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Summer School: Coupled THC modeling for assessment of geo-energy subsurface applicationsIn-Person Event
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Haus H, VR1& VR2 (GFZ Potsdam)
Haus H, VR1& VR2
GFZ Potsdam
Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam
Description
An immersive 5-day hands-on experience in developing Thermal-Hydraulic-Chemical (THC) models using state-of-the-art open-source software. Participants will engage in practical simulation exercises connecting transport codes with chemical reactions. Tailored for professional consultants, modellers, and early-career scientists, this school provides a unique platform for knowledge transfer. It features expert lectures, interactive discussion sessions, and practical exercises, making it an ideal opportunity for those interested in modeling complex processes in porous media with coupled thermal, hydraulic, and chemical transport.
Participants will work with open-source tools for geoscientific simulation, gaining hands-on experience in building and interpreting models using real datasets. The preliminary program can be found at the bottom of the page - it may be subject to small changes according to the software's state of development.
This course will introduce the following software:
- MeshIt: in-house open-source meshing tool
- GOLEM-PHREEQC: novel open-source multiphysics reactive transport (THMC) simulator
- ParaView: open-access visualization tool for model analysis
All participants must bring their own laptop and are asked to download and install the required software prior to the beginning of the lectures. The material and installation guidelines will be provided once the registartion is confirmed. Minimum laptop requirements are:
- OS: Linux (preferred), Windows
- Free storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- CPU: 8 cores
The deadline for registration is on July 28th 2025.
The places are limited to 20 participants and will be selected on a first come - first served basis. Preference is given to practitioners from industry. Training and catering are offered free of charge. The participants are requested to travel and to book accommodation independently. This school is ideal for:
- Professionals in geosciences
- Industrial modellers
- Academics (from M.Sc. upwards)
Prior modeling experience and a desire in application of process-based simulation for real-world solutions are required.
The school will take place in the green area of GFZ:
Building H, Room VR1 and VR2, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam
The location can be reached from Potsdam Hbf by foot (ca. 20 min) or using bus-line 691. Access for people with restricted mobility is granted.
The team features the main developers of the GOLEM-PHREEQC coupling and MeshIt - Mauro Cacace, Marco De Lucia, and Guido Blöcher - as well as other experienced modelers such as Elena Petrova, Samuele Frigo, and Kalliopi Tzoufka.
We're very much looking forward to seeing you on the hill!
Contact: Dr. Guido Blöcher
Registration
Registration form THC Modeling Summer School
