Groundwater Flow Code for Mining Applications in 3D
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MINEDW
What is MINEDW?
MINEDW is a three-dimensional (3D), finite-element, groundwater flow program that was developed specifically for mining applications. MINEDW is used worldwide to design dewatering or depressurization systems, predict local and regional environmental impacts of mine dewatering, assist in the design of water-supply systems, simulate the infilling of a “pit lake” after mining ceases, and estimate pore-pressure distributions within highwalls for geotechnical design purposes. Its user friendly graphical interface with pre- and post-processing functionality provides a powerful numerical modeling environment.
eveloped from FEMFLOW3D, MINEDW was validated by Sandia National Laboratories in 1998 and has been used at more than 75 mines world wide in diverse hydrogeologic and climatic conditions.Simulates open-pit and underground mining for dewatering design and input to slope-stability analysis;
3-D graphic representations of geology, model domain, pit geometry, groundwater heads, and pore pressures;
Simulates excavation and subsequent pit-lake infilling to represent different mining schedules; and
Simulates interaction between groundwater and surface water.
Why Choose MINEDW?
MINEDW delivers powerful hydrogeological modeling and proven reliability for accurate, efficient groundwater flow simulations.
Powerful Computing Capabilities
Handle complex geologies and steep hydraulic gradients with robust finite-element grid processing.
Ease of use
Streamlined workflows for mining applications with dynamic grid elevation adjustments.
Advanced Analysis Options
Simulate saturated/unsaturated flow, pit lakes, and groundwater-surface water interactions with precision.
Fast and Responsive Simulations
Numerically stable finite-element modeling ensures reliable performance in challenging conditions.
Flexibility and Customization
Define transmissive zones, dynamic conductivity, and evolving boundary conditions with ease.
Comprehensive Support for Various Industries
Adaptable to mining, hydrogeology, and environmental groundwater modeling needs.
Dynamics
Time-variant conductivity and progressive geometry enable realistic excavation and backfilling simulations.
Powerful Scripting
Automate simulations, customize workflows, and enhance analysis efficiency with scripting tools.
MINEDW Mining Solutions
Explore MINEDW in action as it tackles diverse groundwater flow challenges with precision and innovation. Discover how our solutions empower industries to achieve efficient, reliable outcomes in real-world applications.
MINEDW Add-on Options
Expand your MINEDW software capabilities with our range of add-on options, designed to tackle diverse engineering challenges effectively. Explore our selection of options to customize your MINEDW experience.
Dynamics
Enhance simulations with dynamic analysis for earthquake engineering, soil liquefication, and more. Includes robust boundary conditions and fast model run times.
- Customizable boundary conditions (acceleration, velocity, stress waves)
- Soil-structure interaction and thermal coupling
- Dynamics Wizard for preprocessing
- Maxwell damping for fast simulations
- Multiple dynamic and liquefaction models
$69 / month or $828/ year
Thermal
Simulate heat transfer with conduction and advection models. Idal for geothermal and nuclear waste applications with variable boundary conditions.
- One-way coupling to mechanical stress and pore-pressure calculations
- Four thermal material models
- Efficient solvers for rapid model run times
- Hydration-Drucker-Prager model for dynamic material adjustments
$69 / month or $828/ year
Creep
Study time-dependent material behavior with viscoelastic and viscoplastic constitutive models. Applications include oil reservoirs and deep tunnels.
- 10 customizable creep models
- Versatile for mining and compressed-air energy storage
- Customization via C++ scripting
$69 / month or $828/ year
UDM
Develop custom material models tailored to specific project needs using C++. Enhance simulation flexibility with downloadable templates.
- Modify existing or create new constitutive models
- Distribution via DLL files
- Access to ITASCA’s UDM Library
- Ideal for specialized material behaviors like liquefaction analysis
Free with any license
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