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Introduction to GoldSim
Overview
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Overview
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Basic Concepts
Overview
Unit 2 Overview
Basic Simulation Concepts
What is GoldSim?
The Basic Building Blocks of a GoldSim Model
Linking Elements Together to Create a Model
Building Large, Hierarchical Models
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Exploring and Running a Simple Model
Overview
Unit 3 Overview
Opening a Model in GoldSim
The GoldSim User Interface
Selecting GoldSim Commands
Viewing Element Properties
Viewing the Simulation Settings
Running the Model
Viewing Results
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Building a Simple Model
Overview
Unit 4 Overview
Creating a New Model File
Stating the Problem and Entering Data
Defining the Inflow Rate to the Tank
Creating a Pool Element to Represent the Tank
Specifying the Leakage Rate
Proper Model Design: Using Input Elements
Simulation Settings and Running the Model
Viewing Results and Creating a Result Element
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Understanding and Working with Elements
Overview
Unit 5 Overview
Creating Elements
Understanding GoldSim Outputs
Understanding Dimensions and Units
Linking Elements and Writing Expressions
Data and Expression Elements
Exercise: Calculating Runoff
Understanding Influences
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Carrying Out a Dynamic Simulation
Overview
Unit 6 Overview
Understanding Dynamic Behavior
Representing Time in a Dynamic Simulation
Specifying the Simulation Settings for Time
How to Make Models Vary with Time
Introduction to the Reservoir Element
Exercise: Calculating the Cumulative Runoff
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Using Run Properties to Reference Time
Representing Complex If-Then Logic
Exercise: Using a Selector
Formatting Results and Using Result Elements
Exporting from a Time History Result Element
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Material Flows
Overview
Unit 7 Overview
Adding an Upper Bound to a Reservoir
Exercise: Modeling an Overflowing Pond
Understanding Unscheduled Timesteps
The Withdrawal Rate Output of a Reservoir
Redirecting Flows Using the Splitter Element
Exercise: Redirecting Flows
Allocating Flows Using the Allocator Element
Exercise: Allocating a Limited Water Supply
Using the Sum Element
Modeling Multiple Withdrawals from a Stock
The Pool Element: A More Powerful Reservoir
Managing Multiple Outflows from a Pool
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Loops and Delays
Overview
Unit 8 Overview
Understanding Feedback Loops
How Does GoldSim Handle Loops?
Exercise: Modeling an Evaporating Pond
Using Lookup Table Elements
Exercise: Using a Lookup Table
Simulating Feedback Control
Interacting Feedback Loops
Understanding Delays
Modeling Material Delays
Exercise: Modeling a Leaky Pipeline
Exercise: Handling Recirculating Logic
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Building Hierarchical Models
Overview
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding Containers
Creating and Navigating Containers
Exercise: Organizing a Model Using Containers
Tools for Exploring Complex Hierarchical Models
Localizing Containers
Exercise: Localized Containers
Understanding the Container Properties Dialog
Protecting a Container
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Dealing with Dates and Time
Overview
Unit 10 Overview
Creating Calendar-Based Models
Referencing Dates/Times Using Run Properties
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Lookup Table
Defining Time Series
Exercise: Using a Time Series Element
Using Historic Data in a Time Series Element
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Time Series
Using Reporting Periods
Computing Moving Averages
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part I
Overview
Unit 11 Overview
Understanding Uncertainty
Using Probability Distributions
The Stochastic Element
Monte Carlo Simulation
Running a Probabilistic Simulation
Viewing Time Histories of Probabilistic Results
Exercise: Using a Stochastic Element
Selecting Probability Distributions
Creating and Displaying Correlations
Exercise: Creating Correlations With Functions
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part II
Overview
Unit 12 Overview
Resampling a Stochastic
Exercise: Stochastic Inflow
Exercise: Autocorrelating a Stochastic
Using the Extrema Element
Randomly Sampling a Time Series
Understanding Random Numbers and Sampling
How Many Realizations Are Enough?
Classifying and Screening Realizations
Viewing Distributions at Different Times
Running a Deterministic Simulation
Unit 12 Summary
Unit 13 - Modeling Discrete Events
Overview
Unit 13 Overview
Basic Discrete Event Modeling Concepts
Generating a Timed Event
Understanding Event Triggering
Exercise: Triggering Multiple Elements
Causing a Discrete Change to a Quantity
Exercise: Complex Triggering
Tracking the State of a System
Exercise: Using Status Elements
Using Feedback and Allocation for Outflows
Simulating Processes and Queues
Routing Events
Interrupting a Simulation
Unit 13 Summary
Unit 14 - Modeling Scenarios
Overview
Unit 14 Overview
Introduction to Scenario Modeling
Creating Scenarios
Understanding the Active Scenario
Running Scenarios
Comparing Scenario Results
Editing Scenarios and Adding New Scenarios
Changing Model Logic Between Scenarios
Exercise: Using Scenarios
Unit 14 Summary
Unit 15 - Documenting Your Model
Overview
Unit 15 Overview
Organizing Your Model
Adding Graphics and Text to Your Model
Aligning, Spacing, Ordering and Grouping Objects
Creating Notes
Adding Hyperlinks to the Graphics Pane
Customizing the Appearance of Elements
Modifying and Filtering Influences
Using Clones to Better Organize a Model
Unit 15 Summary
Unit 16 - Creating Dashboards and Player Files
Overview
Unit 16 Overview
Dashboards and Player Files: An Overview
Creating a Simple Dashboard
Creating, Viewing and Running a Player File
Understanding Dashboard and Player Views
Dashboard Input Controls
Dashboard Output Controls
Dashboard Button Controls
Exercise: Adding a Dashboard to a Model
Advanced Dashboard Options
Unit 16 Summary
Unit 17 - The Next Steps: Becoming an Expert GoldSim Modeler
Overview
Unit 17 Overview
Brief Overview of Key Advanced Features
Brief Overview of Specialized Modules
Building Real World Models: The Modeling Process
The GoldSim Model Library
Other GoldSim Resources
The GoldSim Contaminant Transport Module
Overview
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Overview
Course Introduction
What is the Contaminant Transport Module?
Course Objectives
Contaminant Transport Module Versions
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Using Arrays in GoldSim
Overview
Unit 2 Overview
Activating the Contaminant Transport Module
What are Arrays and Why Do We Need Them?
Creating Vectors
Referencing and Manipulating Vectors
Manipulating Vectors Using Built-In Functions
Exercise: Creating and Manipulating Vectors
Referencing and Viewing Vectors
Exercise: Viewing Probabilistic Vector Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Introduction to Contaminant Transport Modeling Using GoldSim
Overview
Unit 3 Overview
Key Decisions Required When Building a Model
Physical Processes: Advection
Physical Processes: Diffusion and Dispersion
Chemical Processes: Reactions and Partitioning
Other Processes Controlling Mass Transport
Solving the Mass Transport Equations
The Problem of Uncertainty
GoldSim Modeling Philosophy
Contaminant Transport Module Basic Concepts
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Exploring and Running a Simple Contaminant Transport Model
Overview
Unit 4 Overview
Changes to the GoldSim User Interface
Conceptual Model for Simple Example
Describing the Flow System
Defining the Species and Environmental Media
Representing the Pond
Representing the Sediment and Unsaturated Zone
Representing the Saturated Zone
Modeling Mixing (Dilution) in the Stream
Viewing Contaminant Transport Results
Representing Uncertainty in our Simple Model
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Building a Simple Model of a Well-Mixed Environmental Compartment
Overview
Unit 5 Overview
Problem Definition: Mass in a Well-Mixed Tank
Understanding the Material Container
Defining the Contaminant Species
Understanding the Species and Element Array Label
Defining the Environmental Media
Representing the Tank Using a Cell Pathway
Running the Model and Viewing Results
Understanding the Equations for a Well-Mixed Tank
Modeling Multiple Fluids and Solids
Exercise: Modeling a Tank with Multiple Fluids
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Modeling Advective Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Overview
Unit 6 Overview
Creating an Outflow from a Cell Pathway
Understanding Advective Inflows and Outflows
Exercise: Mass Transport Between Two Tanks
Equations for Advective Transport Between Cells
Exercise: Mass Transport with Partitioning
Equations for Advective Transport and Partitioning
Complex Boundary and Initial Conditions
Exercise: Cell Mass Input Rate Boundary Condition
Mass Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Cell Nets and Types of Mass Flux Links
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Complex Transport Processes in Environmental Compartments
Overview
Unit 7 Overview
Dynamically Changing Flows and Volumes
Exercise: Pond with a Changing Volume
Addressing Rapidly Changing Cell Media Quantities
Representing Solubility Constraints
Exercise: Modeling Solubility Constraints
Modeling Advection via Solids
Modeling Advection via Suspended Particulates
Exercise: Transport of Suspended Particulates
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Direct Transfer
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Treatment
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Diffusive Transport
Overview
Unit 8 Overview
Representing a Spatially Continuous Process
Understanding the Diffusion Equation
Creating a Diffusive Mass Flux Link
Simulating Diffusion Through a Tube
Exercise: Diffusion Through a Sediment Layer
Mass Transfer through Diffusive Barriers
Representing the Geometry of Diffusive Transport
Modeling Diffusive Boundary Layers
Exercise: Transport Across the Air-Water Interface
Representing Complex Diffusive Processes
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Advectively Dominated Transport with Dispersion
Overview
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding the Advection-Dispersion Equation
Introduction to the Aquifer Pathway
Defining the Basic Inputs for an Aquifer Pathway
How Does an Aquifer Work?
Exercise: Using an Aquifer Element
Boundary Conditions for an Aquifer Element
Exercise: Aquifer Element Boundary Conditions
Introduction to the Pipe Pathway
Advanced Features of the Pipe Pathway
Exercise: Suspended Solids in Aquifers and Pipes
Understanding Looping Pathway Networks
Computing Concentrations at Specific Locations
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Decay Chains, Isotopes and Doses
Overview
Unit 10 Overview
Using the Species Element in the RT Module
Modeling 1st-Order Reactions and Reaction Products
Exercise: Simple Decay and Ingrowth
Using GoldSim’s Built-in Database of Decay Chains
Exercise: Simulating Radionuclide Decay Chains
Modeling Isotopes
Modeling Impacts Using the Receptor Element
Exercise: Computing Doses
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Complex Source Terms
Overview
Unit 11 Overview
What is a Source and When Should You Use It?
Overview of the Source Element
Modeling Loss of Containment: Single Package
Modeling Degradation of the Waste Matrix
Modeling Transport of Exposed Mass from a Source
Exercise: Modeling Release from a Concrete Vault
Modeling a Source Consisting of Multiple Packages
Exercise: Source Release with Multiple Packages
Representing Complex Barrier Failure Distributions
Exercise: Modeling Complex Container Failure
Advanced Source Concepts
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Pulling it All Together: Building Complex Contaminant Transport Models
Overview
Unit 12 Overview
Dealing with Uncertainty
Building Complex, Multi-Dimensional Models
Representing Complex Flow Systems
Representing Spatial Variability
Representing Complex Geochemistry
Instantaneously Changing Mass in Pathways
Strategies for Managing Large, Complex Models
Advanced Contaminant Transport Elements
Becoming an Expert Contaminant Transport Modeler
Introduction to GoldSim
Overview
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Overview
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Basic Concepts
Overview
Unit 2 Overview
Basic Simulation Concepts
What is GoldSim?
