Site Characterization in Support of Fractured Rock Remediation Projects (#502)

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Site Characterization in Support of Fractured Rock Remediation Projects (#502)

Denver, Colorado • October 17-18, 2011

presented by Frederick L. Paillet and Thomas P. Ballestero

Course description

Fractured rock groundwater systems test the limits of hydrogeology as it is practiced today. Site characterization in fractured rock aquifer studies is an inherently multiple-scaled effort, where characterizing fractured rock systems is the creation, development, testing, and refinement of the conceptual hydrogeologic model.

This course reviews groundwater basics, develops the tools to characterize fractured rock sites, and clearly presents the utility of the conceptual hydrogeologic model.

Course objectives

This course will cover:

Hydrogeology and fractured systems
Geophysics and remote sensing
Drilling and well sampling
Fracture sampling and characterization
Well and formation testing
The conceptual model
Selecting drilling sites from geophysical selection
Specify and design suite of logs
Fracture interpretation from logs
Flowmeter test analysis (model application)
Aquifer test analysis
Multiwell aquifer test.

Who should attend

Regulators
Engineers
Geologists
Hydrologists
Project managers
Environmental professionals.

Education level

Intermediate.

NGWA awards continuing education credits

This course is worth 1.6 CEUs.

Course outline

Day 1
7:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m.	Fracture flow background theory; surface lineament analysis (photo and geophysical); fracture sampling on outcrops
10:15 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m.	Coring for fracture characterization; conventional borehole geophysics logging; downhole imaging — acoustic, optical, and electrical; correlating images with core features
12:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m.	High resolution flow logging; HP and EM flowmeters; FLUTe technology and Westbay; dilution logging and hydrophysics
3:15 p.m.	Break
3:30 p.m.	Aquifer testing with and without packers; cross-borehole methods and interference testing; characterization case studies — water supplies
5:00 p.m.	Course adjourns for the day
Day 2
7:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m.	Creating conceptual models; designing the drilling program; flowmeters and hydraulic testing theory
10:15 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m.	Borehole flow modeling and fracture interpretation; hydraulic head as flowpath indicator; scale effects and cross-borehole methods theory
12:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m.	Characterization and remediation case histories
3:15 p.m.	Break
3:30 p.m.	Short course instruction; data integration; wrap-up
5:00 p.m.	Course adjourns

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NGWA member — $1,045

Nonmember — $1,195

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Venue

Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
1845 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
303 864.8000

Accommodations: NGWA has secured a block of rooms on a first come, first served basis at the group rate of $145 per night single/double occupancy. These rates apply to the NGWA room block and are valid until the September 16, 2011 cutoff, unless our room block has been filled before that date. When making your reservations, be sure to mention you are attending this NGWA program. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly.