Groundwater Flow & Contaminant Transport Modeling using Visual MODFLOW Flex

This 4-day online course introduces participants to the complete groundwater modeling process using version 9 of Visual MODFLOW Flex.  Enjoy a mix of lectures and exercises focused on a variety of groundwater modeling concepts including conceptual and numerical model development, contaminant transport modeling, the use of secondary utilities for enhanced modeling results and analysis, parameter estimation and model calibration, and the analysis of model results.

Cost: $1,300 USD *EARLY BIRD – MAY 19TH AND BEFORE*
$1,450 USD – registrations May 20th and later
Location: Online
Dates: June 19-22, 2023
Times: 9AM-5PM EST
Contact info: 519-746-1798
sales@waterloohydrogeologic.com 

Course Topics:

• Principles of the modeling process
• Conceptual model development
• Fundamentals of groundwater flow modeling using MODFLOW
• Principles of Finite Difference grid design & optimization
• Setting appropriate boundaries
• Simulating surface water flows through the advanced SFR package
• Simulating multi-aquifer systems
• Particle tracking, pathline analysis & capture zone delineation
• Sub-regional water budget analysis
• Contaminant transport processes and simulation
• Calibration & verification of flow and transport models
• Theory of automated parameter estimation using PEST

The exercises used in the course require a current Visual MODFLOW Flex Pro or Premium license. A Visual MODFLOW Flex Premium trial license will be provided for use during the course as part of the registration fee for those who need it.

Who should attend?

This course is suited for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals behind groundwater modeling and how to develop models using Visual MODFLOW Flex. Prior modeling experience is not required, however the course material assumes a basic background knowledge of the principles of hydrogeology.

Attendees are required to provide their own computer with the software loaded and connect remotely to the online course.

Requirements

Computers with the following minimum requirements are needed to run Visual MODFLOW Flex:

System Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 Pro or Enterprise Editions
• Processor: 32-bit or 64-bit
• Hard Disk: 500 GB with enough room to run a model. We recommend 50 GB or more additional free space
• RAM: 16GB or more recommended

What you will get!

• 30-day temporary training license of Visual MODFLOW Flex Premium
• PDF copy of all the course lectures and exercises
• Networking with other environmental and modeling professionals
• 10% discount on Visual MODFLOW Flex licenses for attendees
• A certificate of attendance for completing the course

Instructors

The course will be led by Nicholas Lyle, the lead trainer at Waterloo Hydrogeologic, and András Jakab, one of our most active partners with over 20 years of groundwater modeling and teaching experience. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world experience with a strong understanding of the underlying principles to help explain the concepts covered in the course and answer questions you may have.