The Basic Building Blocks of a GoldSim Model
Linking Elements Together to Create a Model
Building Large, Hierarchical Models
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Exploring and Running a Simple Model
Overview
Unit 3 Overview
Opening a Model in GoldSim
The GoldSim User Interface
Selecting GoldSim Commands
Viewing Element Properties
Viewing the Simulation Settings
Running the Model
Viewing Results
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Building a Simple Model
Overview
Unit 4 Overview
Creating a New Model File
Stating the Problem and Entering Data
Defining the Inflow Rate to the Tank
Creating a Pool Element to Represent the Tank
Specifying the Leakage Rate
Proper Model Design: Using Input Elements
Simulation Settings and Running the Model
Viewing Results and Creating a Result Element
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Understanding and Working with Elements
Overview
Unit 5 Overview
Creating Elements
Understanding GoldSim Outputs
Understanding Dimensions and Units
Linking Elements and Writing Expressions
Data and Expression Elements
Exercise: Calculating Runoff
Understanding Influences
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Carrying Out a Dynamic Simulation
Overview
Unit 6 Overview
Understanding Dynamic Behavior
Representing Time in a Dynamic Simulation
Specifying the Simulation Settings for Time
How to Make Models Vary with Time
Introduction to the Reservoir Element
Exercise: Calculating the Cumulative Runoff
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Using Run Properties to Reference Time
Representing Complex If-Then Logic
Exercise: Using a Selector
Formatting Results and Using Result Elements
Exporting from a Time History Result Element
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Material Flows
Overview
Unit 7 Overview
Adding an Upper Bound to a Reservoir
Exercise: Modeling an Overflowing Pond
Understanding Unscheduled Timesteps
The Withdrawal Rate Output of a Reservoir
Redirecting Flows Using the Splitter Element
Exercise: Redirecting Flows
Allocating Flows Using the Allocator Element
Exercise: Allocating a Limited Water Supply
Using the Sum Element
Modeling Multiple Withdrawals from a Stock
The Pool Element: A More Powerful Reservoir
Managing Multiple Outflows from a Pool
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Feedback Loops
Overview
Unit 8 Overview
Understanding Feedback Loops
How Does GoldSim Handle Loops?
Exercise: Modeling an Evaporating Pond
Using Lookup Table Elements
Exercise: Using a Lookup Table
Simulating Feedback Control
The Deadband Controller
The Proportional Controller
The PID Controller
Using Feedback Control and Allocation for Outflows
Interacting Feedback Loops
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Delays
Overview
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding Delays
Modeling Material Delays
Exercise: Modeling a Leaky Pipeline
Exercise: Handling Recirculating (Recursive) Logic
Modeling Information Delays
Information Delays and Feedback Loops
Simulating a Forecast
Exercise: Proportional Controller with Forecast
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Building Hierarchical Models
Overview
Unit 10 Overview
Understanding Containers
Creating and Navigating Containers
Exercise: Organizing a Model Using Containers
Tools for Exploring Complex Hierarchical Models
Localizing Containers
Exercise: Localized Containers
Understanding the Container Properties Dialog
Protecting a Container
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Dealing with Dates and Time
Overview
Unit 11 Overview
Creating Calendar-Based Models
Referencing Dates/Times Using Run Properties
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Lookup Table
Defining Time Series
Exercise: Using a Time Series Element
Using Historic Data in a Time Series Element
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Time Series
Using Reporting Periods
Computing Moving Averages
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part I
Overview
Unit 12 Overview
Understanding Uncertainty
Using Probability Distributions
The Stochastic Element
Monte Carlo Simulation
Running a Probabilistic Simulation
Viewing Time Histories of Probabilistic Results
Exercise: Using a Stochastic Element
Selecting Probability Distributions
Creating and Displaying Correlations
Exercise: Creating Correlations With Functions
Unit 12 Summary
Unit 13 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part II
Overview
Unit 13 Overview
Resampling a Stochastic
Exercise: Stochastic Inflow
Exercise: Autocorrelating a Stochastic
Using the Extrema Element
Randomly Sampling a Time Series
Understanding Random Numbers and Sampling
How Many Realizations Are Enough?
Classifying and Screening Realizations
Viewing Distributions at Different Times
Running a Deterministic Simulation
Unit 13 Summary
Unit 14 - Modeling Discrete Events
Overview
Unit 14 Overview
Basic Discrete Event Modeling Concepts
Generating a Timed Event
Understanding Event Triggering
Exercise: Triggering Multiple Elements
Causing a Discrete Change to a Quantity
Exercise: Complex Triggering
Tracking the State of a System
Simulating Processes and Queues
Routing Events
Interrupting a Simulation
Unit 14 Summary
Unit 15 - Modeling Scenarios
Overview
Unit 15 Overview
Introduction to Scenario Modeling
Creating Scenarios
Understanding the Active Scenario
Running Scenarios
Comparing Scenario Results
Editing Scenarios and Adding New Scenarios
Changing Model Logic Between Scenarios
Exercise: Using Scenarios
Unit 15 Summary
Unit 16 - Documenting Your Model
Overview
Unit 16 Overview
Organizing Your Model
Adding Graphics and Text to Your Model
Aligning, Spacing, Ordering and Grouping Objects
Creating Notes
Adding Hyperlinks to the Graphics Pane
Customizing the Appearance of Elements
Modifying and Filtering Influences
Using Clones to Better Organize a Model
Unit 16 Summary
Unit 17 - Creating Dashboards and Player Files
Overview
Unit 17 Overview
Dashboards and Player Files: An Overview
Creating a Simple Dashboard
Creating, Viewing and Running a Player File
Understanding Dashboard and Player Views
Dashboard Input Controls
Dashboard Output Controls
Dashboard Button Controls
Exercise: Adding a Dashboard to a Model
Advanced Dashboard Options
Unit 17 Summary
Unit 18 - The Next Steps: Becoming an Expert GoldSim Modeler
Overview
Unit 18 Overview
Brief Overview of Key Advanced Features
Brief Overview of Specialized Modules
Building Real World Models: The Modeling Process
The GoldSim Model Library
Other GoldSim Resources
The GoldSim Contaminant Transport Module
Overview
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Overview
Course Introduction
What is the Contaminant Transport Module?
Course Objectives
Contaminant Transport Module Versions
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Using Arrays in GoldSim
Overview
Unit 2 Overview
Activating the Contaminant Transport Module
What are Arrays and Why Do We Need Them?
Creating Vectors
Referencing and Manipulating Vectors
Manipulating Vectors Using Built-In Functions
Exercise: Creating and Manipulating Vectors
Referencing and Viewing Vectors
Exercise: Viewing Probabilistic Vector Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Introduction to Contaminant Transport Modeling Using GoldSim
Overview
Unit 3 Overview
Key Decisions Required When Building a Model
Physical Processes: Advection
Physical Processes: Diffusion and Dispersion
Chemical Processes: Reactions and Partitioning
Other Processes Controlling Mass Transport
Solving the Mass Transport Equations
The Problem of Uncertainty
GoldSim Modeling Philosophy
Contaminant Transport Module Basic Concepts
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Exploring and Running a Simple Contaminant Transport Model
Overview
Unit 4 Overview
Changes to the GoldSim User Interface
Conceptual Model for Simple Example
Describing the Flow System
Defining the Species and Environmental Media
Representing the Pond
Representing the Sediment and Unsaturated Zone
Representing the Saturated Zone
Modeling Mixing (Dilution) in the Stream
Viewing Contaminant Transport Results
Representing Uncertainty in our Simple Model
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Building a Simple Model of a Well-Mixed Environmental Compartment
Overview
Unit 5 Overview
Problem Definition: Mass in a Well-Mixed Tank
Understanding the Material Container
Defining the Contaminant Species
Understanding the Species and Element Array Label
Defining the Environmental Media
Representing the Tank Using a Cell Pathway
Running the Model and Viewing Results
Understanding the Equations for a Well-Mixed Tank
Modeling Multiple Fluids and Solids
Exercise: Modeling a Tank with Multiple Fluids
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Modeling Advective Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Overview
Unit 6 Overview
Creating an Outflow from a Cell Pathway
Understanding Advective Inflows and Outflows
Exercise: Mass Transport Between Two Tanks
Equations for Advective Transport Between Cells
Exercise: Mass Transport with Partitioning
Equations for Advective Transport and Partitioning
Complex Boundary and Initial Conditions
Exercise: Cell Mass Input Rate Boundary Condition
Mass Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Cell Nets and Types of Mass Flux Links
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Complex Transport Processes in Environmental Compartments
Overview
Unit 7 Overview
Dynamically Changing Flows and Volumes
Exercise: Pond with a Changing Volume
Addressing Rapidly Changing Cell Media Quantities
Representing Solubility Constraints
Exercise: Modeling Solubility Constraints
Modeling Advection via Solids
Modeling Advection via Suspended Particulates
Exercise: Transport of Suspended Particulates
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Direct Transfer
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Treatment
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Diffusive Transport
Overview
Unit 8 Overview
Representing a Spatially Continuous Process
Understanding the Diffusion Equation
Creating a Diffusive Mass Flux Link
Simulating Diffusion Through a Tube
Exercise: Diffusion Through a Sediment Layer
Mass Transfer through Diffusive Barriers
Representing the Geometry of Diffusive Transport
Modeling Diffusive Boundary Layers
Exercise: Transport Across the Air-Water Interface
Representing Complex Diffusive Processes
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Advectively Dominated Transport with Dispersion
Overview
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding the Advection-Dispersion Equation
Introduction to the Aquifer Pathway
Defining the Basic Inputs for an Aquifer Pathway
How Does an Aquifer Work?
Exercise: Using an Aquifer Element
Boundary Conditions for an Aquifer Element
Exercise: Aquifer Element Boundary Conditions
Introduction to the Pipe Pathway
Advanced Features of the Pipe Pathway
Exercise: Suspended Solids in Aquifers and Pipes
Understanding Looping Pathway Networks
Computing Concentrations at Specific Locations
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Decay Chains, Isotopes and Doses
Overview
Unit 10 Overview
Using the Species Element in the RT Module
Modeling 1st-Order Reactions and Reaction Products
Exercise: Simple Decay and Ingrowth
Using GoldSim’s Built-in Database of Decay Chains
Exercise: Simulating Radionuclide Decay Chains
Modeling Isotopes
Modeling Impacts Using the Receptor Element
Exercise: Computing Doses
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Complex Source Terms
Overview
Unit 11 Overview
What is a Source and When Should You Use It?
Overview of the Source Element
Modeling Loss of Containment: Single Package
Modeling Degradation of the Waste Matrix
Modeling Transport of Exposed Mass from a Source
Exercise: Modeling Release from a Concrete Vault
Modeling a Source Consisting of Multiple Packages
Exercise: Source Release with Multiple Packages
Representing Complex Barrier Failure Distributions
Exercise: Modeling Complex Container Failure
Advanced Source Concepts
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Pulling it All Together: Building Complex Contaminant Transport Models
Overview
Unit 12 Overview
Dealing with Uncertainty
Building Complex, Multi-Dimensional Models
Representing Complex Flow Systems
Representing Spatial Variability
Representing Complex Geochemistry
Instantaneously Changing Mass in Pathways
Strategies for Managing Large, Complex Models
Advanced Contaminant Transport Elements
Becoming an Expert Contaminant Transport Modeler
Introduction to GoldSim
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Basic Concepts
Unit 2 Overview
Basic Simulation Concepts
What is GoldSim?
