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hydraulic trap<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nNo contaminant escape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n20\u201330 years<\/strong>\n\nCollection stops<\/li>\n\n\n\nLeachate mound builds<\/li>\n\n\n\nGradient begins to reverse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n>30 years<\/strong>\n\nOutward flow established<\/li>\n\n\n\nContaminant begins migrating into aquifer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConceptual Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe system includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nA 4 m thick clay layer<\/strong> beneath the landfill<\/li>\n\n\n\nAn underlying aquifer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nA finite contaminant source<\/strong> within the landfill<\/li>\n\n\n\nTime-dependent Darcy velocities (va and vb)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe most critical behavior is the reversal of hydraulic gradient<\/strong>, which fundamentally changes transport direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Equations<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHydrodynamic 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(va)<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr>Diffusion Coefficient (Dm)<\/td>0.02<\/td>m\u00b2\/a<\/td><\/tr>Distribution Coefficient<\/td>0.0<\/td>cm\u00b3\/g<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va < 0)<\/td>0.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va > 0)<\/td>0.4<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Soil Porosity (n)<\/td>0.4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Dry Density<\/td>1.5<\/td>g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>Soil Thickness<\/td>4.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Sub-layers<\/td>12<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Source Concentration<\/td>1000<\/td>mg\/L<\/td><\/tr>Leachate Height (Hr)<\/td>7.5<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAquifer Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\nProperty<\/th>Value<\/th>Units<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Length (L)<\/td>200<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Width (W)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Thickness (h)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Porosity (nb)<\/td>0.3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Outflow Velocity<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinite Mass Source Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe contaminant mass per unit area:<\/p>\n\n\n\nm<\/mi>t<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/mrow><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.002<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>600<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>6.25<\/mn>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>kg\/m<\/mtext>2<\/mn><\/msup><\/mrow>m_{tc} = 0.002 \\times 600 \\times 6.25 = 7.5 \\, \\text{kg\/m}^2<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis yields the reference leachate height<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nH<\/mi>r<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>m<\/mtext><\/mrow>H_r = 7.5 \\, \\text{m}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis ensures the model represents a finite, depleting contaminant source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime-Varying Flow Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfiltration & Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\nQ<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>q<\/mi>o<\/mi><\/msub>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.3<\/mn>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>Q_c = q_o – v_a = 0.3 – v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nqo = 0.3 m\/a<\/strong> (infiltration through cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\nva = exfiltration through base<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVariable Dispersivity Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA key feature of this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nva < 0 (inward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = diffusion only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nva > 0 (outward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0.4 m<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = advection + dispersion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis reflects real-world physics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNo plume spreading during containment<\/li>\n\n\n\nSignificant plume spreading after release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraphical Output: Concentration vs Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPDF Report<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"ead-document-loading\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:10\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ead-loading-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ead-loading-main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ead-loading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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significant only during <strong>outward flow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Sub-Layer Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Accuracy depends on the number of sub-layers when using Variable Properties.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time-dependent parameters require <strong>fine numerical resolution<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Velocity reversals create <strong>sharp transitions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coarse meshes may miss key behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>\u2265 12 sub-layers<\/strong> (minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase for sensitivity analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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This scenario captures a realistic landfill lifecycle where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This example models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The system includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most critical behavior is the reversal of hydraulic gradient<\/strong>, which fundamentally changes transport direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Equations<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHydrodynamic Dispersion<\/h3>\n\n\n\nD<\/mi>=<\/mo>D<\/mi>m<\/mi><\/msub>+<\/mo>\u03b1<\/mi>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>n<\/mi><\/mfrac><\/mrow>D = D_m + \\alpha \\frac{v_a}{n}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nD<\/strong> = hydrodynamic dispersion coefficient<\/li>\n\n\n\nDm<\/strong> = molecular diffusion coefficient<\/li>\n\n\n\n\u03b1<\/strong> = dispersivity<\/li>\n\n\n\nva<\/strong> = Darcy velocity<\/li>\n\n\n\nn<\/strong> = porosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOutflow Velocity Relationship<\/h3>\n\n\n\nv<\/mi>b<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>2<\/mn>+<\/mo>200<\/mn>\u22c5<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>v_b = 2 + 200 \\cdot v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nAt 30 years<\/strong>, v<\/mi>b<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>6.2<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>m\/a<\/mtext><\/mrow>v_b = 6.2 \\, \\text{m\/a}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInput Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\nProperty<\/th>Value<\/th>Units<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Darcy Velocity (va)<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr>Diffusion Coefficient (Dm)<\/td>0.02<\/td>m\u00b2\/a<\/td><\/tr>Distribution Coefficient<\/td>0.0<\/td>cm\u00b3\/g<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va < 0)<\/td>0.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va > 0)<\/td>0.4<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Soil Porosity (n)<\/td>0.4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Dry Density<\/td>1.5<\/td>g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>Soil Thickness<\/td>4.