Training¶
Content¶
Prerequisites¶
Modelling pit lakes is a complex task. The open-source software PITLAKQ provides a tool to model hydrodynamic processes in pit lakes including temperature stratification. Furthermore, transport of constituents and a variety of chemical and biological reactions can be modelled. PITLAKQ combines the abilities of CE-QUAL-W2 and PHREEQC. Participants need to be familiar with the topic of pit lakes and their water quality. Basic hydro-geo-chemical knowledge is assumed. Preferably, participants should have modelling experience with CE-QUAL-W2, PHREEQC, or comparable models. They also need to have basic knowledge of important pit lake processes. Solid PC handling abilities are necessary. Since Python is used for some operations, basic Python knowledge is very helpful but not required. The course will cover the parts pf Python needed to operate PITLAKQ. More Python knowledge comes in handy for many pre- and postprocessing tasks as well as automating model runs. You can learn Python at Python Academy
Remote course¶
Participants will get login data to an online teaching system, consisting of a video conferencing system and a modelling environment (JupyterHub). This system has been used by Python Academy for several years. After the course, participants can install PITLAKQ on their own computers and use the same tools they learn in the course.
Topics¶
This course introduces PITLAKQ with a hands-on trainings. Participants will work along with the instructor setting up and running models. In addition, they will work on exercises on their own in small groups. The instructor will be available during exercises and provides help, if necessary.
It covers:
Overview of PITLAKQ theory
Getting familiar with the teaching system
Working with JupyterLab
Installing PITLAKQ
Python basics for running models
Creating a new project
Setting up and running a hydrodynamic model
Interpreting and presenting hydrodynamic results
Setting up and running a water quality model
Interpreting and presenting water quality results
Varying the water quality processes
Postprocessing model results
QA
Exercises¶
Example: Hydrodynamics only
Example: Water quality calculations
Example: Water quality treatment
PITLAKQ solves complex problems and offers many more features than can be covered in the workshop. The presenter will be glad to answer questions that go beyond the content described above. Each participant will receive a comprehensive course handout (PDF) and the PITLAKQ software. After the course, participants will be able to set up and run PITLAKQ models.
Instructor¶
Dr. Mike Müller is the author of PITLAKQ and has been using this software to model a variety of pit lakes. He is CEO of hydrocomputing and has many years of modeling experience with a variety of hydrological and water quality models.
Dates¶
October 18 - 20, 2023
Fees¶
Regular prices¶
Registration by |
by September 20, 2023 |
after September 20, 2023 |
Price per participant (excluding VAT) |
1,180.00 € |
1,300.00 € |
Price per participant (including 19 % VAT) |
1,404.20 € |
1,547.00 € |
Student prices¶
The reduced prices below apply to full time students at degree-granting institutions. The maximum age to be legible for student prices is 35 years a the first day of the course. Proof of university enrollment is required upon registration. The organizers reservers the right to accept the student status.
Registration by |
by September 20, 2023 |
after September 20, 2023 |
Price per participant (excluding VAT) |
944.00 € |
1,040.00 € |
Price per participant (including 19 % VAT) |
1.123.36 € |
1,237.60 € |
Registration¶
Please register at: http://www.hydrocomputing.com/pitlakq/pitlakq_course_registration.html
Cancellation Policy¶
Registrations can be canceled. The following refunds will be given:
Canceled by |
Refund |
June 30, 2023 |
100 % |
July 31, 2023 |
80 % |
August 31, 2023 |
50 % |
September 31, 2023 |
50 % |
A replacement participant can be named at ay time without an additional fee. If the student rate was paid and the replacement participant is not eligible for this rate, the difference to the full rate has to be paid. Number of Participants The minimum number of participants is 3. The maximum number of participants is 18.
Past Trainings¶
PITLAKQ Workshop at IMWA 2021, July 10th and 11th 2021¶
Dr. Müller taught a remote short course one-and-a-half day workshop about PITLAKQ at IMWA 2021.
PITLAKQ Workshop at IMWA 2018, September 10th 2018¶
Dr. Müller taught a well received one-day workshop about PITLAKQ at IMWA 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa.
PITLAKQ Training in Turku, Finland, May, 29 - 31, 2018¶
Dr. Müller taught three-day training on PITLAKQ Turku, Finland.
PITLAKQ Workshop at IMWA 2016, July 11th 2016¶
Dr. Müller taught a well received one-day workshop about PITLAKQ at IMWA 2016
PITLAKQ Workshop at IMWA Conference 2013 in Golden¶
Dr. Müller taught a well received 2-day PITLAKQ Workshop August 4 and 5, 2013 at IMWA 2013 in Golden CO, USA. See workshop details for more information.
PITLAKQ Workshop at IMWA Conference 2012 in Bunbury¶
Dr. Müller gave an intensive workshop on pit lake modeling with PITLAKQ during the IMWA 2012 in Bunbury, Western Australia.