The Basic Building Blocks of a GoldSim Model
Linking Elements Together to Create a Model
Building Large, Hierarchical Models
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Exploring and Running a Simple Model
Unit 3 Overview
Opening a Model in GoldSim
The GoldSim User Interface
Selecting GoldSim Commands
Viewing Element Properties
Viewing the Simulation Settings
Running the Model
Viewing Results
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Building a Simple Model
Unit 4 Overview
Creating a New Model File
Stating the Problem and Entering Data
Defining the Inflow Rate to the Tank
Creating a Pool Element to Represent the Tank
Specifying the Leakage Rate
Proper Model Design: Using Input Elements
Simulation Settings and Running the Model
Viewing Results and Creating a Result Element
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Understanding and Working with Elements
Unit 5 Overview
Creating Elements
Understanding GoldSim Outputs
Understanding Dimensions and Units
Linking Elements and Writing Expressions
Data and Expression Elements
Exercise: Calculating Runoff
Understanding Influences
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Carrying Out a Dynamic Simulation
Unit 6 Overview
Understanding Dynamic Behavior
Representing Time in a Dynamic Simulation
Specifying the Simulation Settings for Time
How to Make Models Vary with Time
Introduction to the Reservoir Element
Exercise: Calculating the Cumulative Runoff
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Using Run Properties to Reference Time
Representing Complex If-Then Logic
Exercise: Using a Selector
Formatting Results and Using Result Elements
Exporting from a Time History Result Element
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Material Flows
Unit 7 Overview
Adding an Upper Bound to a Reservoir
Exercise: Modeling an Overflowing Pond
Understanding Unscheduled Timesteps
The Withdrawal Rate Output of a Reservoir
Redirecting Flows Using the Splitter Element
Exercise: Redirecting Flows
Allocating Flows Using the Allocator Element
Exercise: Allocating a Limited Water Supply
Using the Sum Element
Modeling Multiple Withdrawals from a Stock
The Pool Element: A More Powerful Reservoir
Managing Multiple Outflows from a Pool
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Loops and Delays
Unit 8 Overview
Understanding Feedback Loops
How Does GoldSim Handle Loops?
Exercise: Modeling an Evaporating Pond
Using Lookup Table Elements
Exercise: Using a Lookup Table
Simulating Feedback Control
Interacting Feedback Loops
Understanding Delays
Modeling Material Delays
Exercise: Modeling a Leaky Pipeline
Exercise: Handling Recirculating Logic
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Building Hierarchical Models
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding Containers
Creating and Navigating Containers
Exercise: Organizing a Model Using Containers
Tools for Exploring Complex Hierarchical Models
Localizing Containers
Exercise: Localized Containers
Understanding the Container Properties Dialog
Protecting a Container
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Dealing with Dates and Time
Unit 10 Overview
Creating Calendar-Based Models
Referencing Dates/Times Using Run Properties
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Lookup Table
Defining Time Series
Exercise: Using a Time Series Element
Using Historic Data in a Time Series Element
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Time Series
Using Reporting Periods
Computing Moving Averages
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part I
Unit 11 Overview
Understanding Uncertainty
Using Probability Distributions
The Stochastic Element
Monte Carlo Simulation
Running a Probabilistic Simulation
Viewing Time Histories of Probabilistic Results
Exercise: Using a Stochastic Element
Selecting Probability Distributions
Creating and Displaying Correlations
Exercise: Creating Correlations With Functions
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part II
Unit 12 Overview
Resampling a Stochastic
Exercise: Stochastic Inflow
Exercise: Autocorrelating a Stochastic
Using the Extrema Element
Randomly Sampling a Time Series
Understanding Random Numbers and Sampling
How Many Realizations Are Enough?
Classifying and Screening Realizations
Viewing Distributions at Different Times
Running a Deterministic Simulation
Unit 12 Summary
Unit 13 - Modeling Discrete Events
Unit 13 Overview
Basic Discrete Event Modeling Concepts
Generating a Timed Event
Understanding Event Triggering
Exercise: Triggering Multiple Elements
Causing a Discrete Change to a Quantity
Exercise: Complex Triggering
Tracking the State of a System
Exercise: Using Status Elements
Using Feedback and Allocation for Outflows
Simulating Processes and Queues
Routing Events
Interrupting a Simulation
Unit 13 Summary
Unit 14 - Modeling Scenarios
Unit 14 Overview
Introduction to Scenario Modeling
Creating Scenarios
Understanding the Active Scenario
Running Scenarios
Comparing Scenario Results
Editing Scenarios and Adding New Scenarios
Changing Model Logic Between Scenarios
Exercise: Using Scenarios
Unit 14 Summary
Unit 15 - Documenting Your Model
Unit 15 Overview
Organizing Your Model
Adding Graphics and Text to Your Model
Aligning, Spacing, Ordering and Grouping Objects
Creating Notes
Adding Hyperlinks to the Graphics Pane
Customizing the Appearance of Elements
Modifying and Filtering Influences
Using Clones to Better Organize a Model
Unit 15 Summary
Unit 16 - Creating Dashboards and Player Files
Unit 16 Overview
Dashboards and Player Files: An Overview
Creating a Simple Dashboard
Creating, Viewing and Running a Player File
Understanding Dashboard and Player Views
Dashboard Input Controls
Dashboard Output Controls
Dashboard Button Controls
Exercise: Adding a Dashboard to a Model
Advanced Dashboard Options
Unit 16 Summary
Unit 17 - The Next Steps: Becoming an Expert GoldSim Modeler
Unit 17 Overview
Brief Overview of Key Advanced Features
Brief Overview of Specialized Modules
Building Real World Models: The Modeling Process
The GoldSim Model Library
Other GoldSim Resources
The GoldSim Contaminant Transport Module
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Course Introduction
What is the Contaminant Transport Module?
Course Objectives
Contaminant Transport Module Versions
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Using Arrays in GoldSim
Unit 2 Overview
Activating the Contaminant Transport Module
What are Arrays and Why Do We Need Them?
Creating Vectors
Referencing and Manipulating Vectors
Manipulating Vectors Using Built-In Functions
Exercise: Creating and Manipulating Vectors
Referencing and Viewing Vectors
Exercise: Viewing Probabilistic Vector Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Introduction to Contaminant Transport Modeling Using GoldSim
Unit 3 Overview
Key Decisions Required When Building a Model
Physical Processes: Advection
Physical Processes: Diffusion and Dispersion
Chemical Processes: Reactions and Partitioning
Other Processes Controlling Mass Transport
Solving the Mass Transport Equations
The Problem of Uncertainty
GoldSim Modeling Philosophy
Contaminant Transport Module Basic Concepts
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Exploring and Running a Simple Contaminant Transport Model
Unit 4 Overview
Changes to the GoldSim User Interface
Conceptual Model for Simple Example
Describing the Flow System
Defining the Species and Environmental Media
Representing the Pond
Representing the Sediment and Unsaturated Zone
Representing the Saturated Zone
Modeling Mixing (Dilution) in the Stream
Viewing Contaminant Transport Results
Representing Uncertainty in our Simple Model
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Building a Simple Model of a Well-Mixed Environmental Compartment
Unit 5 Overview
Problem Definition: Mass in a Well-Mixed Tank
Understanding the Material Container
Defining the Contaminant Species
Understanding the Species and Element Array Label
Defining the Environmental Media
Representing the Tank Using a Cell Pathway
Running the Model and Viewing Results
Understanding the Equations for a Well-Mixed Tank
Modeling Multiple Fluids and Solids
Exercise: Modeling a Tank with Multiple Fluids
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Modeling Advective Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Unit 6 Overview
Creating an Outflow from a Cell Pathway
Understanding Advective Inflows and Outflows
Exercise: Mass Transport Between Two Tanks
Equations for Advective Transport Between Cells
Exercise: Mass Transport with Partitioning
Equations for Advective Transport and Partitioning
Complex Boundary and Initial Conditions
Exercise: Cell Mass Input Rate Boundary Condition
Mass Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Cell Nets and Types of Mass Flux Links
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Complex Transport Processes in Environmental Compartments
Unit 7 Overview
Dynamically Changing Flows and Volumes
Exercise: Pond with a Changing Volume
Addressing Rapidly Changing Cell Media Quantities
Representing Solubility Constraints
Exercise: Modeling Solubility Constraints
Modeling Advection via Solids
Modeling Advection via Suspended Particulates
Exercise: Transport of Suspended Particulates
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Direct Transfer
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Treatment
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Diffusive Transport
Unit 8 Overview
Representing a Spatially Continuous Process
Understanding the Diffusion Equation
Creating a Diffusive Mass Flux Link
Simulating Diffusion Through a Tube
Exercise: Diffusion Through a Sediment Layer
Mass Transfer through Diffusive Barriers
Representing the Geometry of Diffusive Transport
Modeling Diffusive Boundary Layers
Exercise: Transport Across the Air-Water Interface
Representing Complex Diffusive Processes
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Advectively Dominated Transport with Dispersion
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding the Advection-Dispersion Equation
Introduction to the Aquifer Pathway
Defining the Basic Inputs for an Aquifer Pathway
How Does an Aquifer Work?
Exercise: Using an Aquifer Element
Boundary Conditions for an Aquifer Element
Exercise: Aquifer Element Boundary Conditions
Introduction to the Pipe Pathway
Advanced Features of the Pipe Pathway
Exercise: Suspended Solids in Aquifers and Pipes
Understanding Looping Pathway Networks
Computing Concentrations at Specific Locations
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Decay Chains, Isotopes and Doses
Unit 10 Overview
Using the Species Element in the RT Module
Modeling 1st-Order Reactions and Reaction Products
Exercise: Simple Decay and Ingrowth
Using GoldSim’s Built-in Database of Decay Chains
Exercise: Simulating Radionuclide Decay Chains
Modeling Isotopes
Modeling Impacts Using the Receptor Element
Exercise: Computing Doses
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Complex Source Terms
Unit 11 Overview
What is a Source and When Should You Use It?
Overview of the Source Element
Modeling Loss of Containment: Single Package
Modeling Degradation of the Waste Matrix
Modeling Transport of Exposed Mass from a Source
Exercise: Modeling Release from a Concrete Vault
Modeling a Source Consisting of Multiple Packages
Exercise: Source Release with Multiple Packages
Representing Complex Barrier Failure Distributions
Exercise: Modeling Complex Container Failure
Advanced Source Concepts
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Pulling it All Together: Building Complex Contaminant Transport Models
Unit 12 Overview
Dealing with Uncertainty
Building Complex, Multi-Dimensional Models
Representing Complex Flow Systems
Representing Spatial Variability
Representing Complex Geochemistry
Instantaneously Changing Mass in Pathways
Strategies for Managing Large, Complex Models
Advanced Contaminant Transport Elements
Becoming an Expert Contaminant Transport Modeler
Introduction to GoldSim
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Basic Concepts
Unit 2 Overview
Basic Simulation Concepts
What is GoldSim?