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Sub-layers<\/td>12<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Source Concentration<\/td>1000<\/td>mg\/L<\/td><\/tr>Leachate Height (Hr)<\/td>7.5<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAquifer Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\nProperty<\/th>Value<\/th>Units<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Length (L)<\/td>200<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Width (W)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Thickness (h)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Porosity (nb)<\/td>0.3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Outflow Velocity<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinite Mass Source Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe contaminant mass per unit area:<\/p>\n\n\n\nm<\/mi>t<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/mrow><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.002<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>600<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>6.25<\/mn>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>kg\/m<\/mtext>2<\/mn><\/msup><\/mrow>m_{tc} = 0.002 \\times 600 \\times 6.25 = 7.5 \\, \\text{kg\/m}^2<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis yields the reference leachate height<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nH<\/mi>r<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>m<\/mtext><\/mrow>H_r = 7.5 \\, \\text{m}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis ensures the model represents a finite, depleting contaminant source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime-Varying Flow Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfiltration & Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\nQ<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>q<\/mi>o<\/mi><\/msub>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.3<\/mn>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>Q_c = q_o – v_a = 0.3 – v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nqo = 0.3 m\/a<\/strong> (infiltration through cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\nva = exfiltration through base<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVariable Dispersivity Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA key feature of this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nva < 0 (inward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = diffusion only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nva > 0 (outward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0.4 m<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = advection + dispersion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis reflects real-world physics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNo plume spreading during containment<\/li>\n\n\n\nSignificant plume spreading after release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraphical Output: Concentration vs Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPDF Report<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"ead-document-loading\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:10\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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(va)<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr>Diffusion Coefficient (Dm)<\/td>0.02<\/td>m\u00b2\/a<\/td><\/tr>Distribution Coefficient<\/td>0.0<\/td>cm\u00b3\/g<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va < 0)<\/td>0.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Dispersivity (va > 0)<\/td>0.4<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Soil Porosity (n)<\/td>0.4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Dry Density<\/td>1.5<\/td>g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>Soil Thickness<\/td>4.0<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Sub-layers<\/td>12<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Source Concentration<\/td>1000<\/td>mg\/L<\/td><\/tr>Leachate Height (Hr)<\/td>7.5<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAquifer Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\nProperty<\/th>Value<\/th>Units<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Length (L)<\/td>200<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Width (W)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Thickness (h)<\/td>1<\/td>m<\/td><\/tr>Porosity (nb)<\/td>0.3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>Outflow Velocity<\/td>Variable<\/td>m\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinite Mass Source Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe contaminant mass per unit area:<\/p>\n\n\n\nm<\/mi>t<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/mrow><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.002<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>600<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>6.25<\/mn>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>kg\/m<\/mtext>2<\/mn><\/msup><\/mrow>m_{tc} = 0.002 \\times 600 \\times 6.25 = 7.5 \\, \\text{kg\/m}^2<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis yields the reference leachate height<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nH<\/mi>r<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>m<\/mtext><\/mrow>H_r = 7.5 \\, \\text{m}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis ensures the model represents a finite, depleting contaminant source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime-Varying Flow Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfiltration & Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\nQ<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>q<\/mi>o<\/mi><\/msub>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.3<\/mn>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>Q_c = q_o – v_a = 0.3 – v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nqo = 0.3 m\/a<\/strong> (infiltration through cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\nva = exfiltration 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m<\/mi>t<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/mrow><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.002<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>600<\/mn>\u00d7<\/mo>6.25<\/mn>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>kg\/m<\/mtext>2<\/mn><\/msup><\/mrow>m_{tc} = 0.002 \\times 600 \\times 6.25 = 7.5 \\, \\text{kg\/m}^2<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis yields the reference leachate height<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nH<\/mi>r<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>7.5<\/mn>\u2009<\/mtext>m<\/mtext><\/mrow>H_r = 7.5 \\, \\text{m}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis ensures the model represents a finite, depleting contaminant source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime-Varying Flow Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfiltration & Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\nQ<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>q<\/mi>o<\/mi><\/msub>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.3<\/mn>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>Q_c = q_o – v_a = 0.3 – v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nqo = 0.3 m\/a<\/strong> (infiltration through cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\nva = exfiltration through 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Q<\/mi>c<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>q<\/mi>o<\/mi><\/msub>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub>=<\/mo>0.3<\/mn>\u2212<\/mo>v<\/mi>a<\/mi><\/msub><\/mrow>Q_c = q_o – v_a = 0.3 – v_a<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nqo = 0.3 m\/a<\/strong> (infiltration through cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\nva = exfiltration through base<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVariable Dispersivity Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA key feature of this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nva < 0 (inward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = diffusion only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nva > 0 (outward flow):<\/strong>\n\nDispersivity = 0.4 m<\/li>\n\n\n\nTransport = advection + dispersion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis reflects real-world physics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNo plume spreading during containment<\/li>\n\n\n\nSignificant plume spreading after release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraphical Output: Concentration vs Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPDF 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A key feature of this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reflects real-world physics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n