| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4546823 | Journal of Contaminant Hydrology | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We present, for the first time, 3D micro-scale simulations of flow and mass transport in a natural granite fracture. ⺠Simulations extend previous 2D studies to 3D providing advances in the process understanding of fracture flow and transport. ⺠Real fracture geometry induced heavy tailings (non-Fickian transport behavior) in the mass residence time distribution. ⺠The paramount importance of flow path heterogeneity as a retention process for solutes and nanoparticle transport is verified.
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Authors
F. Huber, F. Enzmann, A. Wenka, M. Bouby, M. Dentz, T. Schäfer,