36.2 - Storage Coefficient (S)
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Define storage coefficient.
💡 Hint: Remember, it relates to water's ability to be stored or released.
What is the typical range for the storage coefficient in unconfined aquifers?
💡 Hint: Think about specific yield.
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What is the typical range for the storage coefficient in confined aquifers?
💡 Hint: Think about pressure and compressibility.
True or False: The storage coefficient in unconfined aquifers is lower than that of confined aquifers.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific yield concept.
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Given a confined aquifer with a compressibility of 3 x 10^-9 and a specific storage of 2 x 10^-5, calculate how much water would be released under a 2m head change.
💡 Hint: Keep track of your units and verify your formula application.
Discuss methods engineers can use to manage groundwater yields effectively considering varying storage coefficients in aquifers.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing water needs with preservation.
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