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Multiphase models for simulating hot and slightly miscible DNAPL (dense non-aqueous phase fluids) in a saturated rock fracture under deformation

Jha, Shibani and Kumar, Mohan S (2009) Multiphase models for simulating hot and slightly miscible DNAPL (dense non-aqueous phase fluids) in a saturated rock fracture under deformation. In: Water Science And Technology, 59 (4). pp. 755-762.

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Abstract

In the present study a two dimensional model is first developed to show the behaviour of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPL) within a rough fracture. To consider the rough fracture, the fracture is imposed with variable apertures along its plane. It is found that DNAPL follows preferential pathways. In next part of the study the above model is further extended for non-isothermal DNAPL flow and DNAPL-water interphase mass transfer phenomenon. These two models are then coupled with joint deformation due to normal stresses. The primary focus of these models is specifically to elucidate the influence of joint alteration due to external stress and fluid pressures on flow driven energy transport and interphase mass transfer. For this, it is assumed that the critical value for joint alteration is associated with external stress and average of water and DNAPL pressures in multiphase system and the temporal and spatial evolution of joint alteration are determined for its further influence on energy transport and miscible phase transfer. The developed model has been studied to show the influence of deformation on DNAPL flow. Further this preliminary study demonstrates the influence of joint deformation on heat transport and phase miscibility via multiphase flow velocities. It is seen that the temperature profile changes and shows higher diffusivity due to deformation and although the interphase miscibility value decreases but the lateral dispersion increases to a considerably higher extent.

Item Type: Journal Article
Publication: Water Science And Technology
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Additional Information: Copyright of this article belongs to IWA Publishing.
Keywords: deformation;DNAPL;miscible;multiphase;nonisothermal
Department/Centre: Division of Mechanical Sciences > Civil Engineering
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2009 09:24
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2009 09:24
URI: http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/19631

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