In this three-morning course, participants will learn theoretical foundations in the field of hydrogeochemistry, as well as being exposed to practical aspects inherent to the mining industry, management of contaminated areas and hydrogeochemistry in general. There will also be an opportunity to put certain theories into practice when analyzing hydrochemical data in different ways using the tools available in AquaChem 9.0 software (new version).
The focus of the course will be the critical analysis of hydrochemical data and the generation of interpretive graphs in an efficient manner, considering the chemical reactions and other processes that typically influence the composition of the water. The objective of this course is to provide the participant with the ability to go beyond the basics in obtaining relevant information from hydrochemical data.
Main topics:
- Fundamental concepts on hydrogeochemical reactions and water-rock interaction;
- Hydrogeochemistry of inorganic and organic parameters;
- Applied topics: Mine drainage and management of contaminated areas
- Quality Assurance and Control in the collection and analysis of hydrochemical data
- New features in Aquachem 9.0 (new version)
- Practical exercise: Database development and analysis of hydrochemical data using Aquachem 9.0.
The practical activities will be carried out in AquaChem 9.0, the launch of the software that had its graphical interface completely redesigned with a variety of new features, which allow a better understanding of your data in a much faster and more efficient way.
The training will be offered online. Each participant will receive:
- Handout of practical exercises in pdf format
- Installer of the most current version of the software
- 15-day training license to use the software