WELL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Selecting Appropriate Filter Pack and Screen Slot Size
"The seminar was great : compact, straight to the point, precise, professional environment, etc."
- Jude Tremblay, ing. Le Groupe S.M. International inc.
Vice-president Infrastructures, Ouest du Quebec
You may be 'getting by' using your routine specifications of selecting filter pack & screen slot size, but using the best available technology will help you get the best results for your well design. Using optimum gravel pack selection will result in highly efficient wells that same energy and maximize production and longevity.
Participants will learn the proper techniques for
selecting the appropriate filter and well screen.
Selection of the appropriate filter pack and screen slot size are generally important for pumping tests related to both well yield and aquifer characterization. The wrong filter pack can impact pumping test results, prevent accurate testing, and waste money.
Learn how to choose the correct slot size and filter pack for your site conditions
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn how to determine the appropriate filter pack & screen slot size
- Identify the most appropriate filter pack materials
- Discover new technologies in filter pack materials and placement
- Recognize how to eliminate sand pumping wells
- Avoid critical mistakes that create impact well performance over time
Learn about the long term affects of Stainless Steel vs PVC Well Construction
| Fee: |
99.00 USD Per Computer Site (unlimited participants per site)
Pay one site registration fee and an unlimited number of participants from your organization can attend at that site.
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| Instructor: |
Al Smith
Johnson Well Screens
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| Handouts: |
Copy of Webinar Slides (pdf)
Record of Attendance Form (pdf)
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| Duration: |
1.0 hours plus Q&A
(no restrictions on time limit for extra Q&A!)
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Professional
Development: |
Earn 1.0 Professional Development Hours (1.0 PDH)
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A Record of Attendance Form is included free with each webinar for your record keeping and individual PDH verification. We ask your on-site coordinator to return the completed and signed copy of the Form to us following the webinar for (1) maintaining a separate copy as a service to attendees and (2) forwarding to NIU confirming attendance for those who order certificates.
Attendees may also order an official a Course Completion Certificate from Northern Illinois University for a small administrative fee. The Certificate is optional and may be ordered separately following the webinar to confirm your attendance and showcase the certificate on your office wall. Instructions for ordering certificates are given during the webinar.
Attendees will be invited to actively participate during this live and interactive on-line web seminar. Discussion is planned following the webinar for those who want to continue the session. Bring your questions to the webinar and present them to the instructor and other participants for exploring the best solution.
Instructors Bio
Al Smith is a recognized authority and seasoned veteran on well design and construction. Mr. Smith has worked as a Technical Services Engineer with Johnson Well Screens for more than 10 years. Johnson Wells Screens is the most widely-used manufacturer and distributor of wells screens in the world.
Al has published numerous papers and contributed to Standards Committees on well screen optimization, filter pack selection, well development design, well rehabilitation, and well design and construction.
Al is an Agricultural Engineer by education and has performed work around the world. Hi is highly regarded among his peers for not only his experience and professionalsim, but also his personal service and volunteer efforts with the Christian Service Corp in Africa. He continues to contribute to the Living Word Christian Center - Media Production Ministry, Manhood Ministry, and Community Outreach.
