Introduction to Contaminant Hydrogeology - Presented by ALGA/NCGRT

Description

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has partnered with the Australasian Land & Groundwater Association to present the online course: Introduction to Contaminant Hydrogeology.

The course draws on principles of hydrogeology and hydrochemistry to discuss the physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting solute transport in groundwater. This includes plume spreading through hydrodynamic dispersion, principles of diffusion and back diffusion, sorption reactions and resulting retardation of contaminants, and degradation processes such as redox reactions and microbially mediated transformations. We introduce analytical and numerical model approaches, frequently used in industry to quantify transport velocities and concentrations in groundwater systems.

The course is designed for participants familiar with the fundamentals of hydrogeology. If you are new to hydrogeology or would like a refresher, a recorded introductory hydrogeology lecture will be available for pre-course viewing, covering principles of groundwater flow and hydraulic properties of porous media and fractured rock environments.

Numerous hands-on exercises will be used to facilitate learning, including worked examples and case studies involving a range of contaminant types.

ALGA members are eligible for an association discount of 10%. Please contact enquiries@groundwater.com.au to receive your association discount code.

Who Should Attend:

  • Environmental Scientists
  • Hydrologists/Hydrogeologist
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Regulatory Professionals
  • Industry Practitioners
  • Contaminated land professionals

Note: The Course is designed for participants familiar with the fundamentals of hydrogeology.

Presenters
Ilka Wallis, Co-Director, National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, Flinders University

Peter Cook, Co-Director, National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, Flinders University

Contaminated Land and Groundwater Practitioner - Speaker TBC