Geosciences
Principles and Methods of Hydrogeology
The theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and follow up hydrogeological studies, with a field day to apply what has been learned to real hydrogeological problems.
Overview
About the programme
The theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and follow up hydrogeological studies, with a field day to apply what has been learned to real hydrogeological problems.
Duration
5 days
Training hours
35 hours
Delivery
Training hall · Virtual · At your premises
Language
Arabic or English
Objectives
What trainees will gain
- Acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and follow up hydrogeological studies.
- Apply the knowledge acquired to the operation, management and protection of aquifer systems.
Content
What the programme covers
Principles of hydrogeology
- Fundamentals of geology, aquifers and groundwater, and the water cycle.
- Groundwater flow and piezometric maps, and the relationship between groundwater and surface water.
- Groundwater chemistry, anthropogenic contamination and geochemical background, and transport in porous media.
Pumping tests
- Hydrodynamic parameters of aquifers and well hydraulics.
- Well testing and aquifer testing, and drilling and well development equipment.
Regional hydrogeology and fieldwork
- Hydrogeological problems and challenges in the study area, and a visit to a drilling site subject to availability.
Exploration, management and protection
- Introduction to hydrogeological modelling, protection of drinking water abstraction points and recharge areas, and the data and knowledge used in hydrogeology.
Who for
Target audience
Engineers, managers and technicians at consultancies, companies and public authorities.
Method
How it is delivered
Presentations, exercises and a field day.
A programme tailored to your organisation
The duration and topics of the programme are adjusted to the organisation's needs, and it is delivered at its site, in a training hall arranged by the Center, or virtually.