Boundary integral equation solutions to moving interface between two fluids in porous media

Philip L‐F Liu, Alexander H‐D Cheng, James A. Liggett, Joseph Hun Wei Lee

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Abstract

The boundary integral equation method is formulated for and applied to problems concerning a moving interface between two fluids in porous media. The mixing between two fluids is assumed to be insignificant; a sharp interface exists between them. Numerical and experimental results are presented for the tilting of a vertical interface in a Hele‐Shaw cell. During the initial stage of the interfacial movement, nonlinear effects are clearly demonstrated. The BIEM results are also compared to experimental results for a transient salt water intrusion problem.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1445-1452
Number of pages8
JournalWater Resources Research
Volume17
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1981 Oct 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Water Science and Technology

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