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Dates:
August 26 & 27, 2008 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Registration from 7:00 - 8:00 am, August 26, 2008
Instructors:
Glenn Duffield is a hydrogeologist and the president of HydroSOLVE, Inc., with over 23 years of consulting experience in groundwater flow and transport modeling, software development and aquifer test analysis. He is currently an associate editor of Ground Water and the author of AQTESOLV, which for over 18 years has been the world's leading software for the analysis of aquifer tests.
James Butler Ph.D., P.G. is the 2007 NGWA Darcy Lecturer and author of "The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests" (Lewis Pub., 1998). For the last 20 years, he has worked as a research scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey. He holds a B.S. in Geology from the College of William and Mary, and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Applied Hydrogeology from Stanford University. Jim also serves as a consulting hydrogeologist to federal agencies and private industry, and is currently an associate editor of both Ground Water and the Hydrogeology Journal.
Chris Neville, P.E. is Vice President and Senior Hydrologist with S.S.Papadopulos & Associates, Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario. He has eighteen years of experience in quantitative groundwater hydrology, with specialization in the interpretation of hydrologic data and the analysis of groundwater problems in complex granular and fractured porous media.
Dan Kelleher, P.G.
is a hydrogeologist and an experienced project manager. Dan's expertise is managing projects with multi-faceted field, modelling, lab and analysis components. Dan brings an in-field analysis approach for correlating geologic data and team collaboration where QA/QC is built in to the project from beginning to end. As a result of his approach, Dan s projects excel when unanticipated conditions arise.
Continuing Education Information:
1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (16.0 Professional Development Hours)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Course Completion Certificate will be administered by the Colorado School of Mines.
Most state professional licensure programs accept CEUs for this course.
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 demonstration version prior to the course so that you may perform exercises especially designed for this course.
Introduction:
Conducting aquifer tests in complex hydrogeologic settings such as heterogeneous or fractured media often leads 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 hydrogeologic site characterization?
Midwest GeoSciences Group with Aquatic Life, Ltd. can help! We have designed a powerful two-day training course on aquifer testing design, field methods, and data analysis techniques featuring AQTESOLV and the In-Situ Level TROLL. This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to end--using world-class field equipment and aquifer test analysis software.
Bring Your Computer: Analyze data from a variety of hydrogeologic conditions and well configurations using AQTESOLV. Participants are welcomed to bring their own project data for analysis for QA/QC by the instructors.
Course Topics:
Hydrogeologic Site Characterization
Learn to design the most effective aquifer test programs for a wide range of geologic conditions (including low permeability confining units and fractured bedrock)
Gain an advantage in your next aquifer test by mastering state-of-the-art field and data analysis procedures
Find out how to differentiate laterally extensive sands from isolated sand bodies in a single boring
Discover new techniques for anticipating and resolving problems that may arise in aquifer tests
Obtain step-by-step instruction for field screening using the In-Situ Level TROLL and computerized analysis using AQTESOLV
Slug Testing
Learn to select and apply appropriate slug test models for different hydrogeologic settings and well configurations
Maximize results from tests conducted in wells screened across the water tab
Find out how to recognize and account for the effects of noninstantaneous (noisy) test initiation and wellbore skin
Discover the latest strategies for designing, conducting and analyzing tests in high-K media including oscillatory responses
Gain knowledge of new approaches for decreasing test duration in low-K media
Master all aspects of data collection with the In-Situ Level TROLL
Obtain hands-on experience with AQTESOLV analyzing data from a wide range of geologic settings
Pumping Tests
Learn to design, conduct and analyze pumping tests in confined, leaky, unconfined and fractured aquifers
Master strategies for dealing with variable pumping rates, wellbore storage, partial penetration, well losses, wellbore skin and other common issues
Discover powerful diagnostic methods including derivative analysis that help you select appropriate pumping test models
Gain an advantage by applying Agarwal s method for analysis of recovery data
Find out the best procedures for monitoring a pumping test with the Level TROLL
Master tips and tricks for using AQTESOLV to analyze constant-rate, step-drawdown and recovery tests
Testimonials from our participants:
"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
"The course was very helpful and I will apply the information using the different models available in AQTESOLV. The sessions for slug testing shed light on input parameters and will enable us to use our data to obtain more reliable results!" ~ Tonya McGowan, GES, Inc.