The Basic Building Blocks of a GoldSim Model
Linking Elements Together to Create a Model
Building Large, Hierarchical Models
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Exploring and Running a Simple Model
Unit 3 Overview
Opening a Model in GoldSim
The GoldSim User Interface
Selecting GoldSim Commands
Viewing Element Properties
Viewing the Simulation Settings
Running the Model
Viewing Results
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Building a Simple Model
Unit 4 Overview
Creating a New Model File
Stating the Problem and Entering Data
Defining the Inflow Rate to the Tank
Creating a Pool Element to Represent the Tank
Specifying the Leakage Rate
Proper Model Design: Using Input Elements
Simulation Settings and Running the Model
Viewing Results and Creating a Result Element
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Understanding and Working with Elements
Unit 5 Overview
Creating Elements
Understanding GoldSim Outputs
Understanding Dimensions and Units
Linking Elements and Writing Expressions
Data and Expression Elements
Exercise: Calculating Runoff
Understanding Influences
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Carrying Out a Dynamic Simulation
Unit 6 Overview
Understanding Dynamic Behavior
Representing Time in a Dynamic Simulation
Specifying the Simulation Settings for Time
How to Make Models Vary with Time
Introduction to the Reservoir Element
Exercise: Calculating the Cumulative Runoff
Running a Model and Viewing Results
Using Run Properties to Reference Time
Representing Complex If-Then Logic
Exercise: Using a Selector
Formatting Results and Using Result Elements
Exporting from a Time History Result Element
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Material Flows
Unit 7 Overview
Adding an Upper Bound to a Reservoir
Exercise: Modeling an Overflowing Pond
Understanding Unscheduled Timesteps
The Withdrawal Rate Output of a Reservoir
Redirecting Flows Using the Splitter Element
Exercise: Redirecting Flows
Allocating Flows Using the Allocator Element
Exercise: Allocating a Limited Water Supply
Using the Sum Element
Modeling Multiple Withdrawals from a Stock
The Pool Element: A More Powerful Reservoir
Managing Multiple Outflows from a Pool
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Feedback Loops
Unit 8 Overview
Understanding Feedback Loops
How Does GoldSim Handle Loops?
Exercise: Modeling an Evaporating Pond
Using Lookup Table Elements
Exercise: Using a Lookup Table
Simulating Feedback Control
The Deadband Controller
The Proportional Controller
The PID Controller
Using Feedback Control and Allocation for Outflows
Interacting Feedback Loops
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Representing Complex Dynamics: Delays
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding Delays
Modeling Material Delays
Exercise: Modeling a Leaky Pipeline
Exercise: Handling Recirculating (Recursive) Logic
Modeling Information Delays
Information Delays and Feedback Loops
Simulating a Forecast
Exercise: Proportional Controller with Forecast
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Building Hierarchical Models
Unit 10 Overview
Understanding Containers
Creating and Navigating Containers
Exercise: Organizing a Model Using Containers
Tools for Exploring Complex Hierarchical Models
Localizing Containers
Exercise: Localized Containers
Understanding the Container Properties Dialog
Protecting a Container
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Dealing with Dates and Time
Unit 11 Overview
Creating Calendar-Based Models
Referencing Dates/Times Using Run Properties
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Lookup Table
Defining Time Series
Exercise: Using a Time Series Element
Using Historic Data in a Time Series Element
Exercise: Seasonal Variables in a Time Series
Using Reporting Periods
Computing Moving Averages
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part I
Unit 12 Overview
Understanding Uncertainty
Using Probability Distributions
The Stochastic Element
Monte Carlo Simulation
Running a Probabilistic Simulation
Viewing Time Histories of Probabilistic Results
Exercise: Using a Stochastic Element
Selecting Probability Distributions
Creating and Displaying Correlations
Exercise: Creating Correlations With Functions
Unit 12 Summary
Unit 13 - Probabilistic Simulation: Part II
Unit 13 Overview
Resampling a Stochastic
Exercise: Stochastic Inflow
Exercise: Autocorrelating a Stochastic
Using the Extrema Element
Randomly Sampling a Time Series
Understanding Random Numbers and Sampling
How Many Realizations Are Enough?
Classifying and Screening Realizations
Viewing Distributions at Different Times
Running a Deterministic Simulation
Unit 13 Summary
Unit 14 - Modeling Discrete Events
Unit 14 Overview
Basic Discrete Event Modeling Concepts
Generating a Timed Event
Understanding Event Triggering
Exercise: Triggering Multiple Elements
Causing a Discrete Change to a Quantity
Exercise: Complex Triggering
Tracking the State of a System
Simulating Processes and Queues
Routing Events
Interrupting a Simulation
Unit 14 Summary
Unit 15 - Modeling Scenarios
Unit 15 Overview
Introduction to Scenario Modeling
Creating Scenarios
Understanding the Active Scenario
Running Scenarios
Comparing Scenario Results
Editing Scenarios and Adding New Scenarios
Changing Model Logic Between Scenarios
Exercise: Using Scenarios
Unit 15 Summary
Unit 16 - Documenting Your Model
Unit 16 Overview
Organizing Your Model
Adding Graphics and Text to Your Model
Aligning, Spacing, Ordering and Grouping Objects
Creating Notes
Adding Hyperlinks to the Graphics Pane
Customizing the Appearance of Elements
Modifying and Filtering Influences
Using Clones to Better Organize a Model
Unit 16 Summary
Unit 17 - Creating Dashboards and Player Files
Unit 17 Overview
Dashboards and Player Files: An Overview
Creating a Simple Dashboard
Creating, Viewing and Running a Player File
Understanding Dashboard and Player Views
Dashboard Input Controls
Dashboard Output Controls
Dashboard Button Controls
Exercise: Adding a Dashboard to a Model
Advanced Dashboard Options
Unit 17 Summary
Unit 18 - The Next Steps: Becoming an Expert GoldSim Modeler
Unit 18 Overview
Brief Overview of Key Advanced Features
Brief Overview of Specialized Modules
Building Real World Models: The Modeling Process
The GoldSim Model Library
Other GoldSim Resources
The GoldSim Contaminant Transport Module
Unit 1 - Getting Started
Course Introduction
What is the Contaminant Transport Module?
