How to Apply Phase Equilibrium Modelling to Geological Problems

8th to the 10th of June

Dre Renée Tamblyn, UNIL

Dre Renée Tamblyn, UNIL Pr Pierre Lanari, UNIL Pr Jillian Kendrick, Saint Mary's University, Canada Dr Nicolas Riel, University of Mainz, Germany Dr Hugo Dominguez, University of Mainz, Germany Dre Sara Nerone, University of Torino, Ita

Determining the conditions and processes of rock formation in the crust and mantle is a key part of all fields of petrology. Phase equilibrium modelling is the most powerful tool to address these questions, but creating a forward model requires an understanding of the principles of phase equilibria, the programs, datasets and models available, the limitations of this method and how these models can be interpreted. Additionally, phase equilibrium modelling is now being used in many new innovative ways, such as to understand local bulk chemical equilibria, to model trace element partitioning, and to model the partial melting of rocks in open and closed systems. Our speakers will present on both the basics of phase equilibrium modelling and on current state-of-the-art methods, and give practical advice on the theory and approach to solving geologically complex systems This workshop will address these basic and advanced aspects via lectures and activities, as well as provide a practical component where participants can bring their geological problem to be solved by phase equilibrium modelling. Participants will walk away with a solid understanding of these methods, as well as the experience and outcome of using phase equilibrium models in their own research.

Geopolis, UNIL

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