The TOUGH+ Simulator

TOUGH+ is a general-purpose numerical simulation program for modeling multiphase fluid and heat flow through porous and fractured media. It is the successor to the TOUGH2 suite of codes developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Various modules can be linked to the core of TOUGH+ to describe different fluids and their compositions, or to simulate more complex, coupled processes.

Applications

TOUGH+ is designed for the analysis and prediction of geothermal reservoirs, nuclear waste storage sites, gas hydrate-bearing formations, geologic carbon sequestration sites, saline and freshwater aquifers (including the vadose zone), and sites contaminated by radionuclides or volatile organic compounds.

Getting TOUGH+

TOUGH+ is a fully documented, stand-alone simulation program that is supported by various tools for pre- and postprocessing. The code is licensed by DOE and distributed by LBNL's Earth Sciences Division. Training and user support are provided as needed.

Additional Information

For technical information, please visit the User Forum or contact the developer group. For questions about licensing, please contact the Technology Transfer Department.