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Correction Factor refers to the reduced efficiency and altered flow patterns due to the well not extending through the entire aquifer thickness. Check FAQs
G=Qv2πKb(H-hw)log((Rr),e)
G - Correction Factor?Qv - Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well?K - Coefficient of Permeability?b - Aquifer Thickness?H - Initial Piezometric Surface?hw - Depth of Water?R - Radius of Influence?r - Radius of Well?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.8289Edit=5.08Edit23.14160.105Edit15Edit(20Edit-2.44Edit)log((100Edit2.94Edit),e)
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Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
G=Qv2πKb(H-hw)log((Rr),e)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
G=5.08m³/s2π0.105cm/s15m(20m-2.44m)log((100m2.94m),e)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
G=5.08m³/s23.14160.105cm/s15m(20m-2.44m)log((100m2.94m),e)
Next Step Convert Units
G=5.08m³/s23.14160.001m/s15m(20m-2.44m)log((100m2.94m),e)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
G=5.0823.14160.00115(20-2.44)log((1002.94),e)
Next Step Evaluate
G=0.828901247649834
LAST Step Rounding Answer
G=0.8289

Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well Formula Elements

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Correction Factor
Correction Factor refers to the reduced efficiency and altered flow patterns due to the well not extending through the entire aquifer thickness.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well
Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well refers to the volume of water extracted from an aquifer when the well does not extend through the entire thickness of the aquifer.
Symbol: Qv
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Permeability
Coefficient of Permeability refers to the ease with which water can flow through the aquifer's pore spaces.
Symbol: K
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aquifer Thickness
Aquifer Thickness (at Midpoint between Equipotential lines) or otherwise is the thickness of aquifer in which the pore spaces of rock forming the aquifer may or may not be with water.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Initial Piezometric Surface
The initial piezometric surface refers to the level at which groundwater naturally stands in a confined aquifer before any pumping or external influence.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Water
Depth of Water is the depth in the well measured above the impermeable layer.
Symbol: hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Influence
The radius of influence is the distance from a pumping well to the point where the drawdown, or lowering of the water table, becomes negligible.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Well
The radius of well refers to the horizontal distance from the center of the well to its inner wall, essentially the well’s radius.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
log
Logarithmic function is an inverse function to exponentiation.
Syntax: log(Base, Number)

Other Formulas to find Correction Factor

​Go Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well
G=QvQfe

Other formulas in Partially Penetrating Artesian Well category

​Go Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well
Qv=2πKb(H-hw)Glog((Rr),e)
​Go Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well
K=Qv2πb(H-hw)Glog((Rr),e)

How to Evaluate Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well?

Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well evaluator uses Correction Factor = Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well/((2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water))/(log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))) to evaluate the Correction Factor, Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that accounts for the effect of partial penetration on the flow of water into a well, providing a correction to the discharge rate of a partially penetrating well in a confined aquifer. Correction Factor is denoted by G symbol.

How to evaluate Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well, enter Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well (Qv), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Aquifer Thickness (b), Initial Piezometric Surface (H), Depth of Water (hw), Radius of Influence (R) & Radius of Well (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well

What is the formula to find Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well?
The formula of Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well is expressed as Correction Factor = Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well/((2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water))/(log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))). Here is an example- 0.828901 = 5.08/((2*pi*0.00105*15*(20-2.44))/(log((100/2.94),e))).
How to calculate Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well?
With Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well (Qv), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Aquifer Thickness (b), Initial Piezometric Surface (H), Depth of Water (hw), Radius of Influence (R) & Radius of Well (r) we can find Correction Factor for Partial Penetration given Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well using the formula - Correction Factor = Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well/((2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water))/(log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Logarithmic Inverse (log) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Correction Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Correction Factor-
  • Correction Factor=Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity WellOpenImg
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