The rate of change in porosity as a result of mineral precipitation
Summary
In this activity we calculate the rate of change in porosity resulting from mineral precipitation at hydrothermal conditions.
Key words: hydraulic properties, water rock interactions, porosity, mineral precipitation, hydrothermal conditions, fluid flow, porous medium
Key words: hydraulic properties, water rock interactions, porosity, mineral precipitation, hydrothermal conditions, fluid flow, porous medium
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Learning Goals
How to develop a MATLAB code with differential equations
The students need to have an understanding of fluid flow in porous media
The students need to have an understanding of fluid flow in porous media
Context for Use
This exercise can be used as an assignment for upper level undergraduate courses or graduate courses with a focus on analytical modeling. The students need to write a mMATLAB code with multiple variables and plot the data in a chart with 3 variables.
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