Final Cost and Performance Report Application of Flow and Transport Optimization Codes to Groundwater Pump and Treat Systems

摘要

This ESTCP project evaluated the benefits and utility of applying transport optimization algorithms operable on desktop computers versus a traditional trial-&-error approach. The focus was on groundwater pump and treat (P&T) systems. The transport optimization algorithms link mathematical optimization techniques with simulations of groundwater flow and contaminant transport to determine the best combination of well locations and pumping rates for a P&T system. These mathematical algorithms can potentially contribute to long-term operating cost reduction and/or improved performance of these systems with respect to compliance objectives (e.g. achieve cleanup standards in less time).