NAFLA-a simulation tool for analytical estimation of plume length

作者：Yadav Prabhas Kumar; Haendel Falk; Mueller Christian; Liedl Rudolf; Dietrich Peter

来源：Grundwasser, 2013, 18(1): 47-53.

DOI：10.1007/s00767-012-0209-x

• Natural Attenuation
• Plume length
• Biodegradation
• Analytical solution

Groundwater pollution with organic contaminants remains a world-wide problem. Before selection of any remediation technique, it is important to pre-assess contaminated sites with respect to their hazard. For this, several analytical and numerical approaches have been used and an initial assessment of contaminated sites the MS-Excel(A (c)) tool %26quot;NAFLA%26quot; was developed. %26quot;NAFLA%26quot; allows a quick and straightforward calculation and comparison of some analytical approaches for the estimation of maximum plume length under steady-state conditions. These approaches differ from each other in source geometry, model domain orientation, and in the consideration of (bio)chemical reaction within the domain. In this communication, we provide details about the development of %26quot;NAFLA%26quot;, its possible usage and information for users. The tool is especially designed for application in student education, by authorities and consultants.

• 出版日期2013-3