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This study introduces machine learning for optimal groundwater circulation well (GCW) design, improving speed and scope over traditional methods. The approach effectively optimizes GCW parameters for enhanced groundwater remediation.

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  • Hydrogeology
  • Machine Learning Applications

Background:

  • Optimal design of groundwater circulation wells (GCWs) is crucial for effective groundwater remediation but faces challenges with traditional simulation methods.
  • Limitations of conventional approaches include long modeling times, random optimization, and incomplete results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an innovative and efficient approach for the optimal design of GCWs using machine learning (ML).
  • To enhance the speed and scope of parameter optimization for GCW design compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the FloPy package to create MODFLOW and MODPATH models for GCW simulation.
  • Calculated key performance indicators: radius of influence (R) and ratio of particle recovery (Pr).
  • Trained and evaluated ML models (MLR, ANN, SVM) using a dataset of 3000 operational efficiency measures.

Main Results:

  • Developed ML models demonstrating strong correlations between predicted outcomes and empirical data.
  • Achieved optimized GCW parameters for radius of influence (R) and particle recovery ratio (Pr) at a Xi'an site.
  • Demonstrated that ML significantly accelerates optimization and broadens the parameter search space.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of numerical simulations with machine learning provides an effective strategy for optimizing GCW design and predicting remediation outcomes.
  • This hybrid approach overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, offering a more comprehensive and efficient solution for groundwater purification.