Comparison between Neuman(1975) and Jacob(1946) application for analysing pumping test data of unconfined aquifer

Pumping test of a water table aquifer is carried out to estimate the aquifer parameters, the obtained data were analysed through the solution of both Neuman(1975) and Jacob(1946) methods through AQTESOLV and Spreadsheet programs, the results of each methods are compared to evaluate the applicability and accuracy of the solution theoretically and practically. In the paper an example is presented, which is conducted for a constant rate pumping test from Ohio, in Fairborn(near Dayton), and it supplied by S.E. Norris(U.S. Geological Survey, Columbus, Ohio). The main objective of this study is to introduce both program and the way of the applications, and compare the results and the hand on of both programs in the field.

Groundwater Potentials Estimation of a Basement Terrain Using Pumping Test Data for Parts of Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria

Aquifers derived from the crystalline basement rocks for parts of Sanga Local Government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria consist of clay, silt, sand, gravel and laterite materials which may be in various proportions. Using Cooper-Jacobs non-equilibrium graphical method, the hydraulic properties were estimated from pumping test data of 18 boreholes. Conductivity varies from 1.02 × 10﹣2 m/s to 4.07 × 10﹣2 m/s and transmissivity varies from 1.14 × 10﹣1 m2/s to 4.40 × 10﹣1 m2/s. The values of specific capacity range between 1.03 × 10﹣1 m2/s/m and 9.00 × 10﹣2 m2/s/m, and these values indicate that the aquifers in the area have low to moderate ground water potentials. The low yield range of between 0.45 l/s and 1.00 l/s recorded in the area shows the heterogeneous and anisotropy nature of the basement aquifer system in terms of groundwater discharge. On the average, the boreholes assessed have potentials to sustain local to regional supply provided the best drilling method and materials are used and well completion properly done.

Inverse modelling of aquifer parameters in basaltic rock with the help of pumping test method using MODFLOW software

The origin and movement of groundwater are the fundamental questions that address both the temporal and spatial aspects of ground water run and water supply related issues in hydrological systems.As groundwater flows through an aquifer,its composition and temperature may variation dependent on the aquifer condition through which it flows.Thus,hydrologic investigations can also provide useful information about the subsurface geology of a region.But because such studies investigate processes that follow under the Earth's shallow,obtaining the information necessary to answer these questions is not continuously easy.Springs,which discharge groundwater table directly,afford to study subsurface hydrogeological processes.The present study of estimation of aquifer factors such as transmissivity(T)and storativity(S)are vital for the evaluation of groundwater resources.There are several methods to estimate the accurate aquifer parameters(i.e.hydrograph analysis,pumping test,etc.).In initial days,these parameters are projected either by means of in-situ test or execution test on aquifer well samples carried in the laboratory.The simultaneous information on the hydraulic behavior of the well(borehole)that provides on this method,the reservoir and the reservoir boundaries,are important for efficient aquifer and well data management and analysis.The most common in-situ test is pumping test performed on wells,which involves the measurement of the fall and increase of groundwater level with respect to time.The alteration in groundwater level(drawdown/recovery)is caused due to pumping of water from the well.Theis(1935)was first to propose method to evaluate aquifer parameters from the pumping test on a bore well in a confined aquifer.It is essential to know the transmissivity(T=Kb,where b is the aquifer thickness;pumping flow rate,Q=TW(dh/dl)flow through an aquifer)and storativity(confined aquifer:S=bS_s,unconfined:S=S_y),for the characterization of the aquifer parameters in an unknown area so as to predict the rate of drawdown of the groundwater table/potentiometric surface throughout the pumping test of an aquifer.The determination of aquifer's parameters is an important basis for groundwater resources evaluation,numerical simulation,development and protection as well as scientific management.For determining aquifer's parameters,pumping test is a main method.A case study shows that these techniques have been fast speed and high correctness.The results of parameter's determination are optimized so that it has important applied value for scientific research and geology engineering preparation.

