PHAST

PHREEQC And HST3D

PHAST is groundwater model intended for evaluation of contamination events. Modelled processes include three-dimensional simulation of groundwater flow, solute transport, and multicomponent geochemical reactions.

Developer
USGS
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov
Spatial Resolution
Analysis area ranges from small areas through regional models. Model uses 3D Cartesian coordinate system, wedge and irregular shaped grids are used and the model is compatible with GIS.
Temporal Resolution
Rate equations must be written to use seconds as the unit of the time step.
Outputs
Model outputs include 3D flow field results, specifically head, concentrations, and velocity vectors.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
groundwater
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are not explicitly incorporated. Changes to input files are required.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
some data sets built in
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
high
Scenario Modeling
batch mode described
Coding Language
C/C++, FORTRAN, GUI
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
numerical, simulation, statistical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at pubs.usgs.gov