Formation Constant given Drawdown Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well)
Fc = (Q*Wu)/(4*pi*st)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables
Constants Used
pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
Variables Used
Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow is an equilibrium constant for the formation of a complex in solution.
Discharge - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Discharge is the rate of flow of a fluid in unsteady flow.
Well Function of u - Well Function of u is the data plot of drawdown versus time (or drawdown versus t/rz) is matched to the type curve of W(u) versus 1/u.
Total Drawdown in Well - (Measured in Meter) - Total Drawdown in Well is defined as the reduction in hydraulic head observed at a well in an aquifer, typically due to pumping a well as part of an aquifer test or well test.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Discharge: 1.01 Cubic Meter per Second --> 1.01 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Well Function of u: 8.35 --> No Conversion Required
Total Drawdown in Well: 0.83 Meter --> 0.83 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Fc = (Q*Wu)/(4*pi*st) --> (1.01*8.35)/(4*pi*0.83)
Evaluating ... ...
Fc = 0.808574224437048
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.808574224437048 Square Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.808574224437048 0.808574 Square Meter per Second <-- Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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​ LaTeX ​ Go Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well)

Formation Constant given Drawdown Formula

​LaTeX ​Go
Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well)
Fc = (Q*Wu)/(4*pi*st)

What is Drawdown in Well?

Drawdown is a change in groundwater level due to an applied stress, caused by events such as: Pumping from a well. Pumping from a neighbouring well. Intensive water taking from local area.

How to Calculate Formation Constant given Drawdown?

Formation Constant given Drawdown calculator uses Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well) to calculate the Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow, Formation Constant given Drawdown formula is defined as a measure of the aquifer's ability to transmit water under unsteady flow conditions, characterizing the relationship between pumping rate, well function, and storage coefficient in an unsteady flow system. Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow is denoted by Fc symbol.

How to calculate Formation Constant given Drawdown using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Formation Constant given Drawdown, enter Discharge (Q), Well Function of u (Wu) & Total Drawdown in Well (st) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Formation Constant given Drawdown calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.808574 = (1.01*8.35)/(4*pi*0.83).

FAQ

What is Formation Constant given Drawdown?
Formation Constant given Drawdown formula is defined as a measure of the aquifer's ability to transmit water under unsteady flow conditions, characterizing the relationship between pumping rate, well function, and storage coefficient in an unsteady flow system and is represented as Fc = (Q*Wu)/(4*pi*st) or Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well). Discharge is the rate of flow of a fluid in unsteady flow, Well Function of u is the data plot of drawdown versus time (or drawdown versus t/rz) is matched to the type curve of W(u) versus 1/u & Total Drawdown in Well is defined as the reduction in hydraulic head observed at a well in an aquifer, typically due to pumping a well as part of an aquifer test or well test.
How to calculate Formation Constant given Drawdown?
Formation Constant given Drawdown formula is defined as a measure of the aquifer's ability to transmit water under unsteady flow conditions, characterizing the relationship between pumping rate, well function, and storage coefficient in an unsteady flow system is calculated using Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (Discharge*Well Function of u)/(4*pi*Total Drawdown in Well). To calculate Formation Constant given Drawdown, you need Discharge (Q), Well Function of u (Wu) & Total Drawdown in Well (st). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Discharge, Well Function of u & Total Drawdown in Well and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow?
In this formula, Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow uses Discharge, Well Function of u & Total Drawdown in Well. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Formation Constant for Unsteady Flow = (4*Well Function Constant*Formation Constant T*Time in Days)/(Radial Distance)^2
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