36.6 - Recuperation Tests
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a recuperation test?
💡 Hint: Think about why we test water levels after pumping.
Define residual drawdown.
💡 Hint: What happens to the water level when pumping stops?
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What primary variable is used in recuperation tests to assess well yield?
💡 Hint: Recall the key measures involved in recuperation tests.
True or False: The greater the initial drawdown, the lower the expected yield in recuperation tests.
💡 Hint: Consider how drawdown impact relates to available water in the well.
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In a field study, a recuperation test resulted in an initial drawdown of 12 meters and residual drawdown after 1 hour measured 3 meters. The well area is 2 m². Calculate Q and describe what this indicates for the well's yield capacity.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how the residual relates to long-term usage.
If a well undergoes a recuperation test and the results are inconsistent after various trials, discuss how you would go about troubleshooting the testing procedure.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors that might be affecting the test.
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