The variation characteristics of aquifer parameters,induced by groundwater source heat pump(GWSHP) operation under variable flow,were theoretically analyzed through a case study,in which the characteristics of buildin...The variation characteristics of aquifer parameters,induced by groundwater source heat pump(GWSHP) operation under variable flow,were theoretically analyzed through a case study,in which the characteristics of building air conditioning load were considered.The results,compared with the constant flow operation,indicate that the influence on the variations of porosity,hydraulic conductivity and confined water head is decreased by 48%,51% and 71%,respectively,under variable flow operation.The security of variable flow operation is superior to that of constant flow.It is also concluded that the climate region and function of the buildings are primary factors which affect the suitability of variable flow operation in GWSHP.展开更多
This paper developed an improved combinatorial method called the best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA) to evaluate aquifer parameters. This method is bas...This paper developed an improved combinatorial method called the best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA) to evaluate aquifer parameters. This method is based on a decimal simple genetic algorithm (SGA). A synthetic example for unsteady-state flow in a two-dimensional, inhomogeneous, confined aquifer containing three hydraulically distinct zones, is used to develop data to test the model. The simulation utilizes SGA and BCC-YGCP-GA coupled to the finite element method to identify the mean zonal hydraulic conductivities, and storage coefficients of the three-compartment model. For this geometrically simple model, used as a prototype of more complex systems, the SGA does not reach convergence within 100 generations. Conversely, the convergence rate of the BCC-YGCD-GA model is very fast. The objective function value calculated by BCC-YGCD-GA is reduced to 1/1 O00th of the starting value within 100 generations, and the hydraulic conductivity and storage of three zones are within a few percent of the “true” values of the ideal model, highlighting the power of the method for aquifer parameterization.展开更多
In order to identify aquifer parameter,authors develops an improved combinatorial method called best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA), based on a decimal s...In order to identify aquifer parameter,authors develops an improved combinatorial method called best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA), based on a decimal system simple genetic algorithm (SGA). The paper takes unsteady state flows in a two dimensional, inhomogeneous, confined aquifer for a ideal model, and utilizes SGA and BCC-YGCP-GA coupled to finite element method for identifying aquifer hydraulic conductivity K 1 ,K 2 ,K 3 and storage S 1 ,S 2 ,S 3 , respectively. It is shown from the result that GSA does not reach convergence with 100 generations, whereas convergence rate of BCC-YGCD-GA is very fast. Objective function value calculated by BCC-YGCD-GA is 0 001 29 with 100 generations, and hydraulic conductivity and storage of three zones are almost equal to the "true" values of ideal model.展开更多
Vertical Electrical Soundings(VES)using Schlumberger array was carried out at fifteen(15)different points to evaluate aquifer characteristics within Igbo-Imabana,Abi L.G.A of Cross River State.Resistivity meter and it...Vertical Electrical Soundings(VES)using Schlumberger array was carried out at fifteen(15)different points to evaluate aquifer characteristics within Igbo-Imabana,Abi L.G.A of Cross River State.Resistivity meter and its accessories were used for data acquisition.The maximum current and potential electrode distance were 400 m and 20 m respectively.The field data were interpreted using Interpex software and three to five geo-electric layers encountered within the study area.The dominant curve type was H followed by K.From the result,geo-electric layers delineated were sandstone,clay,saturated sandstone,sandy shale,clayey shale,and shale with average apparent resistivity values of 2249.94Ωm,2.86Ωm,365.28Ωm,222.69Ωm,14.60Ωm and 59.02Ωm respectively.The top geoelectric layer was dominantly lateritic topsoil,with variation in degrees of compaction and having an average resistivity of 876.33Ωm with depth and thickness generally less than 5 m.The calculated aquifer parameters hydraulic conductivity(K_(c)),transmissivity,longitudinal conductance,and transverse resistance from the VES results show ranges values;3.86×10^(-4)to 4.69×10^(-2)m/day,2.95×10^(-3)to 2.82 m^(2)/day,2.95×10^(-3)to 2.81Ωm and 484.33 to 19444.83Ω^(2)m respectively.The aquifer thickness and depth values range from 3.60 m to 68.05 m and 5.20 m to 76 m respectively.The study reviewed that the area is made of heterolithic/heterogenous lithofacies,confined aquifer(s),shallow and deep aquifer.Also,from the models and aquifer parameters,the area is characterized by semipervious materials.This integrally explains why the area have have low transmissivity and majority of boreholes drilled in the area failed.展开更多
The applications of intelligent techniques have increased exponentially in recent days to study most of the non-linear parameters. In particular, the behavior of earth resembles the non- linearity applications. An eff...The applications of intelligent techniques have increased exponentially in recent days to study most of the non-linear parameters. In particular, the behavior of earth resembles the non- linearity applications. An efficient tool is needed for the interpretation of geophysical parameters to study the subsurface of the earth. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) perform certain tasks if the structure of the network is modified accordingly for the purpose it has been used. The three most robust networks were taken and comparatively analyzed for their performance to choose the appropriate network. The single- layer feed-forward neural network with the back propagation algorithm is chosen as one of the well- suited networks after comparing the results. Initially, certain synthetic data sets of all three-layer curves have been taken tk^r training the network, and the network is validated by the field datasets collected from Tuticorin Coastal Region (78°7'30"E and 8°48'45"N), Tamil Nadu, India. The interpretation has been done successfully using the corresponding learning algorithm in the present study. With proper training of back propagation networks, it tends to give the resistivity and thickness of the subsurface layer model of the field resistivity data concerning the synthetic data trained earlier in the appropriate network. The network is trained with more Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data, and this trained network is demon- strated by the field data. Groundwater table depth also has been modeled.展开更多
