Approximation of Function for Partially Penetrating Wells
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Abstract
A computationally simple approximation of the Hantush function is proposed. Using this approximation, an optimization method is proposed for identifying the aquifer parameters from early drawdowns around partially penetrating wells. The aquifer parameters are hydraulic conductivity and specific storage. The application of the method is illustrated using a field example. The proposed method results in a 120-fold saving in time when compared to the prior method. It is hoped that the proposed approximation and method will be of help to the field engineers and practitioners.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 6 • December 2008
Pages: 861 - 863
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jul 20, 2007
Accepted: Dec 28, 2007
Published online: Dec 1, 2008
Published in print: Dec 2008
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