Determination of Aquifer Parameters by Numerical Model Based on the Large Scale-Pumping Test:A Case Study in Yanqi Basin

The determination of aquifer parameters is the basis for groundwater resource evaluation,development and protection as well as scientific management. Pumping test is a main method to determine the aquifer parameters.However,the analytic methods can’t be used to describe the heterogeneous and spatial variant of the parameters in detail.The aquifer parameters derived from analytic methods may lead much uncertainty of groundwater resource evaluation.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF AIRFLOW INDUCED BY PUMPING TESTS IN UNCONFINED AQUIFER WITH LOW-PERMEABILITY CAP

The airflow in unsaturated soils is an issue of great importance in various fields such as in agricultural, nuclear, environmental engineering. However, up to now, little attention was paid to the generation of the airflow induced by a pumping test in an unconfined aquifer with a low-permeability cap and its influence on the pumping test. In this paper, pumping tests were carried out experimentally in the aquifer with a low-permeability cap in order to study the influence of the airflow induced by the pumping on the drawdown of the tests. It is shown that： （1） there is an airflow with negative pressure generated by the pumping tests, （2） the Negative air Pressure （NP） is increased with the pumping rate but decreased with the radial distance, and （3） the NP also changes with the initial water table. The results provide a good basis for further theoretical study of the airflow induced by pumping.

Estimation of hydraulic parameters from pumping tests in a multiaquifer system

The hydrogeologic conditions in Tianjin,China,are characterized by a system of multiple alternating aquifers and aquitards and a high groundwater level.Generally,the groundwater system to a depth of 70 m includes one phreatic aquifer and three semiconfined aquifers(AqI–AqIII).The distribution of aquifers varies greatly.Accurate estimates of aquifer parameters from pumping tests are essential in geotechnical engineering practice.In this study,the applicability of different models for estimating hydraulic parameters in a multiaquifer system is analyzed.To avoid errors in the graphic-analytical process and to enhance the efficiency and accuracy,a hybrid algorithm,called GALMA(a genetic algorithm(GA)combined with the Levenberg–Marquardt(LM)algorithm),is used with the Neuman and Witherspoon model and ratio method.The estimated values in the second and third semiconfined aquifers(AqII and AqIII)from various solutions are compared with the measured data.Further validations based on the prediction of the drawdown values are performed via a three dimensional numerical simulation.

Aquifer Test求群孔抽水试验水文地质参数

在水文地质条件复杂的地区,往往采用大型的群孔抽水试验充分揭露含水层特征,获取水文地质参数。用Aquifer Test软件求解水文地质参数,则方便实用、简捷高效,可快速输出拟合图形和求参结果。Aquifer Test提供了丰富的求参方案,求参必须结合当地当时的水文地质条件实际情况考虑,选择适合的方案和时空数据求取水文地质参数。

Optimal Design of High-Speed Partial Flow Pumps using Orthogonal Tests and Numerical Simulations

To investigate the influence of structural parameters on the performances and internal flow characteristics of partial flow pumps at a low specific speed of 10000 rpm,special attention was paid to the first and second stage impeller guide vanes.Moreover,the impeller blade outlet width,impeller inlet diameter,blade inclination angle,and number of blades were considered for orthogonal tests.Accordingly,nine groups of design solutions were formed,and then used as a basis for the execution of numerical simulations(CFD)aimed at obtaining the efficiency values and heads for each design solution group.The influence of impeller geometric parameters on the efficiency and head was explored,and the“weight”of each factor was obtained via a range analysis.Optimal structural parameters were finally chosen on the basis of the numerical simulation results,and the performances of the optimized model were verified accordingly(yet by means of CFD).Evidence is provided that the increase in the efficiency and head of the optimized model was 12.11%and 23.5 m,respectively,compared with those of the original model.

