Groundwater Courses & Groundwater Modeling Courses
 


 

Course Topics

Principles of contaminant transport

How to detect natural attenuation processes

Methods for estimating the contaminant source term

Optimizing the use of numeric models to meet planning objectives

Quantitative and qualitative methods to risk assessment

Review and application of ASTM 1739

Application of Monte-Carlo analysis to risk evaluations



Course Benefits

Enhance your knowledge of contaminant transport and natural attenuation processes

Increase your ability to make environmental decisions

How to quantitatively assess potential risks of being exposed to chemical contaminants

Up-to-date information on US EPA procedures for evaluating risks

Ability to establish clean-up levels and site-specific objectives



Course Description


Background theory and applications of ground water flow and transport modeling

Fundamental concepts and theory of MODFLOW, MODPATH, and MT3D

Conceptual model development using borehole stratigraphy and pumping test analyses

Grid design and optimization

Selecting boundary condition types and effects of each

Examining the effects of heterogeneity and anisotropy

Implementation and impacts of rivers and lakes

Simulating multiple aquifer systems with irregular layer elevations

Transient particle tracking, preferred flow pathways, and well capture zones

Contaminant transport processes and simulations

Calibration and verification of 3-D flow and transport models

Evaluation and optimization of ground water remediation systems

Prediction and visualization of results in 2-D and 3-D

Introduction to RT3D (multi-species and reactive contaminant transport)




Course Description

Principles of Contaminant Transport
Risk assessments and natural attenuation studies are based on the principles of contaminant transport. This course starts with a discussion of transport processes: advection, dispersion, adsorption, and biotic and abiotic degradation. Analytical and numerical models are applied.

Source Term Estimation
Studies of natural attenuation and risk depend on an estimate of the source concentration. This process includes definition of the source location and concentration. In this course, techniques for estimating the recharge rate and source concen-tration will be covered using software such as Visual HELP and Visual MODFLOW Premium.

Natural Attenuation

The analysis of natural attenuation includes a variety of mechanisms such as dispersion, biodegradation, adsorption and chemical transformations. In this course, we will provide a brief overview of the mechanisms and multiple parameters necessary to evaluate natural attenuation. Software used for interpreting field data and estimating future concentrations includes the Remediation Toolkit and RT3D 2.5.

Risk Analysis
Risk assessment is a qualitative and quantitative process for determining the chances for adverse health effects in those who are, or may be, exposed to chemical contamination in environ-mental media. For this reason, it is key in decision making and in cost/benefit analysis on clean-up projects. It is a multi disciplinary science typically including:

Toxicologists,
Hydrogeologists,
Biologists
other environmental professionals.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the risk assessment process as established by the USEPA under the Superfund laws (i.e. CERCLA) to quantify these risks and to assist in environmental decision making. In addition, using the same process one can derive clean-up standards for various environmental media, such as soil or groundwater, and optimize these standards using industry accepted methods. This course is designed to give environmental managers and environmental scientists an in-depth under-standing of the core issues in environmental risk assessment.

Guest Instructor:
Mr. Schultz is President of BJAAM Environmental, Inc. (BJAAM). Mr. Schultz holds a Bachelors degree in Geology from Kent State University and has 15 years of experience in the environmental industry. He now specializes in the development of site-specific clean-up standards and has delivered numerous courses to government agencies on the use and implementation of risk-based approaches to corrective actions (e.g., OhioEPA, Argentina and Brazil). He has also provided expert witness reports and testimony regarding remediation costs and risk assessment on behalf of companies such as Shell and BP. Mr. Schultz serves on several state rules and technical committees and has past experience as a regulator for the State of Ohio.



Registration and General Information


Registration:
For your convenience, we accept the following payment methods: bank transfer, money order, certified check or credit card. The registration fee includes the course notebook, materials, instruction and beverage breaks. After payment is received, a letter will be sent to you that confirms your space in the course and provides all the necessary details on transportation and accommodation. Pre-registration is necessary to reserve a space in our limited-enrollment courses and to ensure that a copy of the course materials is available. If you are unable to pre-register, please call or send an email to confirm that space is available in the course.

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Or contact:

Waterloo Hydrogeologic, Inc.
Tel. (519) 746-1798
Fax (519) 885-5262
Attn: Yessika Montes or Dulce DaSilva
sws-training@slb.com

When registering, please indicate requirements for handicapped facilities, equipment, materials, or diet. Please advise us of special requirements 30 days prior to the beginning of the course.

Discounts:

Discounts are available as follows:

10 % off each registration fee when 3 or 4 people from the same company register simultaneously     for the same course. Registration must be submitted with total payment (check, government P.O.     or credit card) together to qualify.

20% off each registration fee when 5 or more people from the same company register     simultaneously for the same course. Registration must be submitted with total payment (check,     government P.O. or credit card) together to qualify.

20% off when registering for two or more WHI courses within the same year. Payment must be     submitted for all courses to qualify.

One 10% student discount per 10 people in the course is available on a first come, first serve basis.     Other student discounts are available from time to time, please call to inquire.


Course Cancellation Policy/Substitutions: A 100% refund is granted for course cancellations if WHI is notified at least three weeks before the course. Cancellations made less than three weeks prior to the course will receive a $500 cancellation charge. One substitute is permitted per registrant for the entire course; daily substitutions are not permitted. WHI must be notified prior to the first day of the course when a substitution will occur.

Airline Information: Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets more than 21 days prior to the course. Should a course require cancellation WHI is not responsible for non-refundable airline tickets.

Logistical Information: Daily instruction is from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. with beverage, lunch and dinner breaks. Complete information on venue location and other logistical details are provided in your registration letter. For additional tourist information, contact your travel agent or the host city's chamber of commerce.

Tax Deduction for Education Expenses: An income tax deduction is permitted for education expenses (registration fee, cost of travel, lodging, and books) undertaken to either maintain/improve skills required in one's employment/business, or meet expressed requirements of an employer imposed as a condition to retain employment, rate status, or rate of compensation. Meals and beverages may be deductible up to 50%.

Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with the content of this course, WHI will refund the entire registration fee within 30 days of the program. Please submit in writing the reason(s) you were dissatisfied within 30 days of the course.

Note: WHI reserves the right to amend courses, change speakers, or revise topic outlines as necessary to ensure a quality program.

* - Course schedules may change slightly due to attendee special requests.