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This course aims to teach attendees the theoretical concepts and provide a modeling toolkit for simulating groundwater solute transport to address contamination problems. The course includes theory, practical examples, and hands-on training.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Session 1: Underlying definitions - Advection, Dispersion, Porosity; Governing equation; Numerical solutions and related issues.
  • Session 2: Adsorption, decay, mass calculations; Dual porosity; Reactions - zero/first order decay, instantaneous kinetics.
  • Session 3: Analytical models - approximations and solutions; ATRANS, MPNE1D, SSM.
  • Session 4: Numerical models - MT3D-USGS examples.

Day 2

  • Session 1: Advanced topics in MT3D-USGS; Groundwater-surface water transport; Pump and treat system.
  • Session 2: MODFLOW 6 examples; Variable density modeling; Heat transport, axisymmetric modeling.
  • Session 3: Vadose zone transport, dual porosity transport; PFAS background and introduction.
  • Session 4: Geochemical modeling; Practical examples; Conceptualization, calibration, Q&A.

Prerequisite

Prior experience in groundwater flow modeling is essential.

Key Topics

Theory

Definitions and governing equations for advection, dispersion, reactions

Analytical & Numerical Models

Practical examples, challenges and solutions, hands-on workshops

Advanced Topics

Dual porosity, variable density, vadose zone, kinetic reactions

Special Topics

Pump and treat systems, surface water-groundwater exchange, heat transport, and others

Models & Tools

MT3D

MODFLOW-USG

MODFLOW 6

Course Instructor

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Dr. Vivek Bedekar

Associate at S.S. Papadopulos & Associates Rockville, Maryland, USA

Last Date

Last Date for pre-conference workshop registration is 1st March 2025. However, registration may be closed before the last date in case all seats are occupied.

How to Register?

1. To participate in the pre-conference workshop, conference registrations is mandatory at registration page. After completing your registration, please verify the email address used during registration.

2. The Fee for Pre-Conference Workshop is ₹3000 plus GST (@18%) and transaction charges.

3. The Pre-Conference Workshop fee is an addition to the conference registraion fee. Conference registraion is mandatory to attend pre-conference workshop.

Instructions:

  • Seats are limited (30 Nos.) and reserved for conference participants.
  • Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Prior experience in groundwater flow modeling is essential.

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