基于Aquifertest计算大海则矿井水文地质参数及涌水量

抽水试验是一种在水文地质勘查中最为常用的水文地质试验,以榆林市大海则井田相关资料为依据,通过抽水试验,利用Aquifertest软件中的纽曼模型和博尔顿模型分别对水文地质参数进行确定,最终得出了相应的导水系数值为0.200 m^(2) /min、给水度值0.024、贮水系数值0.000177、渗透系数值4.434 m/d,并采用水平廊道法计算矿坑涌水量为大海则煤矿的涌水量为5169.351 m^(3) /d。此方法误差较小结果可靠,为快速高效地进行水文地质参数计算和涌水量预测提供一种有效方法,同时为后续矿床开采及施工建设提供参考依据。

Impact of Typical Steady-state Conditions and Transient Conditions on Flow Ripple and Its Test Accuracy for Axial Piston Pump

The current research about the flow ripple of axial piston pump mainly focuses on the effect of the structure of parts on the flow ripple. Therein, the structure of parts are usually designed and optimized at rated working conditions. However, the pump usually has to work in large-scale and time-variant working conditions. Therefore, the flow ripple characteristics of pump and analysis for its test accuracy with respect to variant steady-state conditions and transient conditions in a wide range of operating parameters are focused in this paper. First, a simulation model has been constructed, which takes the kinematics of oil film within friction pairs into account for higher accuracy. Afterwards, a test bed which adopts Secondary Source Method is built to verify the model. The simulation and tests results show that the angular position of the piston, corresponding to the position where the peak flow ripple is produced, varies with the different pressure. The pulsating amplitude and pulsation rate of flow ripple increase with the rise of pressure and the variation rate of pressure. For the pump working at a constant speed, the flow pulsation rate decreases dramatically with the increasing speed when the speed is less than 27.78% of the maximum speed, subsequently presents a small decrease tendency with the speed further increasing. With the rise of the variation rate of speed, the pulsating amplitude and pulsation rate of flow ripple increase. As the swash plate angle augments, the pulsating amplitude of flow ripple increases, nevertheless the flow pulsation rate decreases. In contrast with the effect of the variation of pressure, the test accuracy of flow ripple is more sensitive to the variation of speed. It makes the test accuracy above 96.20% available for the pulsating amplitude of pressure deviating within a range of ~6% from the mean pressure. However, with a variation of speed deviating within a range of ±2% from the mean speed, the attainable test accuracy of flow ripple is above 93.07%. The model constructed in this research proposes a method to determine the flow ripple characteristics of pump and its attainable test accuracy under the large-scale and time-variant working conditions. Meanwhile, a discussion about the variation of flow ripple and its obtainable test accuracy with the conditions of the pump working in wide operating ranges is given as well.

Predisposing factors for positive D-Xylose breath test for evaluation of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth:A retrospective study of 932 patients

AIM: To investigate, in the largest cohort to date, patient characteristics and associated risk factors for developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth(SIBO) using the D-Xylose breath test(XBT).METHODS: We performed a retrospective crosssectional study to analyze patient characteristics who underwent the XBT for evaluation of SIBO. Diagnostic testing with the XBT was performed based on a clinical suspicion for SIBO in patients with symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, weight loss, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Consecutive electronicmedical records of 932 patients who completed the XBT at the University of Florida between 2005 and 2009 were reviewed. A two-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA) was used to test for several associations including age, gender, and body mass index(BMI) with a +XBT. A two-way ANOVA was also performed to control for the differences and interaction with age and between genders. A similar analysis was repeated for BMI. Associations between medical conditions and prior surgical histories were conducted using the Mantel-Haenszel method for 2 by 2 contingency tables, stratified for gender. Reported odds ratio estimates reflect the odds of the prevalence of a condition within the +XBT group to that of the-XBT group. P values of less than 0.05(two-sided) were considered statistically significant.RESULTS: In the 932 consecutive eligible subjects studied, 513 had a positive XBT. A positive association was found between female gender and a positive XBT(P = 0.0025), and females with a positive test were, on average, greater than 5 years older than those with a negative test(P = 0.024). The mean BMI of positive XBT subjects was normal(24.5) and significantly lower than the subjects with a negative XBT(29.5)(P = 0.0050). A positive XBT was associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)(OR = 1.35; 95%CI: 1.02-1.80, P = 0.04), peptic ulcer disease(PUD)(OR = 2.61; 95%CI: 1.48-4.59, P < 0.01), gastroparesis(GP)(OR = 2.04; 95%CI: 1.21-3.41, P < 0.01) and steroid use(OR = 1.35; 95%CI: 1.02-1.80, P = 0.01). Irritable bowel syndrome, independent protonpump inhibitor(PPI) usage, or previous abdominal surgery was not significantly associated with a positive XBT. No single subdivision by gender or PPI use was associated with a significant difference in the odds ratios between any of the subsets. CONCLUSION: Female gender, lower BMI, steroid use, PUD, GERD(independent of PPI use), and GP were more prevalent in patients with SIBO, determined by a positive XBT. Increasing age was associated with SIBO in females, but not in males.

