Numerical studies on thermal convection in cold groundwater.

Author(s) : HOLZBECHER E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Convective flow patterns in near-surface aquifers can be induced, if a critical temperature gradient is exceeded. In cold seasons the gradient is usually steeper, because the temperature at the water table is lowered. The paper discusses the change of critical margin due to variable water properties, i.e., non-linear changes in density and viscosity.

Details

  • Original title: Numerical studies on thermal convection in cold groundwater.
  • Record ID : 1997-2779
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 40 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1997/02

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