In the Tano River Basin,groundwater serves as a crucial resource;however,its quantity and quality with regard to trace elements and microbiological loadings remain poorly understood due to the lack of groundwater logs...In the Tano River Basin,groundwater serves as a crucial resource;however,its quantity and quality with regard to trace elements and microbiological loadings remain poorly understood due to the lack of groundwater logs and limited water research.This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the Tano River Basin,focusing on three key objectives.First,it investigated the aquifer hydraulic parameters and the results showed significant spatial variations in borehole depths,yields,transmissivity,hydraulic conductivity,and specific capacity.Deeper boreholes were concentrated in the northeastern and southeastern zones,while geological formations,particu-larly the Apollonian Formation,exhibit a strong influence on borehole yields.The study identified areas with high transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity in the southern and eastern regions,suggesting good groundwater avail-ability and suitability for sustainable water supply.Sec-ondly,the research investigated the groundwater quality and observed that the majority of borehole samples fall within WHO(Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality,Environmental Health Criteria,Geneva,2011,2017.http://www.who.int)limit.However,some samples have pH levels below the standards,although the groundwater generally qualifies as freshwater.The study further explores hydrochemical facies and health risk assessment,highlighting the dominance of Ca–HCO3 water type.Trace element analysis reveals minimal health risks from most elements,with chromium(Cr)as the primary contributor to chronic health risk.Overall,this study has provided a key insights into the Tano River Basin’s hydrogeology and associated health risks.The outcome of this research has contributed to the broader understanding of hydrogeologi-cal dynamics and the importance of managing groundwater resources sustainably in complex geological environments.展开更多
Based on the first linearized Boussincsq equation, the analytical solution of the transient groundwater model, which is used for describing phreatic flow in a semiinfinite aquifer bounded by a linear stream and subjec...Based on the first linearized Boussincsq equation, the analytical solution of the transient groundwater model, which is used for describing phreatic flow in a semiinfinite aquifer bounded by a linear stream and subjected to time-dependent vertical seepage, is derived out by Laplace transform and the convolution integral. According to the mathematical characteristics of the solution, different methods for estimating aquifer parameters are constructed to satisfy different hydrological conditions. Then, tile equation for estimating water exchange between stream and aquifer is proposed, and a recursion equation or estimating the intensity of phreatic evaporation is also proposed. A phreatic aquifer stream system located in Huaibei Plain, Anhui Province, China, is taken as an example to demonstrate tile estimation process of the methods stated herein.展开更多
To meet the growing demand for socioeconomic development,a large amount of groundwater is extracted from confined aquifers worldwide.The North China Plain has experienced considerable groundwater depletion and subside...To meet the growing demand for socioeconomic development,a large amount of groundwater is extracted from confined aquifers worldwide.The North China Plain has experienced considerable groundwater depletion and subsidence during the past six decades.In this study,we use Sentinel-1A/B SAR images from 2015 to 2020 to map the ground subsidence of the Tianjin–Langfang area.Three subsiding zones centered at Guangyang,Wuqing–Bazhou,and Jinghai are identified with maximum subsidence rates of 98.1,121.8,and 104.7 mm/yr.Seasonal and long-term signals are separated from time series subsidence and hydraulic measurements using continuous wavelet transform to retrieve aquifer parameters.The long-term subsidence,which fits well with an exponential decaying model,remarkably slows down in our study area.The elastic skeletal storage coefficients range between 0.52×10−3 and 9.66×10−3.We then retrieve the spatial–temporal variations of total groundwater storage,recoverable groundwater storage,and irreversible groundwater storage.Groundwater storage depletion rates are apparently reducing,which benefits from the operation of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project and local groundwater management practices.展开更多
基金Project(2006BAJ01B05) supported by the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 11th Five-Year Plane Period
文摘The variation characteristics of aquifer parameters,induced by groundwater source heat pump(GWSHP) operation under variable flow,were theoretically analyzed through a case study,in which the characteristics of building air conditioning load were considered.The results,compared with the constant flow operation,indicate that the influence on the variations of porosity,hydraulic conductivity and confined water head is decreased by 48%,51% and 71%,respectively,under variable flow operation.The security of variable flow operation is superior to that of constant flow.It is also concluded that the climate region and function of the buildings are primary factors which affect the suitability of variable flow operation in GWSHP.