Polyurethane grouting materials with different compositions for the treatment of mud pumping in ballastless track subgrade beds:properties and application effect

Mud pumping in subgrade beds under ballastless tracks will deteriorate the dynamic performance of infrastructure under railway lines,reduce the smoothness of the railway lines,and seriously affect the comfort and safety of the trains.Due to their good mechanical properties,twocomponent polyurethane materials can be used for grouting to treat the fouling problems caused by ballastless track mud pumping.To develop a polyurethane formula suitable for the treatment of ballastless track mud pumping,we first performed indoor experiments to investigate the mechanical properties and gelation time of polyurethane elastomers synthesized with different raw material composition ratios,to determine an optimal composition ratio of the raw materials.Then,we conducted a dynamic field test to verify the remediation effect of the polyurethane material fabricated according to the design ratio.The results showed that polyurethane grouting material with the selected design ratios improved the contact characteristics between the surface layer of the subgrade bed and the base plate in the area,coordinating the dynamic response between the track structure and the subgrade bed.Thus,the obtained polyurethane grouting material could be used to renovate mud pumping areas of ballastless tracks with a good treatment effect.

Aquifer Test计算越流承压含水层水文地质参数方法研究

为了准确评价越流承压含水层地下水资源量,探寻一种简便精确计算水文地质参数方法成为关键性问题。利用清丰县八里庄水源地勘探项目非稳定流越流承压含水层抽水试验资料,采用Aquifer Test软件,根据越流承压含水层非稳定井流理论,计算承压含水层的水文地质参数,并对其计算结果与采用数值模拟方法所得结果进行比较分析。结果表明:Aquifer Test软件对水文地质参数的计算简便快捷,计算结果符合水文地质实际情况,是合理选择越流承压含水层水文地质参数较为精确的方法。

Performance Testing of Tractor Hydraulic Fluids to Simulate In-Use Conditions

Tractor hydraulic fluids are tested to maximize their performance levels and to ensure manufacturer′s standards are met.Common tractor hydraulic fluid tests include: Gear Wear Protection,Brake Chatter Reduction,Wet-Clutch Capacity,and Pump Performance tests.These tests are run by Southwest Research Institute,in the U.S.A.,for tractors built by John Deere and Case-New Holland.This paper details current methods for evaluating tractor hydraulic fluids.The tests that are described utilize full size equipment and were developed by the tractor′s original equipment manufacturers(OEMs).

Drillhole high-pressure packer permeability test for underground powerhouse in Pushihe pumped storage hydro-plant

Usually the water head of the pumped storage hydro-plant is high, generally up to 400-500 m, therefore the rock mass under the high-pressure bifurcation pipe have to bear as high as millions Pascal water pressure, in according with the requirements of high water head pumped storage hydro-plant should be 1.2 times of the water head special high-pressure packer permeability test compared with normal to test the permeability of rock and rock cleavage pressure value. The test results on the choice of design options often play a decisive role. Based on the engineering practice, the authors studied the drillhole high-pressure packer permeability test in the pumped storage hydro-plant's underground powerhouse, by the analysis of test results, this article offers a demonstration of the deformation of rock fracture witch under building in the condition of high-pressure water head, it provides a more detailed engineering geological background.

