West Chester University Graduate Center West Chester, Pennsylvania
May 7-9, 2019 (Tuesday - Thursday) Registration from 7:00 - 8:00 am, May 7, 2019
Instructors:
Jim Butler, PhD Glenn Duffield Shlomo P. Neuman
Featuring:
This is the only advanced-level aquifer testing course that features AQTESOLV taught directly by the creator and author of AQTESOLV, Mr. Glenn Duffield.
CONGRATULATIONS GLENN DUFFIELD Recipient of the NGWA 2018 Technology Award for his ground water contributions through AQTESOLV
Who should attend:
This course is designed for ground water scientists and engineers, project managers, compliance program managers and remedial design managers.
This course begins with a brief overview of hydrogeologic principles of pumping and slug testing then continues at an advanced level throughout the course to cover the range of conditions typically encountered during field investigations.
Data analysis exercises include both simple and advanced pumping and slug test analyses to match the range of conditions typically encountered during field investigations.
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Computer Requirements:
You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to this course, however, computers will be available for an additional fee. If you need a computer, please let us know with your registration.
You will be asked to download the AQTESOLV Demo version prior to the course so that you may perform exercises especially designed for this course.
Continuing Education Information:
24.0 Professional Development Hours 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Each participant who completes the entire course will receive a CEU certificate showing 24 PDHs from West Chester University.
Course Details
Introduction:
Conducting aquifer tests in complex hydrogeologic settings such as heterogeneous or fractured media is a key element to site characterization, water resources assessment and remediation system design. However, poorly planned aquifer testing programs often lead to suspect data or unanswered questions after the field work is complete. Even when you are confident of the geologic conditions, you may have difficulty designing effective aquifer tests, running field equipment or selecting the best available model to analyze the test data. Where can you turn to improve your approach and skills for aquifer testing?
Midwest GeoSciences Group can help! We have designed a powerful three-day training course on aquifer testing design, field methods and data analysis techniques featuring AQTESOLV. This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to end. Gain an advantage by learning up-to-date methods and procedures for designing, conducting and analyzing aquifer tests.
You are invited to this exciting three-day workshop on Advanced Aquifer Testing Techniques Featuring AQTESOLV: New Concepts, Field Methods and Data Analysis Procedures. This unique and practical course, designed for hydrogeologists and engineers of all experience levels, will be taught by three internationally-recognized leaders in the field: Glenn Duffield, author of AQTESOLV for Windows; Jim Butler, author of The Design, Performance and Analysis of Slug Tests; and Shlomo Neuman, principal author of numerous landmark papers on the analysis of pumping tests in multilayer aquifer systems, unconfined aquifers with delayed gravity response and fractured aquifers.
This course covers fundamental methods of aquifer testing as well as innovative new approaches to field and data-analysis procedures. Some of the questions that we will address in this course include the following:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of pumping tests versus slug tests?
How do I translate hydrogeologic conditions encountered in the field into a model for a slug test or pumping test?
How do I account for well loss and determine well efficiency from a step-drawdown test?
How do I analyze a slug test in a high-K aquifer that exhibits an oscillatory response?
What methods are available for analyzing pumping tests in fractured bedrock aquifers andhow do I apply them?
What are the latest guidelines for designing, conducting and analyzing slug tests in wells screened across the water table?
What is the wellbore storage effect and when is it important to account for it?
Can I use AQTESOLV to design my pumping test or slug test?
What are constant-head tests and how do I analyze them?
What testing and analysis procedures are available for characterizing heterogeneous aquifers?
What is the best method to account for noninstantaneous (noisy) slug test initiation?
How do I get the most out of the AQTESOLV software?
This course demonstrates ways in which these questions can be answered by understanding and improving the design of pumping and slug testing, learning meaningful field methods, and practicing appropriate data analysis using AQTESOLV.
You will enjoy personalized instruction from Glenn Duffield, Jim Butler and Shlomo Neuman who have designed a comprehensive course for all types of ground water professionals. This course is unique because it covers new and updated material focusing on constant and variable-rate pumping tests, single and multiple-well tests, tests in fractured rocks, derivative plots, and much more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own datasets and notebook computers for use on example problems.
