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Alessandra Feo1, Andrea Zanini, Emma Petrella1
1Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, Parma University, Parco Area delle Scienze 157/A, 43124, Parma, Italy.
Ground Water
|September 6, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a Python program using FloPy to generate time-related capture zones for groundwater flow models. The tool aids in visualizing aquifer behavior around wells, enhancing groundwater resource management.
Area of Science:
- Hydrogeology
- Computational Hydrology
- Geospatial Analysis
Background:
- MODFLOW is a widely used software for groundwater flow and aquifer modeling.
- Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) simplify MODFLOW usage, but programmatic control is often desired.
- The FloPy Python library facilitates interaction with MODFLOW, enabling scripting of model setup, execution, and results analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a Python program utilizing FloPy for generating time-related capture zones (isochrones).
- To apply this tool to confined 2D steady-state groundwater flow in unbounded domains with single or multiple wells.
- To validate the developed approach through application to various test cases.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Python program integrated with the FloPy library.
- Implementation of algorithms to calculate time-related capture zones (isochrones).
- Application and validation of the program on defined groundwater flow scenarios.
Main Results:
- Successful generation of time-related capture zones for groundwater flow simulations.
- Demonstration of the tool's capability in homogeneous and heterogeneous aquifer conditions.
- Validation through four distinct test cases, including multi-well scenarios.
Conclusions:
- The developed Python-FloPy interface provides an effective method for generating time-related capture zones.
- This tool enhances the analysis and visualization of groundwater flow dynamics around wells.
- The approach is applicable to complex scenarios involving multiple wells and varying aquifer properties.
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