Novel method for operating characteristics test of a hydraulic pump

The traditional testing method of a hydraulic pump requires a large amount of test data from a variety of pump working conditions. The test is usually time-consuming and energy-consu- ming. And the accurate characteristic curves of the pump were hardly obtained due to a limited a- mount and discreteness of the test data. In order to simplify the test procedure and improve the test accuracy, a novel method for measuring hydraulic pump operating characteristic based on multi-ele- ment nonlinear regression （NLMR） modeling is proposed in this paper. The main idea of this model- ing method is establishing a mathematical model to predict the performance parameters of the hy- draulic pump, only a small amount of test data is needed. Consequently, the pump operating charac- teristics in any working conditions are obtained. And the test results of the pump are easily charac- terized in the graphs, charts, tables and so on. The evaluations of the model are carried out and dis- cussed in this paper. The result shows that the test error of the novel method can be controlled to be about 0. 1%. Compared with the traditional test method, the proposed method reduces greatly the test time and the random error of the test data, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of the pump test.

DEVELOPMENT OF PT PUMP AND INJECTOR TEST STANDS FOR CUMMINS ENGINE

The type PT-821 PT Pump test stand and type PT-881 injector test stand are a set of special test stands for calibration of PT Pumps and injectors of Cummins engines. Both test stands may be used in conjunction with any model of Bosch injection pump test benches for PT Pumps and injector calibration. During PT Pump calibration, the type PT-821 test stand should be used in conjunction with a Bosch injection pump lest bench. The PT Pump to be tested is installed on the Bosch injection pump test bench through a mounting bracket and is driven by the bench shaft. When calibrating PT injectors, both the PT-881 injector test stand and the PT-821 PT Pump test stand should be used in conjunction with a Bosch injection pump test bench, with the PT-881 injector test stand installed on Bosch test bench. The injector to be tested is driven by the Bosch injection pump test bench through a coupling. This paper describes the structure and function of the PT-821 PT Pump test stand and PT-881 injector test stand. Some technical problems arc described in detail.

AquiferTest软件在抽水试验中的应用

通过对已有抽水试验获得的抽水试验数据、水文地质参数等,利用泰斯预测功能进行观测孔地下水位降深预测,观测孔降深与预测降深吻合程度较高。可利用AquiferTest进行虚拟观测孔水位降深的初步预判,设计观测孔与抽水孔的相对位置,能够防止因观测孔位置布置不当造成水文地质参数求参不准确、资金浪费、工期延误等问题。

Design of occlusion pressure testing system for infusion pump

Reliability of medical devices such as infusion pumps is extremely important because these devices are being used in patients who are in critical condition. Occlusion pressure, as an important parameter of infusion pumps, should be detected when an occlusion occurred. How-ever, infusion pumps’ occlusion pressure could not be tested and the performance of these pumps is not known to us. In order to test the occlusion pressure of infusion pump, a testing system has been put forward according to standards of IEC 60601-2-24:1998/ GB 9706.27- 2005. The system is comprised of sensor, acquisition card, three-way tap and so on;this system is controlled by a PC. At the same time, sampling rate could be changed if necessary and test time could be recorded. And then the characteristics of this system were studied, such as linear, effects of pump rates and different pumps. The system remained linear in a given environment. The higher is the pump rate, the faster is the time to reach occlusion condi-tion. The testing system has been proved to be effective in testing the occlusion pressure of infusion pumps and the accuracy error of pressure is content the demand of ±1% of range.

Development of a Test Apparatus for Measurement of Hydraulic Fluid Efficiency

With increasing demand for nonrenewable resources,energy conservation is critical.Efficiency gains allow more work to be performed while maintaining or even decreasing the energy expended in the process.Reducing the energy consumed by a system results in favorable economic and environmental impact.An apparatus has been developed to measure hydraulic fluid efficiency in a stationary application.The system can be used to develop more efficient fluids,leading to increased work output or decreased energy consumption.