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  • Computational Mathematics
  • Geochemistry

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  • Reactive transport modeling is crucial for understanding contaminant fate and transport in subsurface environments.
  • Existing numerical methods often require complex grid generation and significant computational resources.
  • The advection-dispersion-reaction (ADR) equation is a fundamental model for describing these processes.

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  • To develop a novel Analytic Element Method (AEM) model for solving 2D reactive transport problems.
  • To provide an efficient, grid-free alternative for simulating contaminant transport with chemical reactions.
  • To demonstrate the model's capability in handling complex scenarios and real-world applications.

Main Methods:

  • The advection-dispersion-reaction (ADR) equation was transformed into a modified Helmholtz equation.
  • An analytical solution using an infinite series of Mathieu functions was derived for circular source elements.
  • The method of images was employed to represent vertically oriented domains.

Main Results:

  • The AEM model accurately predicts steady-state concentration distributions for binary reactions with low absolute and relative errors.
  • Sensitivity analysis revealed source strength and reactant utilization factor as key drivers of plume length.
  • The model successfully simulated scenarios with multiple interacting sources and irregular geometries.

Conclusions:

  • The developed AEM model offers a computationally efficient and accurate solution for 2D reactive transport problems.
  • The grid-free nature and superposition capabilities make it suitable for complex environmental simulations.
  • The model demonstrates significant potential for practical applications in contaminant hydrogeology and environmental management.