Comparison of Continuous and Cyclic Pumping from a Well

Two practically applicable pumping patterns for wells are: (1) continuous pumping at a sustainable constant rate; and (2) pumping at a sustainable constant rate for a fixed period every day (cyclic pumping). Theoretical analysis shows that with the cyclic pumping pattern the pump can be run at a hig...

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Published in:Ground water 2001-07, Vol.39 (4), p.631-633
Main Author: Kawecki, M. Wojciech
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Environmental sciences
Groundwater
Hydrology
Models, Theoretical
Pressure
Pumping machinery
Pumps
Soil
Water Movements
Water pumps
Water Supply
Water, Underground
Wells
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Summary:Two practically applicable pumping patterns for wells are: (1) continuous pumping at a sustainable constant rate; and (2) pumping at a sustainable constant rate for a fixed period every day (cyclic pumping). Theoretical analysis shows that with the cyclic pumping pattern the pump can be run at a higher rate than with continuous pumping. However continuous pumping at the maximum continuously sustainable constant rate produces considerably more water. If the objective is to produce as much water as possible, it is important to use a pump designed for running at the maximum continuously sustainable rate.
ISSN:0017-467X
1745-6584
DOI:10.1111/j.1745-6584.2001.tb02351.x