Practical Applications in Hydrogeology
Date

Last Ran: May 1, 8, and 15, 2008 (Optional Lab Day - May 22, 2008)
8:30am-4:40pm

Next class is to be determined
Description

From Darcy's Law to DNAPL, the field of hydrogeology can be mystifying.  As an environmental professional, you need to make sense of the scientific principles and jargon—and, most importantly, put them into practice in the field.  This informative program will familiarize you with the theory and practice of hydrogeology, including guiding principles, basic mathematical principles, the identification of problems, the application of different groundwater models, and the limitations of those models. The structure of the course allows you to analyze assigned problems during the week between lecture sessions.

Program Topics

  1. Darcy’s Law – the basic mathematics of flow-through porous media
  2. Basic concepts – hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, well yields

Flow to wells in leaky and non-leaky confined aquifers, wells near streams and boundaries, and the concept of leakage

  1. Flow to wells in unconfined aquifers and the concept of delayed yield
  2. Determination of hydraulic properties of aquifers, theory and solutions of aquifer tests
  3. The behavior, transport and remediation of contaminants in porous media
  4. The use of modeling techniques in solving groundwater problems
  5. Geologic and chemical controls on contaminant plume behavior
  6. How to interpret laboratory data
  7. Guidelines for the investigation and remediation of LNAPL and DNAPL
  8. How to design successful supply, remedial, and injection wells
  9. New in situ remedial technology and strategies
  10. Recent advances in understanding biodegradation of petroleum products and chlorinated solvents
  11. Discussion of NJ groundwater cleanup standards and the USEPA guidelines for setting groundwater cleanup criteria

Gain Hands-on Experience!
Students have the option of signing up for an optional 4th day of class (additional fee of $175 required) where they will gain personalized instruction devoted to well design and aquifer pumping tests. There will be instruction in the management of pumping test data and the management and evaluation of laboratory data.

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Fees
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You Should Attend if You Have:

• A B.S. or equivalent degree in science, engineering and/or geology
• A basic knowledge of geology, and/or two to three years of practice in the field of Hydrogeology
• Practiced hydrogeology, groundwater remediation and the development of groundwater resources

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Instructors

Daniel Nachman (Faculty Coordinator) is a Vice President with TRC Environmental Corporation in Millburn, NJ.  He is responsible for the technical and regulatory aspects of investigative and remedial projects, and serves as an expert witness for environmental litigation. Before joining TRC, he spent 17 years with Geraghty & Miller where he directed a wide range of groundwater supply and contamination investigations.  Mr. Nachman received his M.S. in Geology from Oregon State University.

Charles F. McLane III, Ph.D.is Principal and founder of McLane Environmental, L.L.C., with over 20 years of diverse experience.  Dr. McLane specializes in groundwater flow system analysis, and in the fate and transport of chemical contaminants in the subsurface, including the use of computer simulation and digital graphic techniques. Prior to starting McLane Environmental, Dr. McLane held senior positions with ENVIRON International Corporation and the Geraghty & Miller Groundwater Modeling Group.  He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences (Hydrogeology) from the University of Virginia and his M.S. in Geology (Hydrology) from Colorado State University.

Kenneth B. Siet is currently a Partner and Manager of the Regulatory Compliance Group at TRC Environmental Corporation in Millburn, NJ. He is responsible for both technical and regulatory issues regarding the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.  Previously, Mr. Siet was a Bureau Chief with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.  While with the NJDEP, he was responsible for setting site specific groundwater clean-up guidelines.

Nidal M. Rabah, Ph.D., PE, PMP is the Director of Engineering at TRC Environmental Corporation in Millburn, NJ. He is responsible for the development and implementation of remedial strategies and designs.  Dr. Rabah has 18 years of experience in environmental remediation, groundwater modeling, construction management and litigation support.  He has extensive experience in the design and implementation of many soil and groundwater remedial technologies. He received his PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey.

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