Day One
Classroom and Computer Exercises Dedicated to Slug Testing (Tuesday)
The first day consists of real-world applications for evaluating how slug tests can be designed, performed and analyzed with a series of lectures and hands-on personalized computer exercises. Topics in previous courses have included:
General Design Guidelines for Slug Tests:
Initiation Methods
General Principles of Test Design
Impact and Recognition of Incomplete Development
Scale issues
Design of Slug Tests in Low-K Media:
New Approaches for Decreasing Test Duration
Design of Slug Tests in High-K Media:
Inertia-Induced Responses - Overdamped to Underdamped
Dependence on Slug Size
Importance of Transducer Placement
Data Analysis Strategies for Estimating Hydraulic Conductivity
Slug Tests in Direct Push Equipment
Small Diameter Well Corrections
Major Methods of Data Analysis for Slug Tests:
Unconfined Aquifers
Confined Aquifers
Fractured Aquifers
Aquitards
Fractured Aquitards
Water Table Wells in Sand
Water Table Wells in Weathered Till
Incorporation of Well Borehole Conditions:
General Equipment Overview
Data Acquisition Forms and Data Analysis Forms
(Analysis of Multi-Well Slug Test Using KGS Model)
Day Two
Classroom and Computer Exercises Dedicated to Pumping Tests (Wednesday)
The second day consists of real-world applications for evaluating how pumping tests can be designed, performed and analyzed with a series of lectures and hands-on personalized computer exercises. Topics in previous courses have included:
Introduction to Pumping Tests:
Major Applications & Overview of Procedures
General Principles of Test Design
Aquifer Models and Wellbore Models
Model Building Procedure
Common Problems and How to Handle Them
Flow to a Line-Source Well in a Confined Aquifer:
Introduction to Theis Type-Curve Solution
How to Accomodate Partially Penetrating Wells
Introduction to Cooper-Jacob Straight-Line Solution
Radial Flow in an Infinite-Acting Aquifer
Performance of Pumping Tests:
Equipment Overview
Importance of Equipment Calibration
Use of Data Acquisition and Data Analysis Forms
Field Indications of Successful Pumping Test Performance
Diagnostic Flow Plots
Overview and Radial Flow Plots and their Many Applications (one of Glenn' s favorite subjects)
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
In-Situ, Inc processes all registrations and payments for this course. Pre-registration is required to reserve space and receive course materials. If you require special arrangements for diet, equipment, or handicap facilities, please indicate when registering for the course.
What you will receive:
You will receive 24.0 contact hours of instruction, a Field Guide for Slug Testing and Data Analysis, a comprehensive 400+ page course notebook with many aquifer testing reference resources and a CEU completion certificate. Registration also includes continental breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and an afternoon break. Recording devices are not permitted during classroom sessions.
Free FIELD GUIDE FOR SLUG TESTING AND DATA ANALYSIS with each registration.
Attendees have the option to upgrade their notebook from a great-looking Black and White notebook to a full-color notebook for only $89.00.
Cancellations:
Cancellations may be made up to May 1, however, 35 percent of the course fee will be charged. No refunds. One substitute is allowed for each registrant who is unable to attend. If you need to cancel, please contact Lauren Ryan at In-Situ, Inc. at 970-498-1656 or lryan@in-situ.com.
Govt Discount is 15% off. Call Lauren Ryan at In-Situ for details.
-Optional Computer Rental (3-days): $300.00
Travel:
Course affiliates are not responsible for ticketing or expenses.
Instructors
James Butler Ph.D., P.G., is an internationally-recognized hydrogeologist, author of "The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests" and a Senior Scientist, Section Chief, Geohydrology, Kansas Geological Survey. Jim Butler was the 2007 National Ground Water Association Distinguished Darcy Lecturer and the recipient of the 2009 Pioneers in Groundwater Award from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Jim is author of many scientific papers dedicated to aquifer testing, direct push hydraulic profiling, and interactions between surface water and groundwater. Jim holds a B.S. in geology from the College of William and Mary, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in applied hydrogeology from Stanford University.
Glenn Duffield, is a hydrogeologist and the president of HydroSOLVE, Inc., with over 25 years of consulting experience in groundwater flow and transport modeling, software development and aquifer test analysis. He is the creator and author of AQTESOLV, which for over 20 years has been the world's leading software for the analysis of aquifer tests.
