dfnWorks

What problem does it solve?

dfnWorks enables autonomous, end-to-end modeling of flow and transport in 3D discrete fracture networks (DFNs), bridging network generation, meshing, physics, and post-processing in a single workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Graph-based flow and transport on intersection graphs for rapid screening.
• Full-physics flow with PFLOTRAN/FEHM when high-fidelity results are required.
• End-to-end pipeline including domain setup, fracture-family configuration, preflight checks, execution, and post-processing.
• Use Case: researchers evaluating how fracture density and orientation affect breakthrough times in a field-scale DFN.

Quick Start

To run a full DFN workflow end-to-end, configure the domain and fracture families in Stage 0, generate the network, optionally mesh for full-physics, execute flow and transport, and review the results with the post-processing tools.