The design, performance, and analysis of slug tests

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    • Butler, James J.

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The design, performance, and analysis of slug tests

James J. Butler, Jr

Lewis, c1998

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index

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Description

The slug test is currently the most common method for the in situ estimation of hydraulic conductivity at sites of suspected groundwater contamination. However, inappropriate procedures in one or more phases of a slug test can introduce considerable error into the resulting parameter estimates. This book remedies this problem by answering virtually every question regarding the design, performance, and analysis of slug tests. This is the first book to provide detailed information on the practical aspects of the methodology of slug tests. All major analysis methods are described in The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests. Each analysis method is outlined in a step-by-step manner and illustrated with a field example. The major practical issues related to the field application of each technique are also discussed. This book will help the reader get more reliable parameter estimates from slug tests and increase the utility of slug test data.

Table of Contents

Introduction The Slug Test-What Is It? Why Is It So Prevalent? But Skepticism Abounds... Purpose of this Book Outline A Short Word on Terminology The Design of Slug Tests Chapter Overview Well Construction Well Development Verification of Conventional Theory Design Guidelines The Performance of Slug Tests Chapter Overview Slug-Test Equipment Test Initiation Degree of Head Recovery Performance Guidelines Pre-analysis Processing Chapter Overview Pre-analysis Data Processing Pre-analysis Processing Guidelines The Analysis of Slug Tests-Confined Formations Chapter Overview Theoretical Models for the Analysis of Response Data Slug Tests in Confined Formations The Analysis of Slug Tests-Unconfined Formations Chapter Overview Slug Tests in Unconfined Formations The Analysis of Slug Tests-Low-Conductivity Formations Chapter Overview Slug Tests in Log-Conductivity Formations The Analysis of Slug Tests-High-Conductivity Formulations Chapter Overview Slug Tests in High-Conductivity Formations The Analysis of Slug Tests-Well Skins Chapter Overview Slug Tests in the Presence of Well Skins The Analysis of Slug Tests-Multiwell Tests Chapter Overview Multiwell Slug Tests The Analysis of Slug Tests-Additional Issues Chapter Overview Slug Tests in Fractured Formations Slug Tests in Naturally Heterogeneous Formations Assessment of Prospective Observation Wells The Analysis of Slug Tests-Guidelines Chapter Overview Analysis Guidelines Final Comments Appendix A: A Brief Discussion of Analysis Software Appendix B: List of Notations References NTI/Sales copy (Already routed/approved)

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