Underground flow simulations using parallel finite element method

Advanced algorithms in parallel computing can be employed for a better understanding of groundwater flow. Water flows in a very heterogeneous geological media which contains complex structures. Decomposing these structures into approximately equivalent sub-structures for load-balancing is a major ch...

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Published in:Computers & geosciences 2010-02, Vol.36 (2), p.161-166
Main Authors: Mustapha, H., Ghorayeb, A., Mustapha, K.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Computer programs
Computer simulation
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Finite element method
Heterogeneous problem
Linear flow equations
Load-balancing problem
Mathematical analysis
Parallel equation solver
Software
Underground
Water flow
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Summary:Advanced algorithms in parallel computing can be employed for a better understanding of groundwater flow. Water flows in a very heterogeneous geological media which contains complex structures. Decomposing these structures into approximately equivalent sub-structures for load-balancing is a major challenge. This paper proposes and analyzes a new algorithm using finite element methods to simulate parallel flow fluid in such complex media. Fully parallel software is developed and numerical examples are presented to show the efficiency and robustness of the algorithm proposed.
ISSN:0098-3004
1873-7803
DOI:10.1016/j.cageo.2008.12.018