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Pumpingtest 150610085542 Lva1 App6892 PDF
Pumpingtest 150610085542 Lva1 App6892 PDF
Ramallah
December , 2005
Course Description
Hydrogeologists try to determine the most reliable
values for the hydraulic characteristics of the geological
formations.
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First Session
Overview of Aquifer Properties and
Conditions
Principles of Pumping Test
Aquifer Boundaries
Overview of Aquifer Test
Equations for Flow to a Pumping Well
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Second Session
Methods of Pumping Test
Pumping Test Analysis
Well Performance Tests
Recovery Test
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General Background on West Bank Water resources
- Eastern Basin
- Northeastern Basin
- Western Basin
Main Problems Facing Water Resources
REASONS Water-level decline
• Groundwater over-pumping
Today’
Today’s Water Levels
(uncontrolled pumping) from Year 2020
production wells.
t1
t2
t3
tn
Dynamic Water Level
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Aquifer Terminology:
Aquiclude:
A water-bearing layer of rock or sediment that is
incapable of transmitting water.
Aquifer:
A water-bearing layer of rock or sediment capable of
transmitting significant quantities of water.
Aquitard:
A water-bearing layer of rock or sediment that
transmits small quantities of water in relation to
Aquifer.
Terminology….Con’t
Confined Aquifer:
An aquifer whose upper and lower boundaries are defined by
aquicludes.
Drawdown:
the amount of water level decline in a well due to pumping.
Usually measured relative to static (non-pumping) conditions.
Unconfined Aquifer:
An aquifer in which the water table forms the upper boundary.
Darcy’s Law: states that the rate of flow through a porous medium is
proportional to the loss of head, and inversely proportional to the
length of the flow path, or
v = K (dh/dl)
where,
v = Q/A, which is the specific discharge, or Darcy velocity,
(length/time).
Q = the volume rate of flow (length3/time).
A = the cross sectional area normal to flow direction (length2).
dh/dl = aquifer hydraulic gradient (dimensionless) and,
K = hydraulic conductivity (length/time). ]
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Hydraulic Properties
Specific Storage (Ss)
Volume of water released from storage from a unit
volume of aquifer per unit decline in hydraulic
head. [1/L]
Storativity (S)
The storativity of a confined aquifer is the
volume of water released from storage per
unit surface area per unit change in head.
The storativity is dimensionless and
typically ranges from 5x10-5 to 5x10-3.
S=Ss*B
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Transmissivity (T)
The product of hydraulic conductivity and Aquifer
The following table shows representative values of hydraulic conductivity
conductivity
for various unconsolidated sedimentary materials, and sedimentary
sedimentary rocks:
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ASM Flowchart
Aquifer System
Management
Identifying
Data Needs Actions
Monitoring Reporting
Numerical (Modeling)
Laboratory Statistical
Data Handling
Analysis (WQ)
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Principle of Pumping Test
The principle of a pumping test
involves applying a stress to an
aquifer by extracting groundwater
from a pumping well and measuring
the aquifer response to that stress by
monitoring drawdown as a function of
time.
These measurements are then
incorporated into an appropriate well-
flow equation to calculate the
hydraulic parameters of the aquifer.
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It can be applied by Single-Well or Multi-Wells (observations)
Pumping well with observation wells in
unconfined aquifer
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Pumping Test in the Field
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Pumping tests are carried out to
determine:
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Before you start….Con’t
Pumping tests should be carried out with
open-end discharge pipe in order to avoid
back flow phenomena (i.e. Pp=Patm).
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Before you start….Con’t
Determine the reference point of
water level measurement in the well.
Determine number, location and
depth of observation wells (if any).
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Equipment Requirements
Flow Meter: flow meter is recommended for most
moderates to high flow-rate applications. Others means
of gauging flow such as containers could be used for
low- flow-rate applications.
Water level Indicator: To be used for measuring static
and dynamic water levels such as M-Scope or Data
Logger. Water level data should be recorded on aquifer
test data sheet.
Stop watch: The project team must have an accurate
wrist watch or stop watch. All watches must be
synchronized prior to starting pumping test.
Personal Requirements: Most of pumping tests will
initially require a minimum of three qualified people.
More staff is generally required for long-term constant
rate tests with observation wells.
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Measuring Water Level by M-Scope
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Measuring Pumping Rate by Flow Meter
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The measurements to be taken
Water levels measurements for pumping well
could be taken as the following:
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The measurements to be taken
pump
The measurements to be taken
After the pump has been shut down, the
water levels in the well will start to rise
again. These rises can be measured in
what is known as recovery test.
If the pumping rate was not constant
throughout the pumping test, recovery-
test data are more reliable than drawdown
data because the water table recovers at a
constant rate.
