A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PROCESSING MODFLOW APPLICATIONS, ADVANCES AND LIMITATIONS IN GROUNDWATER MODELLING

M.W. AKRAM, I. MUKHERJEE, S. KARMAKAR, M.K. RAHMAN, D. SAU

Abstract


Groundwater contamination is an issue of severe concern in any area. Particularly, in areas where groundwater also happens to be a source of potable water in addition to surface water, the threat to the environment becomes even more imminent. In this context, groundwater modelling happens to be the only feasible option to prevent such contamination in future. Out of the various software used MODFLOW stands out tall compared to the others. MODFLOW offers an easy-to-use interface and provides comprehensive analysis of the dispersion pattern of groundwater by offering simplified pre-processing, simulation, and post-processing operations. The present paper presents a thorough review of Processing MODFLOW (PM), including its applications, developments, and limitations. The exhaustive review points to its various applications, ranging from groundwater resource management to contaminant transport modelling, climate change-oriented assessments and urban and agricultural water management. New developments in the form of integration with GIS and remote sensing, enhanced computational efficiency, and better user interfaces are presented and they demonstrate how Processing MODFLOW has been able to adapt to contemporary hydro geological research and also yield highly dependable results with high degree of accuracy. The current paper also makes an attempt to compare Processing MODFLOW with other available groundwater model tools and also highlight its unique combination new advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to produce even more accurate predictions. Through integration of existing knowledge and resolution of major challenges, this review seeks to present a balanced view of the strength and limitations of Processing MODFLOW, including valuable lessons for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers involved in groundwater modelling. The results highlight the need for ongoing innovation and cooperation to further develop the usefulness of Processing MODFLOW in the management of global water resource issues and thus to reduce the effects of groundwater contamination much more.


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Processing MODFLOW, Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater Management, Numerical Simulation, Contaminant Transport.

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