Development of a stochastic solute transport model

Abstract

This document summarises research in stochastic modelling of contaminant transport in aquifers with the specific objective of developing a model for the aquifers which are being built by Lincoln Ventures Ltd. Prior to and during the term of this contract, a study of mathematical theories and applications of stochastic differential calculus was undertaken in order to formulate numerical models which characterise the flow in heterogeneous porous media. A preliminary model was developed using Mathematica® and computational experiments are being carried out to make further improvements to the model.