Course Objectives
Contaminant Transport Module Versions
How This Course is Organized
What You Need to Get Started
Unit 2 - Using Arrays in GoldSim
Unit 2 Overview
Activating the Contaminant Transport Module
What are Arrays and Why Do We Need Them?
Creating Vectors
Referencing and Manipulating Vectors
Manipulating Vectors Using Built-In Functions
Exercise: Creating and Manipulating Vectors
Referencing and Viewing Vectors
Exercise: Viewing Probabilistic Vector Results
Unit 2 Summary
Unit 3 - Introduction to Contaminant Transport Modeling Using GoldSim
Unit 3 Overview
Key Decisions Required When Building a Model
Physical Processes: Advection
Physical Processes: Diffusion and Dispersion
Chemical Processes: Reactions and Partitioning
Other Processes Controlling Mass Transport
Solving the Mass Transport Equations
The Problem of Uncertainty
GoldSim Modeling Philosophy
Contaminant Transport Module Basic Concepts
Unit 3 Summary
Unit 4 - Exploring and Running a Simple Contaminant Transport Model
Unit 4 Overview
Changes to the GoldSim User Interface
Conceptual Model for Simple Example
Describing the Flow System
Defining the Species and Environmental Media
Representing the Pond
Representing the Sediment and Unsaturated Zone
Representing the Saturated Zone
Modeling Mixing (Dilution) in the Stream
Viewing Contaminant Transport Results
Representing Uncertainty in our Simple Model
Unit 4 Summary
Unit 5 - Building a Simple Model of a Well-Mixed Environmental Compartment
Unit 5 Overview
Problem Definition: Mass in a Well-Mixed Tank
Understanding the Material Container
Defining the Contaminant Species
Understanding the Species and Element Array Label
Defining the Environmental Media
Representing the Tank Using a Cell Pathway
Running the Model and Viewing Results
Understanding the Equations for a Well-Mixed Tank
Modeling Multiple Fluids and Solids
Exercise: Modeling a Tank with Multiple Fluids
Unit 5 Summary
Unit 6 - Modeling Advective Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Unit 6 Overview
Creating an Outflow from a Cell Pathway
Understanding Advective Inflows and Outflows
Exercise: Mass Transport Between Two Tanks
Equations for Advective Transport Between Cells
Exercise: Mass Transport with Partitioning
Equations for Advective Transport and Partitioning
Complex Boundary and Initial Conditions
Exercise: Cell Mass Input Rate Boundary Condition
Mass Transport Between Environmental Compartments
Cell Nets and Types of Mass Flux Links
Unit 6 Summary
Unit 7 - Modeling Complex Transport Processes in Environmental Compartments
Unit 7 Overview
Dynamically Changing Flows and Volumes
Exercise: Pond with a Changing Volume
Addressing Rapidly Changing Cell Media Quantities
Representing Solubility Constraints
Exercise: Modeling Solubility Constraints
Modeling Advection via Solids
Modeling Advection via Suspended Particulates
Exercise: Transport of Suspended Particulates
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Direct Transfer
Specialized Transport Mechanisms: Treatment
Unit 7 Summary
Unit 8 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Diffusive Transport
Unit 8 Overview
Representing a Spatially Continuous Process
Understanding the Diffusion Equation
Creating a Diffusive Mass Flux Link
Simulating Diffusion Through a Tube
Exercise: Diffusion Through a Sediment Layer
Mass Transfer through Diffusive Barriers
Representing the Geometry of Diffusive Transport
Modeling Diffusive Boundary Layers
Exercise: Transport Across the Air-Water Interface
Representing Complex Diffusive Processes
Unit 8 Summary
Unit 9 - Modeling Spatially Continuous Processes: Advectively Dominated Transport with Dispersion
Unit 9 Overview
Understanding the Advection-Dispersion Equation
Introduction to the Aquifer Pathway
Defining the Basic Inputs for an Aquifer Pathway
How Does an Aquifer Work?
Exercise: Using an Aquifer Element
Boundary Conditions for an Aquifer Element
Exercise: Aquifer Element Boundary Conditions
Introduction to the Pipe Pathway
Advanced Features of the Pipe Pathway
Exercise: Suspended Solids in Aquifers and Pipes
Understanding Looping Pathway Networks
Computing Concentrations at Specific Locations
Unit 9 Summary
Unit 10 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Decay Chains, Isotopes and Doses
Unit 10 Overview
Using the Species Element in the RT Module
Modeling 1st-Order Reactions and Reaction Products
Exercise: Simple Decay and Ingrowth
Using GoldSim’s Built-in Database of Decay Chains
Exercise: Simulating Radionuclide Decay Chains
Modeling Isotopes
Modeling Impacts Using the Receptor Element
Exercise: Computing Doses
Unit 10 Summary
Unit 11 - Using Features of the RT Module: Modeling Complex Source Terms
Unit 11 Overview
What is a Source and When Should You Use It?
Overview of the Source Element
Modeling Loss of Containment: Single Package
Modeling Degradation of the Waste Matrix
Modeling Transport of Exposed Mass from a Source
Exercise: Modeling Release from a Concrete Vault
Modeling a Source Consisting of Multiple Packages
Exercise: Source Release with Multiple Packages
Representing Complex Barrier Failure Distributions
Exercise: Modeling Complex Container Failure
Advanced Source Concepts
Unit 11 Summary
Unit 12 - Pulling it All Together: Building Complex Contaminant Transport Models
Unit 12 Overview
Dealing with Uncertainty
Building Complex, Multi-Dimensional Models
Representing Complex Flow Systems
Representing Spatial Variability
Representing Complex Geochemistry
Instantaneously Changing Mass in Pathways
Strategies for Managing Large, Complex Models
Advanced Contaminant Transport Elements
Becoming an Expert Contaminant Transport Modeler
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