Non-Darcian groundwater flow in leaky aquifers

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A simplified method has been developed for solving leaky aquifer non-Darcian flow hydraulics. The principle of volumetric approach is combined with the confined-aquifer, time-dependent drawdown equation in an observation well. The groundwater flow in the leaky aquifer is assumed to obey a non-Darcian flow law of exponential type. The results are obtained in the form of type-curve expressions from which the necessary bundles of curves are drawn for a set of selective non-Darcian flow aquifer parameters. Although application of the methodology appears as rather limited but it provides a scientific contribution and extension of leaky aquifer theory towards nonlinear flow conditions. The methodology developed herein is applied to some actual field data from the eastern sedimentary basin in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.     

Rainfall distribution function for Libya and rainfall prediction

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Monthly rainfall amounts are distributed according to different frequency distribution functions in different parts of the world. However, in extremely arid regions gamma probability distribution functions are most often found to fit the existing data well. Libyan monthly rainfall distributions are found to abide by gamma probability distribution function which is confirmed on the basis of chi-square tests. Almost all the rainfall sequences recorded for at least the last 20 years in Libya are investigated statistically and gamma distribution parameters are calculated at existing stations. The shape and scale parameters are then regionalized and hence it becomes possible to find the parameter values at any desired location within the study area and then to generate synthetic sequences according to the gamma distribution. Predictions of 10, 25, 50 and 100 mm rainfall amounts are achieved by this probability function.     

ComprehensiveanalysesofseismicsourcelayerinXingtaiandTangshanseismicregionsandtheconditionsofmediaab

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Mössbauer study of a California desert celadonite and its pedogenically-related smectite

Celadonite from the northwestern Mojave Desert area of California was examined by detailed Mössbauer spectroscopy at temperatures from 10 K to 400 K. In addition to the predominant Fe³⁺ doublet with isomer shift 0.4 mm s^–1 and quadrupole splitting 0.4 mm s^–1, another Fe³⁺ doublet with 0.4, 1.2 mm/s and two Fe²⁺ doublets with 1.1, 1.7, 2.7 mm s^–1 at 300 K were distinguished. The minor Fe³⁺ component is ascribed to dehydroxylated surface sites. Most of the remaining Fe(90%) is M2 cis-OH octahedral in an ordered M⁺–M²⁺ array. However, about 10% is M1 trans-OH Fe²⁺. Isomer shift vs. T gives Debye temperatures of 570 K for Fe³⁺ in M2 and 380 K for both Fe²⁺ sites, indicating greater vibrational freedom for Fe²⁺. Quadrupole splitting vs. T for Fe²⁺ gives a valence electronic energy splitting of 760 cm^–1 between the ground and first excited state for M2. The M1 sites have a more drastic variation in vs. T which indicates not only a lower first excited state but a rhombic distortion at these sites. A proposed explanation is a neighboring M2 site vacancy. The soil clay formed from this celadonite, which is mostly Fe-rich smectite, was also studied by Mössbauer spectroscopy. About half the Fe²⁺ has been oxidized in the clay, but the isomer shifts and quadrupole splittings are essentially the same as in the original celadonite. A texture orientation in the clay absorber was detected by measuring the absorber at 55° to the source radiation. This texture effect produces asymmetric doublets in the usual 90° measurement.     

An algorithm for multi-exponential inversion of T2spectrum in nuclear magnetic resonance

NMＲ logging can provide the permeability parameter and abundant stratigraphical information such as total porosity,oil,gas and water saturation,oil viscosity,etc． And these physical parameters can be ob- tained by T2spectrum inversion． NMＲ inversion is an important part in logging interpretation． The authors de- scribe a multi-exponential inversion algorithm,solid iteration redress technique (SIＲT),and apply the algo- rithm in real data and compare the results with those based on singular value decomposition (SVD)． It shows that SIＲT algorithm is easier to be understood and implemented,and the time spent in SIＲT is much shorter than that of SVD algorithm． And the non-negative property of T2spectrum is much easier to be implemented． It can match the results based on SVD very well． SIＲT algorithm can be used in T2spectrum inversion for NMＲ analysis．     

Hydrological considerations for dam siting in arid regions: a Saudi Arabian study

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In any dam siting study in arid regions, rainfall records, runoff measurements and their greatest magnitudes are very important. Unfortunately, the data are scarce and, therefore, empirical approaches and charts obtained from similar regions in other parts of the world are necessary for complete applications. The lack of observed data presents the major problem for runoff modelling in arid regions. These regions have characteristically high rainfall intensity and consequent flash floods with large amounts of sediments. Occurrence of rainfall is sporadic, both temporally and spatially, which makes the interpretation of the rainfall-runoff relationship quite difficult. Flood estimations play a significant role in dam siting from the point of view of water availability. This paper presents the basic calculations of floods and sediment amounts that are necessary in dam siting and construction in an arid area by considering the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.     

裸露型岩溶石山地区典型储水构造地下水开发利用——贵州卡罗背斜地下水开发利用

贵州省南部裸露型岩溶石山地区分布着较多封闭条件良好的背斜构造.其核部大面积分布碳酸盐岩,岩溶极为发育,受翼部隔水性良好的相对隔水层阻隔,形成汇流型背斜储水构造.平塘县卡罗背斜为该类背斜储水构造的典型代表之一.该流域系统中地下水资源丰富,但脆弱的岩溶环境导致了岩溶干旱、岩溶洪涝及石漠化等生态环境问题.本文通过分析卡罗背斜的地质成因,从岩溶地下水开发利用的角度,探索以地下水开发为龙头改善生态地质环境的途径,提出了相应的地下水开发利用方案.     

Monthly spatial rainfall correlation functions and interpretations for Turkey

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Monthly spatial rainfall distribution features and their effects on spatial correlation patterns are significant in any regional study. In this paper, first a number of statistical terms and properties are explained with reference to the spatial correlation functions (SCFs). This is followed by the analysis of a theoretical spatial correlation model and its parameter estimation. Monthly empirical SCFs are examined in relation to spatial rainfall characteristics. In order to obtain a definite pattern, the SCF values are averaged in successive equal-distance groups. This average spatial correlation function shows a decreasing pattern with distance. Some interpretations of these spatial correlation functions are given for Turkey with discussion of the results obtained.     

Macrofossils in an interglacial peat deposit at Kap København, North Greenland

Examination two peat samples collected at Kep København, Peary Land, Northgreenland, revealed the presence fo fossils of Betula nana, Menyanthes trifoliata and other plants which do not occur as fao north today. likewise, remains fo Cladocera (e.g. Alonella excisa ), beetles (e. g. Gyrinus opacus and Bembidion grapi ) and other animals, none of which live in the area today, are present. The occurrence of these fossils, coupled with a radiocarbon date giving an infinite age, suggest that the peat is an interglacials deposit.