✖Pumping Rate is the rate at which groundwater is extracted from an aquifer or a well. It is crucial for managing water resources, especially in areas where groundwater is a major source of irrigation.ⓘ Pumping Rate [Q]			+10% -10%
✖Well Function of U is the Theis well function. It 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.ⓘ Well Function of U [W_u]			+10% -10%
✖Transmissivity is the rate at which groundwater flows horizontally through an aquifer or the degree to which a medium allows something, in particular electromagnetic radiation, to pass through it.ⓘ Transmissivity [T]			+10% -10%

✖Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) is the volume of water released from storage per unit decline in hydraulic head in the aquifer, per unit area of the aquifer.ⓘ Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity [S]

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Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity

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`"S" = ("Q"*"W"_{"u"})/("T"*4*pi)`

Example

`"0.10128"=("7m³/s"*"2")/("11m²/s"*4*pi)`

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Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi)
S = (Q*W_u)/(T*4*pi)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) - Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) is the volume of water released from storage per unit decline in hydraulic head in the aquifer, per unit area of the aquifer.
Pumping Rate - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Pumping Rate is the rate at which groundwater is extracted from an aquifer or a well. It is crucial for managing water resources, especially in areas where groundwater is a major source of irrigation.
Well Function of U - Well Function of U is the Theis well function. It 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.
Transmissivity - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Transmissivity is the rate at which groundwater flows horizontally through an aquifer or the degree to which a medium allows something, in particular electromagnetic radiation, to pass through it.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Pumping Rate: 7 Cubic Meter per Second --> 7 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Well Function of U: 2 --> No Conversion Required
Transmissivity: 11 Square Meter per Second --> 11 Square Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

S = (Q*W_u)/(T*4*pi) --> (7*2)/(11*4*pi)

Evaluating ... ...

S = 0.101280418331206

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.101280418331206 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.101280418331206 ≈ 0.10128 <-- Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation)

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Transmissivity given Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation

Go Transmissivity = (Storage Coefficient*Distance from Pumping Well^2)/(4*Pumping Time*Varying Dimensionless Group)

Theis Equation to determine Storage Coefficient

Go Storage Coefficient = (4*Transmissivity*Pumping Time*Varying Dimensionless Group)/Distance from Pumping Well^2

Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity

Go Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi)

Theis equation to determine transmissivity

Go Transmissivity = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(4*pi*Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation))

Pressure Head for given Total Head

Go Pressure Head = Total Head-Elevation Head

Elevation Head using Total Head

Go Elevation Head = Total Head-Pressure Head

Total Head

Go Total Head = Elevation Head+Pressure Head

Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity Formula

Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi)
S = (Q*W_u)/(T*4*pi)

What is the Theis Equation?

The Theis equation describes radial confined groundwater flow in a uniformly thick horizontal, homogeneous, isotropic aquifer of infinite areal extent.

How to Calculate Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity?

Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity calculator uses Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi) to calculate the Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation), The Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter in hydrogeology that represents the volume of water an aquifer releases from or takes into storage per unit surface area of the aquifer per unit change in head. When related to confined aquifers, it is sometimes called the storativity. Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) is denoted by S symbol.

How to calculate Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity, enter Pumping Rate (Q), Well Function of U (W_u) & Transmissivity (T) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.10128 = (7*2)/(11*4*pi).

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What is Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity?

The Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter in hydrogeology that represents the volume of water an aquifer releases from or takes into storage per unit surface area of the aquifer per unit change in head. When related to confined aquifers, it is sometimes called the storativity and is represented as S = (Q*W_u)/(T*4*pi) or Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi). Pumping Rate is the rate at which groundwater is extracted from an aquifer or a well. It is crucial for managing water resources, especially in areas where groundwater is a major source of irrigation, Well Function of U is the Theis well function. It 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 & Transmissivity is the rate at which groundwater flows horizontally through an aquifer or the degree to which a medium allows something, in particular electromagnetic radiation, to pass through it.

How to calculate Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity?

The Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter in hydrogeology that represents the volume of water an aquifer releases from or takes into storage per unit surface area of the aquifer per unit change in head. When related to confined aquifers, it is sometimes called the storativity is calculated using Storage Coefficient (Theis Equation) = (Pumping Rate*Well Function of U)/(Transmissivity*4*pi). To calculate Storage Coefficient from Theis Equation of Transmissivity, you need Pumping Rate (Q), Well Function of U (W_u) & Transmissivity (T). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Pumping Rate, Well Function of U & Transmissivity and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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