Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well Formula

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The initial piezometric surface refers to the level at which groundwater naturally stands in a confined aquifer before any pumping or external influence. Check FAQs
H=(Qfwlog((Rr),e)πK)+(b)2+(hfw)22b
H - Initial Piezometric Surface?Qfw - Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well?R - Radius of Influence?r - Radius of Well?K - Coefficient of Permeability?b - Aquifer Thickness?hfw - Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well?π - Archimedes' constant?

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19.9952Edit=(60Editlog((100Edit2.94Edit),e)3.14160.105Edit)+(15Edit)2+(17.98Edit)2215Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=(Qfwlog((Rr),e)πK)+(b)2+(hfw)22b
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=(60m³/slog((100m2.94m),e)π0.105cm/s)+(15m)2+(17.98m)2215m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
H=(60m³/slog((100m2.94m),e)3.14160.105cm/s)+(15m)2+(17.98m)2215m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=(60log((1002.94),e)3.14160.105)+(15)2+(17.98)2215
Next Step Evaluate
H=19.995167574522m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=19.9952m

Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
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.
Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well
Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well refers to the volume of water extracted from an unconfined aquifer where the well reaches the entire thickness of the aquifer.
Symbol: Qfw
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
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.
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.
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.
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 in Fully Penetrating Artesian Gravity Well category

​Go Depth of Water in Well given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well
hfw=(2bH)-(Qfwlog((Rr),e)πK)-(b)2
​Go Radius of Influence of unconfined aquifer with known discharge
R=rexp(0.434πK(H2-hfw2)Qfe)

How to Evaluate Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well?

Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well evaluator uses Initial Piezometric Surface = (((Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well*log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))/(pi*Coefficient of Permeability))+(Aquifer Thickness)^2+(Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well)^2)/(2*Aquifer Thickness) to evaluate the Initial Piezometric Surface, Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well formula is defined as the height of a layer of permeable rock that supplies water to a well, which is essential in understanding the flow of fluids in aquifers and determining the yield of a well. Initial Piezometric Surface is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well, enter Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well (Qfw), Radius of Influence (R), Radius of Well (r), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Aquifer Thickness (b) & Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (hfw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well

What is the formula to find Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well?
The formula of Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well is expressed as Initial Piezometric Surface = (((Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well*log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))/(pi*Coefficient of Permeability))+(Aquifer Thickness)^2+(Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well)^2)/(2*Aquifer Thickness). Here is an example- 19.99517 = (((60*log((100/2.94),e))/(pi*0.00105))+(15)^2+(17.98)^2)/(2*15).
How to calculate Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well?
With Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well (Qfw), Radius of Influence (R), Radius of Well (r), Coefficient of Permeability (K), Aquifer Thickness (b) & Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well (hfw) we can find Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well using the formula - Initial Piezometric Surface = (((Discharge by Fully Penetrating Well*log((Radius of Influence/Radius of Well),e))/(pi*Coefficient of Permeability))+(Aquifer Thickness)^2+(Depth of Water in Fully Penetrating Gravity Well)^2)/(2*Aquifer Thickness). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Logarithmic Inverse (log) function(s).
Can the Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well be negative?
No, the Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well?
Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge for Fully Penetrating Well can be measured.
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