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Scott R Charlton¹, David L Parkhurst

¹US Geological Survey, Lakewood, CO, 80225, USA.

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Phast4Windows is a user-friendly interface for developing groundwater flow and reactive transport models using the PHAST simulator. It simplifies defining complex spatial data and visualizing 3D model features for various applications.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Geosciences
Computational Modeling

Background:

Groundwater modeling requires robust tools for simulating flow and reactive transport.
Existing simulators often lack intuitive interfaces for complex spatial data management.
Accurate simulation of geochemical processes is crucial for environmental management.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce Phast4Windows, a graphical user interface for the PHAST simulator.
To facilitate the development and execution of groundwater flow and reactive transport models.
To enable grid-independent spatial data definition and 3D visualization of model features.

Main Methods:

Phast4Windows provides a graphical user interface for defining model properties, initial conditions, and boundary conditions.
Spatial data can be imported from various file formats (e.g., ArcInfo shape and raster files) or defined interactively.
The interface supports 3D visualization, allowing users to zoom, pan, and rotate model features.
PHAST simulator capabilities include single-phase, constant-density, saturated groundwater flow and multi-solute reactive transport.

Main Results:

Phast4Windows enables the creation of grid-independent spatial distributions of model properties.
Users can easily inspect, edit, and manage all model definitions through a data tree.
The software facilitates the simulation of complex geochemical reactions, including mineral equilibria and cation exchange.
3D visualization aids in understanding and presenting model results.

Conclusions:

Phast4Windows is an effective tool for developing and running groundwater flow and reactive transport models.
Its intuitive interface and visualization capabilities make it suitable for educational and research purposes.
The software supports a wide range of geochemical processes, enhancing its utility for contaminant transport and field-scale simulations.