The Well / Aquifer Model
Initial Test Results

Table of Contents

Page
1.0   INTRODUCTION 4
    1.1   General Background Leading to the Development of the Well / Aquifer
            Model
4
    1.2   Specific Objectives of the Investigation 4
    1.3   Phases of Model Development 5
        1.3.1   Phases of Work 5
2.0   BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND PREVIOUS WORK 5
3.0   MODEL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 6
    3.1   Physical Model Type 6
    3.2   Model Instrumentation 7
        3.2.1   Pressure Head Measurement 7
        3.2.2   Sand Measurement in Well Discharge 8
        3.2.3   Computer-Instrument Interface 8
        3.2.4   Control Computer 8
        3.2.5   Data Logging Cycle 9
4.0   DESCRIPTION OF MODEL TESTS 9
    4.1   General Description of Test Methodology 9
    4.2   Initial Screens Used in the Testing 9
    4.3   Descriptions of Aquifer Materials Used in the Model Testing 10
        4.3.1   Santa Barbara Formation 10
        4.3.2   Silverado Aquifer 10
5.0   THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS 11
    5.1   General 11
    5.2   Fundamental Parameters Affecting Flow Through Screens 12
    5.3   Pumped Well Efficiency 17
6.0   ANALYSIS OF TEST RESULT 19
    6.1   Regression and Correlation Analysis 19
    6.2   Method of Analysis 20
        6.2.1   Data Groups 21
        6.2.2   Basic Regression Relationships Between Variables 22
7.0   SIGNIFICANCE OF TEST RESULTS AS RELATED TO WELL
        DESIGN
23
    7.1   Concept of Effective Area of Opening 23
    7.2   Effective Well Radius 24
    7.3   Percentage of Screen Open Area, Entrance Velocity and Well
            Efficiency
25
8.0   SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 26
9.0   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 27

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