This article throws light upon the top seven methods used for construction of wells. The methods are: 1. Digging 2. Boring 3. Driving 4. Jetting 5. Cable Tool Drilling 6. Direct Rotary Drilling 7. Reverse Rotary Drilling. Method # 1. Digging: Wells in shallow and unconsolidated glacial and alluvial aquifers can be dug by hand […]
Construction of Wells: 7 Methods
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Open Wells and Tube Wells (With Diagram)
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After reading this article you will learn about the open wells and tube wells with the help of a diagram. Water wells can be classified either open wells or tube wells. Open wells have relatively large diameter (generally 1 to 5 m) and low yields (generally less than 30 m3/hr), and are not very deep […]
Development of Wells: 6 Procedures
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The procedures usually adopted for well development are as follows: 1. Over-pumping 2. Backwashing 3. Mechanical surging 4. Air surging and pumping 5. High-velocity jetting 6. High-velocity water jetting combined with simultaneous pumping. Procedure # 1. Over-Pumping: In the over pumping method, the well is pumped at a discharge rate higher than the discharge rate […]
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