Geothermal modelling: From shallow down to deep geothermal reservoirs
Using FEFLOW
Berlin, Germany | 20-22 November 2023
Gain comprehensive training in geothermal modelling using FEFLOW.
Course details
About the course
What are my expected outcomes?
How will I learn?
Logistics
Resources
About the course
FEFLOW is widely recognised as a comprehensive software package for subsurface flow and transport simulation. FEFLOW’s unique meshing capabilities (structured and unstructured) allow for the highest degree of flexibility to account in detail for the most simple to complex geometrical configurations. The software is used by leading research institutes, universities, consulting firms and
government organisations all over the world. FEFLOW’s scope of application ranges from simple local-scale to complex largescale modelling. Application areas include geothermal energy, water management, mine water, saltwater intrusion, and variably saturated media. If you are interested in gaining an in-depth overview of geothermal modelling using FEFLOW, this course is right for you.
What are my expected outcomes?
The shallow-geothermal part of this course covers the necessary information and examples to work with open-loop and closed-loop system, investigate the feasibility of a geothermal system and understand the impact of groundwater on the system. The second part aims at providing you with the skills for dedicated modelling of deep geothermal reservoirs. Here the FEFLOW trainer will guide you through the mathematical background and modelling workflows for high-temperature systems.
How will I learn?
This course includes two half-day sessions held at the DHI A/S office location in Berlin, Germany. These training sessions will be conducted by three FEFLOW experts and qualified trainers. You will learn through a combination of instructor-led lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
Throughout the course, you will have ample time to discuss tips & tricks, best practices and examples with your instructor and fellow participants. A major part of the course is allocated to hands-on group work assignments set by your trainer so please remember to bring your laptop.
Logistics
Duration
3 days (25-27 September 2023)
Time
09:00-17:00
Location
DHI WASY GmbH, Am Studio 26, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration is final and your seat is guaranteed upon receipt that payment has been made. Deadline for registration is 2 weeks before course start. A minimum number of participants is required for the course to proceed. DHI reserves the right to reschedule the course up to one week prior to commencement.
Resources
- Highlights of FEFLOW
- Learn from DHI’s Zoom video tutorials
- Getting started with groundwater modelling using FEFLOW (Self-paced course)
- Getting started with geothermal modelling: Open-Loop systems (Self-paced course)
- Advanced modelling of complex geologies (Self-paced course)
- Highlights of FEFLOW
Course topics
Part I: Shallow Geothermal
- Introduction to FEFLOW and its graphical user interface
- Creating 2D and 3D mesh geometries (structured and layered meshes)
- Setting up an open-loop system
- Setting up a closed-loop system
- Feasibility analysis of the geothermal system
- Evaluating the conflict between existing and new installations
- Results evaluation, visualisation and animation
Part II: Deep geothermal
- FEFLOW’s interface with geological software
- Creating 3D unstructured meshes for complex reservoir structures
- Modelling deep geothermal reservoirs
- Density-dependent flow modelling
- Fractures and discrete features
- Advective– and convective-dominant transport
Instructors
Dr. Carlos Rivera Villarreyes works as Global Product Specialist for FEFLOW at DHI. He has profound knowledge of groundwater and unsaturated-zone modelling as well as parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis (e.g., with PEST), all these in the context of mining applications among others. He has carried several groundwater modelling projects and trained professionals in groundwater modelling around the globe.
Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Civil Engineering, University of Piura, Peru
MSc, Desert Studies – Water Resources Management, Ben-Gurion University, Israel
PhD, Hydrology, University of Potsdam, Germany
Ms. Sophie Gruschka is a water resources engineer and part of the Sales Service and Support team at DHI Germany. She specializes in the modelling of groundwater flow and quality. She supports customers with the development of groundwater modelling tools via Python. In addition to her modelling portfolio, Sophie has experience in water sampling and chemical analyses.
MSc., Water Resources Engineering, Lund University
BSc., Environmental Sciences, TU Bergakademie, Freiberg
Dr. De Gaspari is a FEFLOW consultant at DHI and has in-depth knowledge of numerical methods for groundwater and transport modelling as well as calibration and programming in Python and C++. Geochemical and transport modelling is her specialty and she has trained professionals in groundwater and transport modelling in several countries.
PhD, Hydrogeology, Polytechnical University of Barcelona
MSc Civil Engineering, Polytechnical University of Milan
Pricing tiers
Standard
€
1600
excl. VAT
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Full access to FEFLOW during the course
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Training material (digital version)
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Training certificate upon completion
Discounted*
€
1200
excl. VAT
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Full access to FEFLOW during the course
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Training material (digital version)
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Training certificate upon completion
Student**
€
800
excl. VAT
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Full access to FEFLOW during the course
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Training material (digital version)
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Training certificate upon completion
*For 3rd and subsequent participants from same company
**Limited capacity