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How does the permeability of soil and rocks affect the flow of groundwater?
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∙ 8y ago
Permeability is when water can pass through different types of soil and rocks. Therefore the permeability affects the soil and rocks because if the soil or rock is PERMEABLE then the groundwater can easily flow through it :)
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∙ 16y agoPorosity of surface soil typically decreases as particle size increases so permeability also decreases.
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How can man increase porosity and permeability in oil wells?
There is not feasible way to change the overall porosity and permeability in an oil field. However, it is possible in many cases to improve the porosity and permeability within the near wellbore region, where the change in pressure is the greatest. Injecting acid into a well, may slightlyincrease the porosity but sigmificantly improve the permeability, as it creates larger flow paths (also called worm holes) through the formation. Hydraulic fracturing will also stimulate a well, although the formation's permeability and porosity is unchanges. It makes it easier for oil to flow into the well, so its effect in the long run, is the same as if the near well bore region had higher permeability. Low permeability formations often produced by horizontal wells, which is similar to hydraulic fracturing- it is easier for the oil to flow to the well.
Can Bernoullis equation describe the flow of water that is cascading down a rock-strewn spillway Explain?
You cannot use Bernoulli's equation because the rocks would create a turbulent flow and you need a steady flow to use Bernoulli's equation. It could (in theory) but you would need accurate measurements of size shape and placement of each of the rocks involved. It would be a nightmare just to accumulate the data.
What is flow and non flow process of first low of thermodynamics?
Steady flow processFluid flow in which all the conditions at any one point are constant with respect to timeFluid flow without any change in composition or phase equilibriaFlow velocities do not vary with timeExamples of steady flow process- groundwater and channel flows- turbine- fluid heater- orifice(throttling)- nozzleNon flow processA thermodynamic process involving no fluid flowExamples of non-flow process- Heating at constant volume- Adiabatic expansion in a cylinder- Free Expansion (Joules experiment - valve is initially closed and then opened to equalize pressures)- Heating a fluid in a cylinder at constant pressure
How does turbulence affect fluid-flow in a hydraulic line?
due to turbulance the flow of the fluid decreases. the fluid particles traces abnormal path and stops the movement of other particles also. this occur due to some sudden blocking which converts laminar flow into turbulant flow.
How does increasing the number of cells in a parallel circuit affect the current?
by adding resistance in parallel more current is bound to flow
What is the groundwater flow?
The flow of groundwater is an aquifer.
How quickly would groundwater flow through rock with porosity and high permeability?
75
Does the permeability to water affect the equilibrium flow in and flow out value?
no
What affects groundwater flow?
Groundwater flow is affected by factors such as the permeability of the rock or sediment through which it moves, the slope of the water table, and the presence of fractures or faults that may enhance or restrict flow. Human activities, such as pumping water from wells or constructing barriers like dams, can also influence groundwater flow patterns.
What has the author Kim S Perkins written?
Kim S. Perkins has written: 'Measurement of sedimentary interbed hydraulic properties and their hydrologic influence near the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory' -- subject(s): Groundwater flow, Permeability, Rocks
What is the water that seeps through rocks and soil called?
ground water Groundwater is located beneath the soil surface. A sustainable amount of ground water creates an aquifer. The point at which the soil and rocks become completely saturated is the water table. Groundwater will flow to the surface naturally. The study of groundwater is hydrogeology.
What has the author F L Paillet written?
F. L Paillet has written: 'Fracture characterization and fracture-permeability estimates from geophysical logs in the Mirror Lake Watershed, New Hampshire' -- subject(s): Fracture mechanics, Groundwater flow 'Geophysical well log data for study of water flow in fractures in bedrock near Mirror Lake, West Thornton, New Hampshire' -- subject(s): Geophysical well logging, Groundwater flow 'Application of borehole geophysics in the characterization of flow in fractured rocks' -- subject(s): Geophysical well logging, Rock deformation, Aquifers 'Fracture characterization and fracture-permeability estimation at the Underground Research Laboratory in southeastern Manitoba, Canada' -- subject(s): Fracture mechanics 'Identification, characterization, and analysis of hydraulically conductive fractures in granitic basement rocks, Millville, Massachusetts' -- subject(s): Geophysical well logging, Hydraulic fracturing, Groundwater flow 'Analysis of the results of hydraulic-fracture stimulation of two crystalline bedrock boreholes, Grand Portage, Minnesota' -- subject(s): Water-supply, Geophysical well logging
A rock that allows water to flow through it is said to be?
water The answer is actually permeable.
What is permeability for concrete?
Permeability is defined as the property that governs the rate of flow of a fluid into a porous solid.
Are base flow same as groundwater?
Base flow is the portion of streamflow that comes from groundwater discharge, but it is not exactly the same as groundwater. Groundwater refers to the water stored underground in aquifers, while base flow specifically refers to the contribution of groundwater to streamflow during dry periods when surface runoff is low.
What has the author L J McGreevy written?
L. J. McGreevy has written: 'Development of a digital model of ground-water flow in deeply weathered crystalline rock, Chester County, Pennsylvania' -- subject(s): Crystalline Rocks, Groundwater flow, Rocks, Crystalline
What are methods for determining field permeability?
Permeability is a measure of how fast water will flow through connected openings in soil or rock
