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Analytical solutions for one-, two-, and three-dimensional solute transport in ground-water systems with uniform flow

January 1, 1989

Analytical solutions to the advective-dispersive solute-transport equation are useful in predicting the fate of solutes in ground water. Analytical solutions compiled from available literature or derived by the author are presented in this report for a variety of boundary condition types and solute-source configurations in one-, two-, and three-dimensional systems with uniform ground-water flow. A set of user-oriented computer programs was created to evaluate these solutions and to display the results in tabular and computer-graphics format. These programs incorporate many features that enhance their accuracy, ease of use, and versatility. Documentation for the programs describes their operation and required input data, and presents the results of sample problems. Derivations of select solutions, source codes for the computer programs, and samples of program input and output also are included.

Publication Year 1989
Title Analytical solutions for one-, two-, and three-dimensional solute transport in ground-water systems with uniform flow
DOI 10.3133/ofr8956
Authors Eliezer J. Wexler
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 89-56
Index ID ofr8956
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse