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Conduct 2D or 3D numerical analysis on groundwater flow, contaminant transfer, energy movement, and pore air flow through the subsurface.

GeoStudio Flow offers a range of numerical analysis tools for simulating geo-environmental conditions above and below the ground surface. GeoStudio Flow can be used for a range of applications including excavations and open pit mines, dewatering systems, earthen dams and levees, tailings storage facilities, and waste cover systems.

GeoStudio 2D Flow 

GeoStudio 2D Flow

GeoStudio 2D Flow includes SEEP/W, TEMP/W, CTRAN/W and AIR/W and is a multi-physics 2D finite element software package for modeling environmental protection, groundwater flow, climate, and ground freezing problems.

GeoStudio 3D Flow  

GeoStudio 3D Flow

GeoStudio 3D Flow includes AIR3D, TEMP3D, CTRAN 3D, SEEP3D and provides the same fundamental capabilities as GeoStudio 2D Flow; however, it allows for comprehensive assessment of geo-environmental projects where 3D effects are important.

Technical Capabilities

Leapfrog Interoperability for Geometry Definition Efficiently Define Material Properties Comprehensive Boundary Condition Options Investigate Multi-Physics Problems Easy Results Interpretation

Leapfrog Interoperability for Geometry Definition

Set up the 3D geometry using Leapfrog geological models given the direct interoperability between Leapfrog and GeoStudio. Alternatively, import background meshes from a file, or build the domain using the 3D geometry creation tools available in GeoStudio.

Efficiently Define Material Properties

Estimation routines are available for quickly defining hydraulic and thermal properties representing a range of porous materials.

Comprehensive Boundary Condition Options

Use the complete range of hydraulic, thermal, concentration, and air pressure boundary conditions to represent factors influencing conditions within or at the domain extents. Hydraulic options include total head, water flux, flow rate or unit gradient, while thermal options include temperature, energy flow/flux, thermosyphon, convective surface, and n-factor boundary conditions.

Investigate Multi-Physics Problems

Use the multi-physics capabilities to solve water, heat, contaminant, and pore-air transfer through the domain in a single analysis. Choose the additional physics you wish to investigate using the easy selection dialogue, allowing for the coupling of various processes, like convective water transfer due to concentration and/or temperature gradients.

Easy Results Interpretation

Powerful graphing and visualization options are provided to assist with results interpretation. Display isosurfaces representing the phreatic surface or zero-temperatures surface. Contour total head, temperature, concentration, air pressure, and many other parameters over the entire domain. Graph convergence data to ensure a reliable result was reached.

Leapfrog Interoperability for Geometry Definition

Leapfrog Interoperability for Geometry Definition

Set up the 3D geometry using Leapfrog geological models given the direct interoperability between Leapfrog and GeoStudio. Alternatively, import background meshes from a file, or build the domain using the 3D geometry creation tools available in GeoStudio.

Efficiently Define Material Properties

Efficiently Define Material Properties

Estimation routines are available for quickly defining hydraulic and thermal properties representing a range of porous materials.

Comprehensive Boundary Condition Options

Comprehensive Boundary Condition Options

Use the complete range of hydraulic, thermal, concentration, and air pressure boundary conditions to represent factors influencing conditions within or at the domain extents. Hydraulic options include total head, water flux, flow rate or unit gradient, while thermal options include temperature, energy flow/flux, thermosyphon, convective surface, and n-factor boundary conditions.

Investigate Multi-Physics Problems

Investigate Multi-Physics Problems

Use the multi-physics capabilities to solve water, heat, contaminant, and pore-air transfer through the domain in a single analysis. Choose the additional physics you wish to investigate using the easy selection dialogue, allowing for the coupling of various processes, like convective water transfer due to concentration and/or temperature gradients.

Easy Results Interpretation

Easy Results Interpretation

Powerful graphing and visualization options are provided to assist with results interpretation. Display isosurfaces representing the phreatic surface or zero-temperatures surface. Contour total head, temperature, concentration, air pressure, and many other parameters over the entire domain. Graph convergence data to ensure a reliable result was reached.

Features
GeoStudio 2D Flow
GeoStudio 3D Flow
Analysis type 
Steady-state and transient saturated/unsaturated groundwater seepage
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Steady-state and transient heat transfer
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Freezing and thawing of pore water
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Steady-state and transient solute transfer
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Steady-state and transient gas transfer
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Steady-state and transient pore air flow
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Land-climate coupling for determining surface water balance
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Land-climate coupling for determining surface energy balance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GeoStudio Flow?

GeoStudio Flow is a multi-physics finite element software package for modeling environmental protection, groundwater flow, climate, and ground freezing problems.

What is GeoStudio used for?

GeoStudio is used across the civil and mining values chains for the analysis, design, and safe operation of geotechnical structures including dams, levees, open pit mines, reinforced walls and slopes, landfills, mine waste, and much more.

What is the difference between the various GeoStudio Flow products?

View comparison matrix.

Where can I find GeoStudio Flow tutorials?

Here are some FREE Geostudio learning resources available at Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company

What is the price of GeoStudio Flow? How much does GeoStudio cost?

The price of a practitioner license of GeoStudio 2D Flow and GeoStudio 3D Flow varies per region.

What is Seequent?

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company | Seequent is the subsurface software company within Bentley Systems. Together, we’re helping build a more resilient future by connecting the built world above ground with the hidden world below it. It’s easy to purchase a Virtuoso Subscription, through Virtuosity, Bentley’s eStore, and still get the expert technical support from Seequent’s subsurface experts.

System Requirements

Processor

Intel i5 minimum; Intel i7, i9, AMD Ryzen  recommended

Operating System

Windows® 10 x64 reccomended; Microsoft® Windows® 11, Windows® 10 are also supported. Installers require the latest Visual C++ Redistributable runtime libraries installed

Memory

8GB RAM minimum; 16 GB or more recommended.

Display

Full HD minimum; Full HD or higher recommended.

Graphics Requirements

2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support, e.g. NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon minimum; For 3D features, your graphics card must support Direct3D® Feature Level 10_1 or greater.

NVIDIA GTX 16 series, NVIDIA RTX 20 series with 4GB memory or better recommended.

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