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

Abstract : 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).