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Discharge by Spherical Flow refers to when water moves radially towards the well in a three-dimensional pattern, typical in confined aquifers or near partially penetrating wells. Check FAQs
Qs=2πKr(H-hw)
Qs - Discharge by Spherical Flow?K - Coefficient of Permeability?r - Radius of Well?H - Initial Piezometric Surface?hw - Depth of Water?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.3406Edit=23.14160.105Edit2.94Edit(20Edit-2.44Edit)
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Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qs=2πKr(H-hw)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qs=2π0.105cm/s2.94m(20m-2.44m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Qs=23.14160.105cm/s2.94m(20m-2.44m)
Next Step Convert Units
Qs=23.14160.001m/s2.94m(20m-2.44m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qs=23.14160.0012.94(20-2.44)
Next Step Evaluate
Qs=0.340597149839705m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qs=0.3406m³/s

Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well Formula Elements

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Discharge by Spherical Flow
Discharge by Spherical Flow refers to when water moves radially towards the well in a three-dimensional pattern, typical in confined aquifers or near partially penetrating wells.
Symbol: Qs
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.
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.
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.
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

Other Formulas to find Discharge by Spherical Flow

​Go Discharge by Spherical Flow
Qs=Qfe(rb)log((Rr),e)
​Go Discharge by Spherical Flow with Base 10
Qs=2.3Qfe(rb)log((Rr),10)

Other formulas in Spherical Flow in a Well category

​Go Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
K=Qs2πr(H-hw)
​Go Radius of Well given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
r=Qs2πK(H-hw)
​Go Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
H=hw+(Qs2πKr)
​Go Depth of Water in Well given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
hw=H-(Qs2πKr)

How to Evaluate Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well?

Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well evaluator uses Discharge by Spherical Flow = 2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Radius of Well*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water) to evaluate the Discharge by Spherical Flow, Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well formula is defined as the rate of fluid flow from a well in a confined or unconfined aquifer, influenced by the hydraulic conductivity, radius of influence, and pressure head difference between the water table and the well water level. Discharge by Spherical Flow is denoted by Qs symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well, enter Coefficient of Permeability (K), Radius of Well (r), Initial Piezometric Surface (H) & Depth of Water (hw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well

What is the formula to find Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well?
The formula of Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well is expressed as Discharge by Spherical Flow = 2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Radius of Well*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water). Here is an example- 0.340597 = 2*pi*0.00105*2.94*(20-2.44).
How to calculate Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well?
With Coefficient of Permeability (K), Radius of Well (r), Initial Piezometric Surface (H) & Depth of Water (hw) we can find Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well using the formula - Discharge by Spherical Flow = 2*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*Radius of Well*(Initial Piezometric Surface-Depth of Water). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge by Spherical Flow?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge by Spherical Flow-
  • Discharge by Spherical Flow=Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well*(Radius of Well/Aquifer Thickness)*log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e)OpenImg
  • Discharge by Spherical Flow=2.3*Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well*(Radius of Well/Aquifer Thickness)*log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),10)OpenImg
Can the Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well be negative?
No, the Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well?
Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well can be measured.
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