The Numerical Analysis of Contaminant Migration from Sanitary Landfill Sites

1977 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-255
Author(s):  
J.F. Sykes ◽  
A.J. Crutcher
Keyword(s):  
Contaminant Transport ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sanitary Landfill ◽  
Saturated Porous Media ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Contaminant Migration ◽  
Southern Ontario ◽  
Galerkin Finite Element ◽  
Chloride Concentrations

Abstract A two-dimensional Galerkin finite element model for flow and contaminant transport in variably saturated porous media is used to analyze the transport of chlorides from a sanitary landfill located in Southern Ontario. A representative cross-section is selected for the analysis. Predicted chloride concentrations are presented for the cross section at various horizon years.

scholarly journals Membrane analogy for multi-material bars under torsion

2019 ◽  
Vol 475 (2225) ◽  
pp. 20190124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Galuppi ◽  
Gianni Royer-Carfagni
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Elastic Problem ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Torsion Problem ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Physical Apparatus

Prandtl's membrane analogy for the torsion problem of prismatic homogeneous bars is extended to multi-material cross sections. The linear elastic problem is governed by the same equations describing the deformation of an inflated membrane, differently tensioned in regions that correspond to the domains hosting different materials in the bar cross section, in a way proportional to the inverse of the material shear modulus. Multi-connected cross sections correspond to materials with vanishing stiffness inside the holes, implying infinite tension in the corresponding portions of the membrane. To define the interface constrains that allow to apply such a state of prestress to the membrane, a physical apparatus is proposed, which can be numerically modelled with a two-dimensional mesh implementable in commercial finite-element model codes. This approach presents noteworthy advantages with respect to the three-dimensional modelling of the twisted bar.

scholarly journals Spider Diagram for Tubular Expansion with Restraints

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
F Marketz ◽  
SA Al-Hiddabi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Expansion Process ◽  
Borehole Data

 The aim of this study is to explain the mechanics of tubular expansion in irregularly shaped boreholes such as those frequently observed in the upper Natih reservoirs. Statistical analysis of borehole data does not indicate a strong correlation between the non-circularity and expanded tubular’s in such boreholes. A two-dimensional (2-D) finite element model was developed using commercial software to determine the non-circularity of an expanded tubular and those data were compared with the measured values. A parametric study was also conducted and spider plots were generated to determine the amount of irregularity in the expanded tubulars so that optimum operational parameters could be identified to limit cross-section irregularities during the expansion process. 

Modeling of Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport in Two-Dimensional Geometries in an Unconfined Aquifer

2014 ◽  
Vol 1010-1012 ◽  
pp. 1023-1027
Author(s):  
Fouad Dimane ◽  
Issam Hanafi ◽  
Abdelouahad El Himri ◽  
Khadija Haboubi ◽  
Francisco Mata Cabrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Groundwater Flow ◽  
Contaminant Transport ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Flow System ◽  
Unconfined Aquifer ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Groundwater Flow System ◽  
Subsurface Fluid

Models of groundwater flow are widely used for a variety of purposes ranging from water supply studies to designing contaminant cleanup. In general, groundwater flow system can be divided into steady-state and transient. In the present work, we investigate the usefulness of finite element method in modelling of steady-state subsurface fluid flow and transient solute transport along a vertical cross section in an unconfined aquifer. Details are explained on numerical approximations leading to different numerical results. Extensions for pollutant transport are mentioned.

Contaminant migration from sanitary landfill leachate through soil monoliths

1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 215-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdelinka Radenkova-Yaneva ◽  
Emilia Kostakeva ◽  
Dimiter Toshev
Keyword(s):  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Sanitary Landfill ◽  
Potential Danger ◽  
Contaminant Migration ◽  
Clay Liners ◽  
Domestic Waste ◽  
Solid Domestic Waste ◽  
Inorganic Substances ◽  
Sanitary Landfills ◽  
Sanitary Landfill Leachate

It is well known that the leachates from solid domestic waste sanitary landfills are heavily polluted with organic and inorganic substances. As they are of a potential danger for the environment, their uncontrolled seepage is avoided in the modern sanitary landfills by means of suitable insulation. This is mostly made of natural materials with a low filtration coefficient. The present paper considers the results of the filtration characteristics, studying natural clayey soil model liners. The leachate contaminants distribution from the sanitary landfill in Sofia (Suhodol) is traced out in different liner depths. The mechanism of pollutant attenuation in the liners is considered. It is found that a part of the leachate components (Fe, Mn, SO42−, PO43−) stays in clayey liners. Besides, as a result of pore colmatation the permeability of the liners is decreased. It is shown that soil monoliths with a proper thickness might serve as a sufficiently safe barrier against leachate filtration in adjacent aquifers. On the base of the results obtained the thickness of the clay liners in the solid domestic waste sanitary landfills could be optimized.

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