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Flow Net Construction and Modeling

Ming-Kuo Lee
Initial Publication Date: May 29, 2007

Summary

Visualize ground water movement by modeling two-dimensional steady-state ground-water flow. Students model various flow systems to learn about local and regional ground-water-flow systems and the effects of topography, bedrock composition, and permeability on subsurface flow.


Learning Goals

  • Learn how hydrogeologic concepts such as permeability heterogeneity and surface topography affect subsurface flow.
  • Obtain hands-on, practical experience in computer modeling.
  • Experience the ground-water investigation process from computational analysis to final interpretation.
  • Become better prepared for environmental employment.

Context for Use

This is the eighth of nine one-week exercises designed for a senior-level undergraduate lecture/lab hydrogeology course.

Description and Teaching Materials

The computer software FLOWNET is required.

Assessment

The author is seeking feedback from companies that hire students that have gone through the course that this activity is from to see if this training provides a positive impact on job performance.

References and Resources

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