Measurements of recovery shall continue
until the aquifer has recovered to within
95% of its pre-pumping water level.
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Measurements of well discharge rate
Amongst the arrangements to be
made for pumping test is a discharge
rate control. This must be kept
constant throughout the test and
measured at least once every hour,
and any necessary adjustments shall
be made to keep it constant.
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Duration of pumping test
It’s difficult to determine how many hours that
pumping test required because period of pumping
depends on the type and natural materials of the
aquifer. In general pumping test is still until
pseudo-steady state flow is attained or low
fluctuation in dynamic water is occur.
D Q1
r Q2
a
w Q3
d
o Q4
w
n Q5
Time
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Data Sheet used
during the
performance of
Pumping Test
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Data Sheet for
Recovery
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Location of Observation Wells
The distance from pumped well
should be at Logarithmic Spacing.
Not too close to pumping well: ≥ 5m
or more.
Located on line parallel to any
boundary
Located on orthogonal line to identify
any boundary.
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Schematic Array for a test well
200m
Pumping Well 50m
25m
Observation
100m Wells
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Data Plots Interpretation
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Specific boundary conditions
S Log
t Log
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Theoretical Curve for Unconfined aquifer.
S Log
t Log
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Partial Penetration effect on confined aquifer, the dashed
curve is the theoretical time –drawdown data.
S- Log
t- Log
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The effect of well-bore storage on theoretical time-
drawdown data of observation well. The dashed curve is a
part of theoretical time –drawdown data
S- Log
t- Log
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The effect of a recharge boundary on theoretical
confined aquifer. The dashed curve is part of theoretical
time –drawdown data
S- Log
t- Log
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The effect of impermeable boundary on theoretical confined
aquifer. The dashed curve is part of theoretical time –
drawdown data
S- Log
t- Log
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Data Analysis Methods
Pumping Test Solution Methods: (To estimate aquifer properties
include single- and multi-well designs).
Theis (Confined)
Cooper-
Cooper-Jacob (Time-
(Time-Drawdown) (Confined)
Cooper-
Cooper-Jacob (Distance-
(Distance-Drawdown) (Confined)
Hantush and Jacob (Leaky-
(Leaky-Confined)
Neuman (Unconfined)
Moench (Unconfined/Partially Penetrating Well)
Moench (Fracture Flow)
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For confined aquifers, Steady State Flow
SWL
Q= 2πrkb(dh/dr)
r2
r1
Since T=Kb rw h1 h2
H
Q = 2πrT(dh/dr) hw R
b
Rearrange equation as follow:
dh=(Q/2πT)dr/r
With two observation wells, and by integrations
r2 h2
Q/ 2πT r1∫ 1/r dr = h1∫ dh 52
Gives (Q/ 2πT) ln (r2/r1)=h2-h1
In term of drawdown ……
(Q/ 2πT) ln (r2/r1)=s2-s1
SWL
r2
r1
h1 h2
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Based on the Dupuit and Forchheimer
assumptions:
Q = (2πrh)k(dh/dr)
hdh=(Q/ 2πK)dr/r
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By integrations
r2 h2
Q/ 2πk r1∫ dr/r = h 1∫ h dh
K=(Q/2π(h22-h21)) ln (r2/r1)
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For confined aquifers,
Transient Flow
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1. Theis Method( Curve Matching Method)
Theis (1935) solved the non-equilibrium flow equations in
radial coordinates as follows:
s=Q/4πT ∫∞(e-u/u).du
u
Where…
s= drawdown (L; m or ft)
r= is the distance from pumping well where (s) is
recorded ( L).
S= Storage coefficient
t= is the time since the beginning of pumping (minutes)
T= Transmissivity (L2/t) 59
1. Theis Method ( Curve Matching Method)
W(u)=-0.5772-lnu+u-(u2/2.2!)+(u3/3.3!)-(u4/4.4!)+…
s=(Q/4πT) W(u)
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General Assumption and Limitations for Theis Method
Prior to pumping, the potentiometric surface
is approximately horizontal (No slope).
the aquifer is confined and has an "apparent"
infinite extent
the aquifer is homogeneous, isotropic, of
uniform thickness over the area influenced by
pumping
the well is pumped at a constant rate
the well is fully penetrating
water removed from storage is discharged
instantaneously with decline in head
the well diameter is small so that well
storage is negligible.
