The Well / Aquifer Model (Initial Test Results)   -   5

1.3   Phases of Model Development

The phases of model development leading to the results presented in this report can be seen in the PERT/CPM network diagram (see Fig. 1).  A general summary of these phases is shown below with the time-scaled network shown in Fig. 2a / 2b.

1.3.1   Phases of Work:

1. Initial Model Design, Building and Testing
   1. Background literature research
   2. Theoretical analysis
   3. Basic design and supervision of model test apparatus
   4. Instrumentation of model using computerized control
   5. Initial testing and verification of general theory
2. Verification of Objectives and Analysis of Results
   1. Experimental procedures on major study objectives using variations of well screen, gravel pack, and pack / aquifer ratios toobtain results which would meet the specific objectives of the study.
   2. Analysis of experimental results and development of new theoretical approaches to properly explain observed phenomena.
3. Documentation of data derived from background research, theoretical analysis,and experimental procedure, with interpretation into a comprehensive reference which can be used by all involved in the ground-water industry.
4. Investigation of corrosion or incrustation on various well screens.  This final original objective may require continuous long term testing of the effect of different quality waters on various casing and screen materials.

           
Figure 1 Figure 2a Figure 2b

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