New set of direct and iterative solvers for the TOUGH2 family of codes

摘要

Two new solvers are discussed. LUBAND, the first routine is a direct solver for banded systems and is based on a LU decomposition with partial pivoting and row interchange. BCGSTB, the second routine, is a Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient (PCG) solver with improved speed and convergence characteristics. Bandwidth minimization and gridblock ordering schemes are also introduced into TOUGH2 to improve speed and accuracy. TOUGH2 simulates fluid and heat flows in permeable media and is used for the evaluation of WIPP and TEVES (Thermal Enhanced Vapor Extraction System) that will be used to extract solvents from the Chemical Waste Landfill at Sandia National Laboratories.