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The data required for the Theis
solution are:
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The procedure for finding parameters by Theis
Method
0.1
0
1 10 100 1000 10000
1/u
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Matching
point
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2. Cooper-Jacob Method (Time-Drawdown,
Confined)
W(u)=-0.5772-lnu
rearrange eq
s =(2.303Q/4πT) log10 (2.25Tt/ r2S)
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For the (t-s) method, Transmissivity and
storativity are estimated as follow:
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s (m)
Q=100 Q=220
Q=200
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0.1 1 10 100 1000
time (min) 72
Remember!
Cooper-Jacob Method (Time-
Drawdown) is highly recommended
for pumping tests with single well
(conditioned by t?).
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3. Cooper-Jacob Method (Distance-Drawdown,
Confined)
If simultaneous observations are made of drawdown in three or
more observation wells, the observation well distance is plotted
along the logarithmic x-
x-axes, and drawdown is plotted along the
linear y-
y-axes.
T = 2.3Q/4π
2.3Q/4π∆s per one logarithmic cycle
Where,
delta (s) is the change in drawdown over one logarithmic cycle,
cycle,
(ro) is the distance defined by the intercept of the straight-
straight-line fit
of the data and zero-
zero-drawdown axis, and (t) is the time to which
the set of drawdown data correspond.
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Straight line plot of Cooper-Jacob
Method (Distance-Drawdown, Confined)
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4. Hantush and Jacob Method for Leaky (Semi)
Confined Aquifer
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The Hantush and Jacob (1955) solution for leaky aquifer
presents the following equations:
s=(Q/4π
s=(Q/4πT)W [u,r
[u,r/B]
/B] → T =(Q/4π
=(Q/4πs)W [u,r/B]
u,r/B]
W [u,r
[u,r/B]:
/B]: is the well function for leaky confined aquifer
B: Is the leakage factor given as
K’=[Tb’
=[Tb’(r/B)2]/r2
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log/log plot of Hantush Method
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The Hantush and Jacob solution has the
following assumptions:
s’ = s-
s-(s2/2h)
Where
S=(Q/4π
S=(Q/4πT) W(ua, ub,Γ )
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Where
W(ua, ub,Γ ) is the well function of water table and
S=(4Tuat)/r2…..for early drawdown data
Sy =(4Tubt)/r2..…
..…for later drawdown data
Γ= (r2Kv)/(b2Kh)
Where,
S is the storativity
Sy is the specific yield
R radial distance from pumping well
b is the initial saturated thickness of aquifer
Kv is horizontal hydraulic conductivity
Kh is horizontal hydraulic conductivity
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Neuman (Unconfined)
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Type Curves for Unconfined Aquifers
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Step drawdown test
Step drawdown test developed to assess the
Well Performance (Well losses due turbulent
flow).
The well is pumped at several successively
higher pumping rates and (s) for each rate
(step) is recorded with time.
At least 5 pumping steps are needed, each step
lasting from 1 to 2 hours.
Step drawdown test is used to determine the
Optimum Pumping Rate.
Step drawdown test can be used to determine
T and S from each step.
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Step drawdown test
Jacob suggest that the total drawdown in a well
can represented by:
sT=sa+sw=BQ+CQ2
Where…
sT is the total drawdown (L)
sa =BQ is part of drawdown due to Aquifer losses (as
laminar Term)
sw =CQ2 is part of drawdown due to well losses (as
Turbulent Term)
Q= Pumping Rate (L3/t)
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Dividing the equation by Q yields:
s/Q=B+CQ
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Q-s/Q RelationShip
0.5
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Q (m3/hr)
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Another parameter can computed
from step-drawdown test:
Lp=(BQ/(BQ+CQ2))*100
Where
Ground Level
Theoretical
Total Drawdown
Drawdown outside the
Aquifer Water Level
well
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DD=26.3 ft
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Specific Well Capacity
Step-drawdown test can be used also to determine Specific
Capacity of a well at various discharge rates.
Q/s=1/(B+CQ)
SC can be also determined (Q/s) from the constant rate test. It’s
important parameter that can gives indication about future well
productivity, degree of well development,… 95
Transmissivity can be estimated following Driscoll, 1986
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40
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20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Pumping Rate (m3/hr)
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Recovery Test
When pumping is stopped, water level rise towards it
pre-pumping level. The resulting drawdown at any time
after pumping stop is algebraic sum of (s) from well
and buildup (negative drawdown) from imaginary
recharge well.
Q
+Q
Time
-Q
t t’
s’
s
s srec 99
Residual Drawdown s’=s+srec
or
s’= (Q/4π
(Q/4πT)ln(t/t’
T)ln(t/t’)
or
s’=(2.303Q/4πT)log(t/t’)
or
T= (2.303Q)/4
(2.303Q)/4π∆s’
srec=s-s’
S 2 25Tt’ / 2
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Pumping Test reports
Pumping test reports should include the following:
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Thank You
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