Shlomo P. Neuman Ph.D., is the Regents' Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona and author of numerous landmark papers on the analysis of pumping tests in multilayer aquifer systems, unconfined aquifers with delayed gravity response and fractured aquifers.
Dr. Neuman will provide his unique perspective on state-of-the-art methods for the analysis of pumping tests in unconfined and multiaquifer systems. He will discuss his contribution to the estimation of aquitard properties using the Neuman-Witherspoon ratio method and his recent groundbreaking work on the role of 3D saturated-unsaturated flow in the analysis of unconfined aquifers.
Testimonials
These are the guys who literally wrote the book - excellent course, very helpful, and cutting edge. - Paul Blubaugh, Michael Pisani & Associates, Inc.
This (is) the best course that I've ever attended and I look forward to future course offerings. Excellent! - Mark Larson, Larson & Associates
I enjoyed the course. Excellent insight and feedback with informative discussions. - Jason Whitman, Shaw Environmental
Great Course! Would highly recommend it to any hydrogeologist. - Dan Weber, Errol L. Montgomery & Associates
All-in-all, one of the best courses I've ever taken. - Cynthia Gefvert, South Florida Water Management District
The course was extremely helpful in identifying potential sources of error in our slug testing design and performance techniques. The guided software exercises by Glenn easily walked us through practical applications. - Jason LaRoche, Southwest Florida Water Management District
The class clarified how pumping and slug test equations are applied using AQTESOLV. I especially enjoyed learning to match oscillatory data from High-K aquifers and techniques for improving site characterization of my projects. - Brian Hennings, Natural Resource Technology, Inc.
The combination of lectures and computer lab make this an excellent course which I would recommend to anyone. - Chuck Ahrens, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
I enjoyed Glenn's ability to effectively translate and teach historical calculations into understandable application through the use of AQTESOLV. The course helped me to move from the "old school" data interpretation into the real-time world of 2006. - Glenn Beckingham
Awesome Course! - Jennifer Thompson; ERM, Inc.
Excellent course, well organized and full of practical information for anyone who uses analytical techniques to estimate hydraulic parameters. Great Class!
- Jon Benedict, Washoe County Water Resources
All presentations were helpful and well covered. - Joe Vickers, Wellspec
The course was excellent! The instructors were fantastic. Both the slug testing and pumping test analysis portions were valuable. Data analysis (during my on-going aquifer testing projects) will be better now with the information I have obtained from this course. - Monica Westlake, AMEC Calgary
I really enjoyed the course! - Linda Aller, Bennett and Williams
A very professionally conducted course. The personal care that was also put into the handouts, computer exercises, and even lunch was an asset to this 3-day course. - Darla Latham, Petroleum Services
I'd be willing to take this course a third time.... - Mark Larson, Larson & Associates
I had little experience designing and conducting slug tests and pumping tests .... before this course, so this course was a great experience for me. - Anonymous
As a geologist, I have performed dozens - if not hundreds - of slug tests and aquifer pumping tests.. This course has tied together a lot of loose ends for me and I have gained valuable insight and knowledge. The (course session) about the set up of slug tests and aquifer tests and common problems and considerations was extremely helpful for me. - Britt Callahan
One-on-one interaction with the instructors to discuss my (specific) project questions was most valuable to me. The course provided me with powerful tools for current and future ground water projects. - Rocco Fiori, Fiori GeoSciences, Inc.
Having my questions answered by the guys who develop the software (and wrote the book on slug testing) was most valuable to me. The tour was awesome and meeting the people who handle technical support. - Thai Hubbard, ARCADIS
Good introduction to (aquifer testing) with most practical information for running tests. Good information for using software (applied) to a large variety of solutions. - Ted VanHolland, Rendezvous Engineering, Inc.
The entire course was extremely helpful. I learned more about aquifer testing in two days than in (many) years of practice. Excellent course. Excellent Instructors, Great Presentations, Engaging Speakers. - Anthony Harding, Schnabel Engineering
I got what I wanted and more from the class and instructors. And I am recommending 'MidwestGeo' classes to friends. - Chris Palmer
Venue and Accommodations
CLASSROOM
West Chester University Graduate Center
1160 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
Registration Information:
Free FIELD GUIDE FOR SLUG TESTING AND DATA ANALYSIS
James Butler Ph.D., P.G.,
Glenn Duffield,
Shlomo P. Neuman Ph.D.,
CLASSROOM
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