Course

Syllabus

FEFLOW is a versatile groundwater modeling software that finds extensive applications across various engineering disciplines and departments. Its advanced capabilities make it an indispensable tool for addressing complex groundwater challenges in industries such as mining, civil engineering, geothermal energy, and environmental services. Below is a detailed breakdown of its applications across these fields: 

Module 1: Introduction and Model Setup 

Overview of FEFLOW and its graphical interface, Fundamentals of groundwater modelling and governing flow equations, Understanding and defining boundary conditions, Finite-element mesh discretization techniques 

Exercise 1: Modelling confined aquifers (2D), Result evaluation techniques, Well capture zone analysis using particle tracking 

Exercise 2: Modelling phreatic and multi-layer aquifers (3D) 

Module 2: Solute Transport Modelling 

Introduction to solute transport processes in groundwater, Best practices for spatial and temporal discretization, Approaches to mitigate numerical oscillations, Mass balance checks and interpretation 

Exercise 3: Modelling contaminant transport (2D) 

Exercise 4: Transient contaminant transport (3D) 

Simulating leaching of contaminants, Assessing contaminant arrival at drinking water wells 

Module 3: Multi-Species Transport and Case Studies 

Introduction to multi-species transport simulation in FEFLOW,  

Exercise 5: Modelling transport of Multi-chemical Species with example like Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) 

Course Outcome

CO1: Comprehensive understanding of Groundwater Modeling 

CO2: Flexible and Advanced Modeling Environment 

CO3: Advanced Visualization and Analysis 

CO4: Specialized Applications 

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3. American Society for Testing and Materials, 1995, Standard Guide for Subsurface Flow and Transport Modeling. ASTM Standard D 5880-95, West Conshohocken, PA, 6 p. 
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