Strip Basin Recharge to Inclined Water Table
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 4
Abstract
The hydrodynamics of recharge mounds that develop on an inclined water table beneath a strip recharge basin are considered. The nonlinear potential (NLP) theory is used to predict the motion of the water table resulting from the recharge operation. The theoretical derivation of the NLP theory uses the saturated flow equations for a homogeneous isotropic medium. Solutions to the NLP theory for recharge to an inclined water table are obtained by using a finite difference method. A few examples of flow patterns showing the motion of the recharged and native water are given. The mathematical model can be utilized to predict the response and movement of recharged water in the design and operation of recharge facilities.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 4 • April 1984
Pages: 436 - 449
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Published online: Apr 1, 1984
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