Well Hydraulics: Groundwater Engineering Fundamentals
Study groundwater extraction, well design, and aquifer modeling for dewatering systems and water supply management through applied hydraulics.
Study groundwater extraction, well design, and aquifer modeling for dewatering systems and water supply management through applied hydraulics.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of well hydraulics and groundwater engineering. Students will learn about extracting groundwater for various applications, from water supply to environmental remediation. The course covers steady and transient flow analysis in confined and unconfined aquifers, well testing methods, and dewatering system design. Through practical examples and hands-on modeling exercises, participants will master essential skills in aquifer parameter estimation, well field design, and groundwater flow modeling using tools like MODFLOW. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications in construction dewatering, pump-and-treat systems, and water supply management.
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What you'll learn
Describe steady-state and transient flow patterns in various aquifer types
Master well test analysis techniques for aquifer parameter estimation
Design effective dewatering systems for construction projects
Develop skills in groundwater modeling using MODFLOW
Apply analytical and numerical methods for well field design
Implement pump and treat systems for groundwater remediation
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There are 5 modules in this course
This advanced course in well hydraulics covers essential aspects of groundwater extraction and management. Starting with fundamental concepts of steady-state flow, the curriculum progresses through transient flow analysis in various aquifer types. Students learn practical applications including well testing, dewatering system design, and computer modeling using MODFLOW. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation through real-world examples in water supply, construction dewatering, and environmental remediation.
Steady Flow to Well
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Transient Confined and Semi-Confined Flows
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Transient Unconfined Flows
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Well Fields and Dewatering
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
Pump and Treat / Capture Zones and MODFLOW models
Module 5 · 1 Weeks to complete
Instructor
Pioneering Researcher in Environmental Hydrology and Stream Dynamics
Antoine Aubeneau serves as an Assistant Professor of Hydraulic and Hydrological Engineering at Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering, where he has established himself as a leading expert in environmental hydrology and stream dynamics. After completing his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University in 2013, he has made significant contributions to understanding complex hydrological systems. His research focuses on three main areas: surface/groundwater interactions, environmental transport processes, and the intersection of geomorphology with biogeochemistry. His groundbreaking work includes revealing how fractal patterns in riverbed morphology influence water storage times, understanding the role of substrate size and biofilm growth in stream transport processes, and developing innovative approaches to wetland hydrology. Through his research group at Purdue, he has advanced the understanding of hyporheic exchange in river systems, particularly examining how factors like cobble placement and riverbed properties affect water flow patterns
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