Main Title |
Evaluation of Methods for Determining the Vertical Distribution of Hydraulic Conductivity. |
Author |
Taylor, K. ;
Wheatcraft, S. ;
Hess, J. ;
Hayworth, J. ;
Molz, F. ;
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CORP Author |
Nevada Univ. System, Reno. Desert Research Inst. ;Auburn Univ., AL.;Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab., Las Vegas, NV. |
Publisher |
c1990 |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-812713; EPA/600/J-90/298; |
Stock Number |
PB91-146522 |
Additional Subjects |
Boreholes ;
Hydraulic conductivity ;
Ground water ;
Contamination ;
Formation tests ;
Reservoir engineering ;
Electrical conductivity ;
Well logging ;
Well tests ;
Electrical prospecting ;
Fluid flow ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-146522 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
14p |
Abstract |
Six borehole methods for determining the vertical distribution of hydraulic conductivity in unconsolidated geologic formations are evaluated. Staddle packer tests are inappropriate if there is a hydraulic path around the packer on the outside of the well screen. Methods based on grainsize analysis fail to incorporate the influence of small-scale structure and packing. Methods based on relationships between electrical and hydraulic conductivity require special conditions and are site- and formation-specific. Borehole effects invalidate methods based on the natural flow of fluid through a well bore. Stoneley wave attenuation methods are not effective in unconsolidated formations. A single-well electrical tracer test is effective, but requires the injection of significant volumes of fluid. |