Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge Formula

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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. Check FAQs
R=rexp(0.434πK(H2-hfw2)Qfe)
R - Radius of Influence?r - Radius of Well?K - Coefficient of Permeability?H - Initial Piezometric Surface?hfw - Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well?Qfe - Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well?π - Archimedes' constant?

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2.9932Edit=2.94Editexp(0.4343.14160.105Edit(20Edit2-17.98Edit2)6.12Edit)
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Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=rexp(0.434πK(H2-hfw2)Qfe)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=2.94mexp(0.434π0.105cm/s(20m2-17.98m2)6.12m³/s)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
R=2.94mexp(0.4343.14160.105cm/s(20m2-17.98m2)6.12m³/s)
Next Step Convert Units
R=2.94mexp(0.4343.14160.001m/s(20m2-17.98m2)6.12m³/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=2.94exp(0.4343.14160.001(202-17.982)6.12)
Next Step Evaluate
R=2.99323950843247m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=2.9932m

Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
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.
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.
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 in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well
Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well refers to the vertical distance from the water table to the bottom of the well, which extends through the entire thickness of the unconfined aquifer.
Symbol: hfw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well
Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well refers to the volume of water extracted from an unconfined aquifer where the well reaches the entire thickness of the aquifer.
Symbol: Qfe
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
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
exp
n an exponential function, the value of the function changes by a constant factor for every unit change in the independent variable.
Syntax: exp(Number)

Other formulas in Fully Penetrating Artesian Gravity Well category

​Go Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well
H=(Qfwlog((Rr),e)πK)+(b)2+(hfw)22b
​Go Depth of Water in Well given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well
hfw=(2bH)-(Qfwlog((Rr),e)πK)-(b)2
​Go Radius of Well of unconfined Aquifer with known Discharge
r=Rexp(0.434πK((H2)-(hw2))Qfe)

How to Evaluate Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge?

Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge evaluator uses Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((0.434*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*(Initial Piezometric Surface^2-Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well^2))/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well) to evaluate the Radius of Influence, Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge formula is defined as the distance from the center of a pumping well to the point where the drawdown of the water table is negligible, which is a critical parameter in understanding the flow of groundwater in unconfined aquifers. Radius of Influence is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge, enter Radius of Well (r), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Initial Piezometric Surface (H), Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (hfw) & Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (Qfe) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge

What is the formula to find Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge?
The formula of Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge is expressed as Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((0.434*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*(Initial Piezometric Surface^2-Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well^2))/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well). Here is an example- 2.99324 = 2.94*exp((0.434*pi*0.00105*(20^2-17.98^2))/6.12).
How to calculate Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge?
With Radius of Well (r), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Initial Piezometric Surface (H), Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (hfw) & Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (Qfe) we can find Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge using the formula - Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((0.434*pi*Coefficient of Permeability*(Initial Piezometric Surface^2-Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well^2))/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Exponential Growth (exp) function(s).
Can the Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge be negative?
No, the Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge?
Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge can be measured.
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