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The Formation Losses refers to the head loss resulting from laminar flow in the aquifer or formation surrounding a well. Check FAQs
swL=C1Q
swL - Formation Losses?C1 - Well Constant C1?Q - Discharge?

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
swL=C1Q
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
swL=103m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
swL=103
LAST Step Evaluate
swL=30

Equation for Formation Loss Formula Elements

Variables
Formation Losses
The Formation Losses refers to the head loss resulting from laminar flow in the aquifer or formation surrounding a well.
Symbol: swL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Well Constant C1
The Well Constant C1 refers to the coefficient used in the equation for total drawdown in a well, representing the well losses due to turbulent flow and other factors within the well structure.
Symbol: C1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge
The Discharge refers to the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Formation Losses

​Go Equation for Total Drawdown at Well
swL=C1Q+C2Q2

Other formulas in Well Loss category

​Go Equation for Well Loss
CQn=C2Q2

How to Evaluate Equation for Formation Loss?

Equation for Formation Loss evaluator uses Formation Losses = Well Constant C1*Discharge to evaluate the Formation Losses, The Equation for Formation Loss formula is defined as the losses caused by overdraft discharge, unsafe yield, land subsidence, environmental degradation, and poor performance of the system under investigation. Formation Losses is denoted by swL symbol.

How to evaluate Equation for Formation Loss using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Equation for Formation Loss, enter Well Constant C1 (C1) & Discharge (Q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Equation for Formation Loss

What is the formula to find Equation for Formation Loss?
The formula of Equation for Formation Loss is expressed as Formation Losses = Well Constant C1*Discharge. Here is an example- 30 = 10*3.
How to calculate Equation for Formation Loss?
With Well Constant C1 (C1) & Discharge (Q) we can find Equation for Formation Loss using the formula - Formation Losses = Well Constant C1*Discharge.
What are the other ways to Calculate Formation Losses?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Formation Losses-
  • Formation Losses=Well Constant C1*Discharge+Well Constant C2*Discharge^2OpenImg
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