How to Calculate and Solve for Aquifer Compressibility | Aquifer Characteristics
Last Updated on April 7, 2024
The image above represents aquifer compressibility. To calculate aquifer compressibility, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Change in aquifer thickness (db), Original aquifer thickness (b) and Change in pressure (dP).
The formula for calculating aquifer compressibility;
α = db / bdP – 1
Where:
α = Aquifer Compressibility
db = Change in Aquifer Thickness
b = Original Aquifer Thickness
dP = Change in Pressure
Let’s solve an example;
Find the aquifer compressibility when the change in aquifer thickness is 20, the original aquifer thickness is 3, and the change in pressure is 4.
This implies that;
db = Change in Aquifer Thickness = 20
b = Original Aquifer Thickness = 3
dP = Change in Pressure = 4
α = db / bdP – 1
α = 20 / 3(4) – 1
That is, α = 20 / 12 – 1
α = 1.66 – 1
α = 0.66
Therefore, the aquifer compressibility is 0.66.
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How to Calculate Aquifer Compressibility With Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the aquifer compressibility.
To get the answer and workings of the aquifer compressibility using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Geology under Add-on.
Now, Click on Aquifer Characteristics under Geology
Now, Click on Aquifer Compressibility under Aquifer Characteristics
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the aquifer compressibility according to the respective parameters which are the Change in aquifer thickness (db), Original aquifer thickness (b) and Change in pressure (dP).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Change in aquifer thickness (db) is 20, Original aquifer thickness (b) is 3 and Change in pressure (dP) is 4.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the aquifer compressibility and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
