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RRHS - Regulatory Review Of Modeling Studies
Approaches and Insights for reviewing groundwater modeling reports and studies.
 
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Regulatory Review Of Hydrogeology Studies - training This training course will provide you with the knowledge necessary to properly review and analyze conceptual and numerical models that are part of hydrogeology studies.

 

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Course Description (Regulatory Review Of Modeling Studies)

This 4-day course provides an overview of how to review a hydrogeologic study from a regulatory perspective, with attention given to the groundwater modeling component and how it is reported. This has applications in reviewing modeling studies, peer review of consultant workplans, and specification of modeling requirements for tendering groundwater studies.

Lecture Format
The course uses a combination of lecture and presentations to give background and theory, and hands-on exercises to clarify concepts. The lectures cover a wide range of topics from developing and reporting the hydrogeologic conceptualization in GIS, to calibrating a groundwater flow and transport model, as well as reviewing the components of a hydrogeologic study report.

Lab Exercise Format

The exercises are designed to show the benefits of site conceptualization in GIS, the strengths and weaknesses of groundwater flow and transport models, and the integration between the two. Each model exercise was developed for a specific application and emphasizes concepts such as defining groundwater heads using MODFLOW, particle pathlines using MODPATH, water budgets using ZoneBudget and transport results analysis using MT3D and RT3D. The limits of each model are discussed to give reviewers an idea of when they are being used appropriately and when they are being used inappropriately.

Reviewing Groundwater Analysis Reports
Finally, the detailed components of a standard groundwater analysis report are discussed to provide guidance on how well the consultant has prepared a report, and when it is necessary to ask for peer review by a specialist.

Course software: Visual MODFLOW Pro, WHPA BioScreen
Regulatory Review of Hydrogeology Studies

Objectives & Benefits

From hands-on experience, you will learn...
  • The skills necessary to effectively and efficiently review a hydrogeologic analysis report
  • The components of a complete groundwater modeling report
  • Applications of flow and transport models in a complete groundwater study
  • Understanding steady-state vs. transient analysis for groundwater model predictions
  • Effective use of GIS information in the conceptual and numerical model development
  • When to apply analytical models vs. finite difference and finite element models
  • Understanding uncertainty in hydrogeologic analysis, how models are calibrated, and how error is reported
  • How to recognize when peer review by a modeling specialist is required
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.
 

Regulatory Review of Hydrogeology Studies

Course Topics
  • Fundamentals of reviewing hydrogeology reports and groundwater modeling studies
  • Conceptualizing site hydrogeology/hydrology
  • Integrating GIS into groundwater modeling
  • Understanding the impacts of site conceptualization on model predictions
  • Assigning model boundary conditions and evaluating the impact on model results
  • Principles of 3D groundwater flow modeling using USGS MODFLOW-2000
  • ”Behind-the-scenes” of MODFLOW
  • Understanding sub-regional water budget analysis using USGS ZONEBUDGET
  • Analyzing pathlines and capture zones using WHPA and MODPATH
  • Principles of contaminant transport
  • Reactive transport modeling with MT3D/RT3D
  • Uncertainty analysis of model results (flow paths, capture zones, contaminant plumes)
  • Theory behind model calibration and WinPEST
  • Understanding model calibration results, model error, and reporting of error statistics
  • An overview of analytical and numerical modeling software


Pathlines and concentration


Three-dimensional plume output


Three-dimensional groundwater head field

Regulatory Review of Hydrogeology Studies
Course Schedule
Day 1
Course Introduction
Lecture: Revewing Groundwater Modeling Studies
Lecture: Fundamentals of Groundwater Modeling
Exercise: Intro: Introduction to Groundwater Modeling
Lecture: Hydrogeologic Conceptualization
Exercise: Open Pit: Transcent MODFLOW Modeling
Day 2
Lecture: Overview of Analytical & Numerical Models
Exercise: Analytical WHPA Modeling (WHPA)
Lecture: Principles of MODFLOW
Exercise: Numerical Capture Zone Modeling (3D Cap)
Lecture: Principles of MODPATH
Exercise: Numerical Capture Zone Modeling (3D Cap)
Day 3
Lecture: Fundamentals of Natural Attenuation
Exercise: Analytical Transport Modeling (BioScreen)
Lecture: Principles of Transport Modeling
Exercise: Numerical Transport Modeling (Drumco plume)
Day 4
Lecture: Theoretical Approaches to Model Calibration
Exercise: Valley - Calibrating a MODFLOW Model
Lecture: Calibration Results: What do they mean?
Lecture: Reviewing Modeling Reports: What to Look For!
Exercise: Channel: Calibrating a Transport Model
Note: Breaks and lunchs are not listed.

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Regulatory Review of Hydrogeology Studies

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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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. 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 SWS 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.
Regulatory Review of Hydrogeology Studies

Quotes and Comments from Past Attendees of this Course!
Wonderful cycle of enthusiastic, knowlegeable modellers who obviously love their work and are able to explain complex concepts in clear, simple terms, illustrated with varied practical examples.
- Jim Gehrels
Very impressed - lots of relevant information delivered!
- Sara Ryan
Very knowledgeable, experienced & approachable people!
- Sara Ryan
Also liked the social interaction between the instructors & the students
- Sara Ryan
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