscible fluids in a porous medium is presented. One fluid is introduced under prescribed inlet boundary conditions and the motion of the resulting interface boundary is studied. The aforementioned scenario is simulated using a finite element based software, FIDAP. Analytical solutions developed in one dimension illustrate the concepts and serve as a benchmark for numerical solutions. The aim of computer simulation is to develop a model applicable to real situations, yet flexible enough for future adaptations to other problems with little modification.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Fluid dynamics; Finite element method; Groundwater--Pollution

Publication Date

8-9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Hefner, R.

Advisor/Committee Member

Ogut, Ali

Advisor/Committee Member

Torok, J.

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TA357 .M38 1991

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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