Elevation Head in Aquifer Analysis and Properties Formulas

Elevation Head is the potential energy per unit weight of a fluid due to its elevation above a reference level, typically mean sea level or the lowest point in the system being analyzed. And is denoted by z. Elevation Head is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Elevation Head is always negative.

Formulas to find Elevation Head in Aquifer Analysis and Properties

fxElevation Head using Total HeadGo

Aquifer Analysis and Properties formulas that make use of Elevation Head

fxTotal HeadGo

fxPressure Head for given Total HeadGo

List of variables in Aquifer Analysis and Properties formulas

fx Total Head Go

fx Pressure Head Go

FAQ

What is the Elevation Head?

Elevation Head is the potential energy per unit weight of a fluid due to its elevation above a reference level, typically mean sea level or the lowest point in the system being analyzed. Elevation Head is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Elevation Head is always negative.

Can the Elevation Head be negative?

Yes, the Elevation Head, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Elevation Head?

Elevation Head is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Elevation Head can be measured.

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