Simple Model for Analyzing Transient Pumping from Two Aquifers with Cross Flow
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 134, Issue 2
Abstract
A simple semianalytical model is proposed for calculating the drawdown due to pumping a well tapping two aquifers. The new model can take into account the transient pumping discharge and cross flow between the aquifers. The transient contributions of the aquifers to the pumped discharge can also be implicitly obtained using the model.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 2 • April 2008
Pages: 228 - 234
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Apr 1, 2007
Accepted: Jun 14, 2007
Published online: Apr 1, 2008
Published in print: Apr 2008
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