Slug Test Field Course
September 22, 2009
University of Connecticut, Storrs
Instructor: Gary Robbins

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This course has been previously offered by EPOC. The Connecticut State Board of Examiners of Environmental Professionals has approved this course for 8.0 hours of continuing education credits (CTLEP-235). The MA LSP Board has approved this course for 8.0 Technical Credits (LSP Course #1332). This course is also approved for NYS PE credits (8.0 PDH, PS#002561).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this course is to provide attendees knowledge and experience in determining hydraulic conductivity from slug and one well pumping tests. This objective will be met through lectures, computer simulations, hands-on field testing and computer assisted analyses.

Summary:

Hydraulic conductivity at a contaminated site is the most critical hydrogeologic parameter influencing ground water flow and contaminant migration. The hydraulic conductivity is also a critical factor in determining risk and in deriving approaches to remediation. Slug testing in wells has become the method of choice in determining hydraulic conductivity at contaminated sites owing to its low cost, simplicity and that little to no contaminated water need be handled. This course provides through lecture, classroom exercises using computer simulations and hands-on field experience an opportunity to learn how to properly conduct slug tests (and associated one well steady state pumping tests), how to choose an appropriate test method, how to analyze data and how to interpret the results. Special emphasis is given to the use of small diameter direct push wells and three-dimensional site characterization, and conducting tests in glacially derived soil (sediment) indicative of New England. The course will entail 8 hours (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of field work and 2 hours of data analyses). The lectures focus on how tests are performed, critical factors influencing tests, test limitations and sources of error, and how to choose the appropriate test method and solution. Discussion will also focus on profiling hydraulic conductivity. The attendees will then conduct slug tests in the field. Attendees will conduct a slug in test, a slug out test, a one well pumping test and a pneumatic slug test. Following the field testing, attendees will be analyzing their data using spreadsheets and commercially available software. We will then discuss results and related issues. The course will be conducted at the Water Resources Field Station and a nearby location on the University of Connecticut Campus, Storrs, CT. The Field Station has 16 overburden wells installed in formations of varying hydraulic conductivity. Attendees will be given software/data files that contain reference related material, spreadsheets for data collection and analyses, and a demo version of commercially available software for analyzing slug tests. They will also be given paper copies of the power point lectures for note taking.

NOTE: A laptop with Microsoft Excel (tm) installed is required.

INSTRUCTOR:

Gary Robbins is a Professor of Geology in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. Professor Robbins is well known for his research work aimed at improving site investigations at contamination sites. Often called "the consultants consultant", he has offered training courses across the country for the private sector and the EPA. He is the author of Expedited Site Assessment: The CD and recipient of the University's Chancellor Information Technology Award. Prior to coming to UConn he worked for Woodward-Clyde Consultants and before that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He has been called upon as a private consultant, expert witness and arbitrator for the private sector and government entities. He is a CPG with AIPG, and a Registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in California.

TIME AND LOCATION:

Registration will begin at 7:30 AM, the program runs from 8 AM - 5 PM. A continental breakfast and full lunch will be served. The course will be held at University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT across from the main campus off Horsebarn Hill Road. For Google Map with Directions, CLICK HERE or view map below (click on "pin").

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FEE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

The cost is $295 for EPOC members, $350 for non-members (includes continental breakfast and lunch). For Gov't/Student rate call EPOC. Payment is due on the date of the program. Cancellations and substitutions are accepted; however, you will be billed whether or not you attend the seminar unless you cancel by contacting EPOC prior to 9/22/09.

For further information or questions, contact Seth Molofsky.