Groundwater Modeling Using Visual Modflow Flex-Level2

Groundwater Modeling: Seawater Intrusion, Density-Dependent Flow, and Dewatering with Visual MODFLOW Flex

What you'll learn

Understand the principles of groundwater models and their applications in real-world scenarios.

Learn the fundamentals of density-dependent flow and how it affects groundwater movement.

Gain hands-on experience using Visual MODFLOW Flex for groundwater modeling.

Develop skills to simulate and analyze models such as seawater intrusion, the Elder problem, and dewatering models.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required.

Basic familiarity with groundwater concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

A computer with Visual MODFLOW Flex installed (trial or full version).

Description

This course is a continuation of my Udemy course "Applied Groundwater Modeling Using Visual MODFLOW Flex." If you have completed that course or have a basic understanding of groundwater modeling, this Level 2 course will take your skills to an advanced level.Groundwater modeling is essential for understanding and managing water resources, and this course focuses on density-dependent flow—a critical factor in simulations considering variations in water density (function of concentration). Using Visual MODFLOW Flex, you will learn how to build and analyze models that account for density-driven groundwater movement, which is crucial for coastal aquifers, contaminant transport, and engineering applications.Throughout the course, you will engage in three hands-on exercises:-Seawater intrusion modeling – Understand how saltwater moves into freshwater aquifers and how to mitigate its impact.-Elder problem simulation – Explore fundamental density-driven flow concepts through a classic benchmark problem.-Dewatering modeling – Learn how to simulate groundwater extraction for construction and mining projects.By the end of this course, you will have practical expertise in solving real-world groundwater challenges using one of the most advanced modeling tools available. Whether you are a hydrogeologist, engineer, researcher, or student, this course will equip you with valuable skills to advance your groundwater modeling knowledge.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Fundamentals and Introduction to VMOD FLEX

Lecture 2 Principles of GW models

Lecture 3 Fundamentals of density dependent flow

Lecture 4 Introduction to Visual Modflow Flex

Section 3: Applications VMOD Flex

Lecture 5 Exercise 1: Seawater intrusion

Lecture 6 Exercise 2: Elder problem

Lecture 7 Exercise 3: Deawatering Model

Lecture 8 References

Students, researchers, and professionals in hydrogeology, environmental science, and water resources.,Engineers and consultants working on groundwater modeling projects.,Anyone interested in learning advanced groundwater modeling techniques using Visual MODFLOW Flex.