Water is flowing through the formation shown at a constant Darcy velocity. The following information applies: Hydraulic head at the top of the formation is 18 feet Hydraulic head at the bottom of the formation is 28 feet K1 = 2 ft/day K2 = 11 ft/day b1 = b2 = 10 ft Based on this information, calculate the hydraulic head (in feet) at the interface of the two formations.

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Water is flowing through the formation shown at a constant Darcy velocity. The following information applies:

  • Hydraulic head at the top of the formation is 18 feet
  • Hydraulic head at the bottom of the formation is 28 feet
  • K1 = 2 ft/day
  • K2 = 11 ft/day
  • b1 = b2 = 10 ft

Based on this information, calculate the hydraulic head (in feet) at the interface of the two formations.

 

bi
b2
K₁
K2
Top
Interface
Bottom
Datum
Transcribed Image Text:bi b2 K₁ K2 Top Interface Bottom Datum
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