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FEM - Finite Element Groundwater Modeling
Advanced Application using FEFLOW and PEST
 
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An advanced groundwater modeling course using FEFLOW software for saturated and unsaturated flow and transport, fracture flow, density-department flow and heat transport.

 

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Course Description (Finite Element Groundwater Modeling)

Advanced applications of groundwater flow and contaminant transport models using the Finite Element method are covered in this 4-day hands-on course. This course provides a more complete understanding of the use and applicability of finite elements in groundwater modeling, and includes such topics as groundwater flow and transport modeling, principles of unsaturated flow, fracture flow modeling, thermal transport and density-dependent flow modeling. This course is ideally suited for groundwater modelers who wish to advance their modeling knowledge, and apply finite elements, using FEFLOW, to more complex modeling designs.

Course Objectives and Benefits
  • Understand when to use finite-element vs. finite-difference modeling
  • Apply FEFLOW to 3D groundwater flow and contaminant transport problems
  • Simulate unsaturated zone flow using FEFLOW
  • Simulate density-driven groundwater flow (e.g. saltwater intrusion) using FEFLOW
  • Simulate fracture flow modeling using FEFLOW, and compare to a research case study
  • Introduce the Interface Manager and the concept of model calibration to observed field data
Earn SWS CEU's

Schlumberger Water Services offers SWS Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward the successful participation and completion of this professional training course. All of our training courses are developed to ensure the participants are exposed and challenged through various hands-on lab exercises and exposure to theoretical concepts. We pride ourselves in offering a comprehensive learning experience and provide attendees with a Certification of Completion which includes 3.2 CEU's for completing this course.
 

Course Topics
  • The benefits of finite elements versus finite difference models
  • Fundamental concepts and theory of finite element modeling using FEFLOW
  • Basic principles of mesh design, refinement and optimization
  • Buiding finite element models from GIS files using FEFLOW
  • Basic principles of boundary selection and implementation in FEFLOW
  • Saturated flow and transport modeling
  • Density-driven saline intrusion modeling
  • Heat transport modeling
  • Unsaturated zone modeling
  • Fracture flow modeling
  • An introduction to the Interface Manager in FEFLOW
  • Computer assisted model calibration using PEST


Finite element model development


Density dependent modeling


FEFLOW results

Finite Element Groundwater Modeling (FEM)
Course Schedule
Day 1
Registration
Intro Course Introduction - Review Schedule
Lecture: Principles of Finite Differences and Finite Elements
Break
Lecture: How to Build a Model - FEFLOW Style
Lunch
Lecture: How to Build a Model - FEFLOW Style … cont'd
Lecture: Simulating Groundwater Flow In FEFLOW
Break
Exercise: Intro to FEFLOW: Waterville Groundwater Protection Model
Part A - FEFLOW Development
Day 2
Exercise: Intro to FEFLOW: Waterville Groundwater Protection Model
Part B - Groundwater Protection
Lecture: Introduction to Interface Manager (IFM)
Break
Lecture: PEST Description and Implementation in FEFLOW
Exercise: Valley Model - Calibrating a Transient Flow Model
Lunch
Lecture: Principles of Contaminant Transport
Lecture: Simulating Contaminant Transport in FEFLOW
Break
Exercise: Chemco Model - Simulating Transport and Remediation Options
Day 3
Lecture: Groundwater Protection Modeling
Lecture: Principles of Unsaturated Flow
Break
Exercise: Riverbank Farm Model
Lunch
Exercise: Riverbank Farm Model
Lecture: Discrete Element Features
Break
Exercise: Sudicky & McLaren Case Study Model
Exercise: Sinkhole Flooding - Flow and Transport using
Discrete Elements and Features
Day 4
Lecture: Density-Dependent and Thermal Flow & Transport
Exercise: Saltwater Intrusion Model - Density-Driven Transport
Break
Exercise: Saltwater Intrusion Model … cont'd
Lunch
Exercise: Thermal Transport - Geothermal Heat Production
Break Course Evaluations
Exercise: Unsaturated Flow through an Earthen Dam
Optional: 3D Saltwater Intrusion
Waterville Quarry Impact Analysis (Heat Transport)

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Finite Element Groundwater Modeling (FEM)
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.
Or contact:

Schlumberger Water Services
Tel. (519) 746-1798
Fax (519) 885-5262
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.

Course Cancellation Policy/Substitutions:
A 100% refund is granted for course cancellations if SWS 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. SWS 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 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:30 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.

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

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