"The diagnostic / derivative plots for pumping test analysis was most valuable to me." ~ Larry Cook, Larry Cook & Associates of Australia
"Great course - I learned a lot! (I will) put it into practice as soon as I get back to the office." ~ Dan Matlock, Pacific Groundwater Group
"The instructors enthusiasm made for a great atmosphere and it transferred over to the overall enthusiasm of the attendees. This is a great course...and is a must for geologists and engineers alike! I look forward to attending future courses! Kudos!" ~ Peter Wilson, Wright-Pierce
Registration:
Register Now: $980.00 CAD
After August 15, 2008: $1,195.00 CAD
Optional computer rental: $350.00 CAD
Payments will be processed by Aquatic Life Ltd in Canadian Currency.
For attendees paying outside of Canada, you can use the link below to calculate a currency conversion estimate:
Questions:
For registration and travel questions, please contact Jeff Simpson @ Aquatic Life at 204.753.5270 or jsimpson@aquaticlife.ca. For technical questions about the course, contact Dan Kelleher at either 763.607.0092 or dan@midwestgeo.com.
What you will receive:
You will receive 16.0 contact hours of instruction, a Course Notebook, a Field Guide for Slug Testing by Midwest GeoSciences Group, and a course completion certificate.
Continental breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and an afternoon break will be served with the course. Recording devices are not permitted during classroom sessions.
With your registration, you will receive a discount voucher good toward the purchase of a special aquifer testing bundle featuring the In-Situ Level TROLL and AQTESOLV.
Cancellations: Cancellations may be made up to two weeks before the course, however, 25 percent of the course fee will be charged. Cancellations made after two weeks before the course will be charged $300 CAD. No refunds. One substitute is allowed for each registrant who is unable to attend.
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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We are pleased to offer MidwestGeo course attendees from Aug 25th Aug. 27th 2008, a special discounted rate of:
$159.00 plus taxes for standard floor
$184.00 plus taxes for executive floor
This special rate is not available if booked after Aug. 1st, 2008. Please quote the three-letter group code MWG when reserving your room. Book now!
You can book online at www.hiexpress.com/yvr-burnaby! Select the date, enter the group code MWG in the group code box, select check availability, and proceed with the reservation.
Each room is equipped with many conveniences such as a: fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room pay per view movies. The most recently renovated executive floor rooms are located on the top floors and come equipped with 32 LCD screen tvs, extra washroom amenities, robes and umbrellas for your use. Check in time is 4:00PM. Check out time is 11:00AM. Cancellation policy is 48 hrs prior to 6PM day of arrival.
All Rates include:
FREE Express Start Breakfast
FREE Underground Parking
FREE Local Phone Calls
FREE High-speed Wireless Internet
Post-Course Opportunity:
For those who are traveling to Vancouver and who are planning a holiday (vacation) following the course, we are pleased to report that the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has offered a special discounted rate for course attendees!
Located about 90-minutes north of Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has invited course attendees following the course to visit their hotel at our leisure with a "Conference Post Night Rate". Simply call the General Fairmont Reservations Center at 1-800-441-1414, or the hotel direct at 604-938-8000, and ask for the "Regional Group Pre/Post Rate".
Rates are based on the availability per day, and would change based on room category. At the time of this posting the Regional Group Pre-Post Rate for August 28th is $170/night based on a Fairmont Room.
Rates are based on availability and subject to change without notice.
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A scenic 90-minute drive from Vancouver along the Sea To Sky Highway brings you into the heart of this alpine valley. Renowned as the top-ranked ski area in North America and home of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler, British Columbia easily rivals the major ski regions of Europe with an endless number of things to do.
When the snow melts, this all-season resort transforms into a playground for golf enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for the outdoors. Evenings offer a selection of intimate candlelit dinners, cozy fireside lounges and lively nightclubs. In Whistler you can ...
Indulge in your favorite water sports - kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, jet boating, white water rafting, swimming, fishing and canoeing.
Soar above, beyond and between the peaks - paragliding, heli-biking, heli-fishing, heli-sightseeing, gliding and zip-lining.
Cruise through the Valley on rollerblades, touring bikes, and by foot
To plan your holiday, contact our Concierge team (604) 938-2006 - they would be happy to assist with all your arrangements.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
4599 Chateau Boulevard
Whistler, British Columbia Canada V01 1B4
Phone: 604-938-8000
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.
