ABSTRACT
Contaminant transport in multi-porosity fractured formations is typified by the interaction of fracture systems on different scales and the host rock (matrix). Regional transport mainly takes place in the fracture systems but the interaction with the matrix may significantly influence the integral transport behavior. The integral transport behavior of a multi-porosity fractured aquifer is analyzed for a sandstone formation, applying the multi-continuum approach. It is shown, that a detailed description of the heterogeneous fractured aquifer is necessary to understand and model the integral transport mechanisms.
