Data Repository for Effects of Density-Driven and Inertial Flow Interactions on Pore-Scale Mineral Dissolution

Abstract

These directories contain OpenFOAM simulation cases run using the published open-source solver dissolGravityFoam. They include cases for halite and gypsum dissolution used in the manuscript titled "Effects of Density-Driven and Inertial Flow Interactions on Pore-Scale Mineral Dissolution." These materials enable full reproduction of the numerical simulation results. Model parameters, including velocity and gravity, can be modified within the folders. The simulation cases are used to study the combined effects of density-driven and inertial flows on mineral dissolution, which remains poorly understood. Numerical simulations are employed to explore how complex flow structures develop and influence the transport of dissolved species. In addition, they help reveal how gravity and inertia-driven hydrodynamics affect pore-scale dissolution patterns. Our results show that the interaction between density contrasts and fluid inertia significantly shapes dissolution patterns and controls the overall dissolution rate. These findings highlight the critical role of coupled density-driven and inertial flow dynamics in governing pore-scale mineral dissolution.