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Maximum Yields from Minimum Aquifers a
Author(s) -
Mogg J. L.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
groundwater
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1745-6584
pISSN - 0017-467X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6584.1966.tb01592.x
Subject(s) - aquifer , drilling , well drilling , petroleum engineering , computer science , environmental science , process engineering , geology , engineering , mechanical engineering , groundwater , geotechnical engineering
Maximum yields from minimum aquifers can be accomplished only by strict adherence to best known practice procedures while following the three necessary steps to well completion. These steps are well design, well construction and well development. In well design good practice begins with an accurate log and the obtaining and careful testing of formation samples. From such data, optimum depth, diameters, screen settings, and gravel pack gradations for expected yields can be selected. Well construction should incorporate equipment suited for the kind of formation, size of well, and depth to be drilled. It should be operated by competent and reliable personnel capable of faithfully maintaining all specifications and finishing in a reasonable time, with a well in which all measurements shown on the log are correct. Development techniques which are appropriate for the well, aquifer, and drilling equipment should be used, al‐though it appears the high velocity horizontal jetting tool, used in conjunction with chemicals and regulated pumping, offers the most promise.