Coefficient of Transmissibility Formula

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The Coefficient of Transmissibility refers to the rate of flow of water in gallons per day through a vertical strip of the aquifer. Check FAQs
T=kbw
T - Coefficient of Transmissibility?k - Coefficient of Permeability?bw - Aquifer Thickness?

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1.5Edit=10Edit15Edit
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Coefficient of Transmissibility Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Coefficient of Transmissibility?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=kbw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=10cm/s15m
Next Step Convert Units
T=0.1m/s15m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=0.115
LAST Step Evaluate
T=1.5m²/s

Coefficient of Transmissibility Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Transmissibility
The Coefficient of Transmissibility refers to the rate of flow of water in gallons per day through a vertical strip of the aquifer.
Symbol: T
Measurement: Kinematic ViscosityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Permeability
The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the soil characteristics describes how easily a liquid will move through the soil.
Symbol: k
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aquifer Thickness
The Aquifer Thickness refers to the thickness of aquifer in which the pore spaces of rock forming the aquifer may or may not be with water.
Symbol: bw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Storage Coefficient category

​Go Aquifer Thickness given Coefficient of Transmissibility
bw=Tk
​Go Coefficient of Permeability given Coefficient of Transmissibility
k=Tbw

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Transmissibility?

Coefficient of Transmissibility evaluator uses Coefficient of Transmissibility = Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness to evaluate the Coefficient of Transmissibility, The Coefficient of Transmissibility is defined as the rate of flow of water in gallons per day through a vertical strip of aquifer. Coefficient of Transmissibility is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Transmissibility using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Transmissibility, enter Coefficient of Permeability (k) & Aquifer Thickness (bw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Transmissibility

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Transmissibility?
The formula of Coefficient of Transmissibility is expressed as Coefficient of Transmissibility = Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness. Here is an example- 1.5 = 0.1*15.
How to calculate Coefficient of Transmissibility?
With Coefficient of Permeability (k) & Aquifer Thickness (bw) we can find Coefficient of Transmissibility using the formula - Coefficient of Transmissibility = Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness.
Can the Coefficient of Transmissibility be negative?
No, the Coefficient of Transmissibility, measured in Kinematic Viscosity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Coefficient of Transmissibility?
Coefficient of Transmissibility is usually measured using the Square Meter per Second[m²/s] for Kinematic Viscosity. Square Meter per Hour[m²/s], Square Centimeter per Second[m²/s], Square Millimeter per Second[m²/s] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Transmissibility can be measured.
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