文摘This paper developed an improved combinatorial method called the best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA) to evaluate aquifer parameters. This method is based on a decimal simple genetic algorithm (SGA). A synthetic example for unsteady-state flow in a two-dimensional, inhomogeneous, confined aquifer containing three hydraulically distinct zones, is used to develop data to test the model. The simulation utilizes SGA and BCC-YGCP-GA coupled to the finite element method to identify the mean zonal hydraulic conductivities, and storage coefficients of the three-compartment model. For this geometrically simple model, used as a prototype of more complex systems, the SGA does not reach convergence within 100 generations. Conversely, the convergence rate of the BCC-YGCD-GA model is very fast. The objective function value calculated by BCC-YGCD-GA is reduced to 1/1 O00th of the starting value within 100 generations, and the hydraulic conductivity and storage of three zones are within a few percent of the “true” values of the ideal model, highlighting the power of the method for aquifer parameterization.
文摘In order to identify aquifer parameter,authors develops an improved combinatorial method called best chromosome clone plus younger generation chromosome prepotency genetic algorithm (BCC-YGCP-GA), based on a decimal system simple genetic algorithm (SGA). The paper takes unsteady state flows in a two dimensional, inhomogeneous, confined aquifer for a ideal model, and utilizes SGA and BCC-YGCP-GA coupled to finite element method for identifying aquifer hydraulic conductivity K 1 ,K 2 ,K 3 and storage S 1 ,S 2 ,S 3 , respectively. It is shown from the result that GSA does not reach convergence with 100 generations, whereas convergence rate of BCC-YGCD-GA is very fast. Objective function value calculated by BCC-YGCD-GA is 0 001 29 with 100 generations, and hydraulic conductivity and storage of three zones are almost equal to the "true" values of ideal model.
文摘Vertical Electrical Soundings(VES)using Schlumberger array was carried out at fifteen(15)different points to evaluate aquifer characteristics within Igbo-Imabana,Abi L.G.A of Cross River State.Resistivity meter and its accessories were used for data acquisition.The maximum current and potential electrode distance were 400 m and 20 m respectively.The field data were interpreted using Interpex software and three to five geo-electric layers encountered within the study area.The dominant curve type was H followed by K.From the result,geo-electric layers delineated were sandstone,clay,saturated sandstone,sandy shale,clayey shale,and shale with average apparent resistivity values of 2249.94Ωm,2.86Ωm,365.28Ωm,222.69Ωm,14.60Ωm and 59.02Ωm respectively.The top geoelectric layer was dominantly lateritic topsoil,with variation in degrees of compaction and having an average resistivity of 876.33Ωm with depth and thickness generally less than 5 m.The calculated aquifer parameters hydraulic conductivity(K_(c)),transmissivity,longitudinal conductance,and transverse resistance from the VES results show ranges values;3.86×10^(-4)to 4.69×10^(-2)m/day,2.95×10^(-3)to 2.82 m^(2)/day,2.95×10^(-3)to 2.81Ωm and 484.33 to 19444.83Ω^(2)m respectively.The aquifer thickness and depth values range from 3.60 m to 68.05 m and 5.20 m to 76 m respectively.The study reviewed that the area is made of heterolithic/heterogenous lithofacies,confined aquifer(s),shallow and deep aquifer.Also,from the models and aquifer parameters,the area is characterized by semipervious materials.This integrally explains why the area have have low transmissivity and majority of boreholes drilled in the area failed.
文摘The applications of intelligent techniques have increased exponentially in recent days to study most of the non-linear parameters. In particular, the behavior of earth resembles the non- linearity applications. An efficient tool is needed for the interpretation of geophysical parameters to study the subsurface of the earth. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) perform certain tasks if the structure of the network is modified accordingly for the purpose it has been used. The three most robust networks were taken and comparatively analyzed for their performance to choose the appropriate network. The single- layer feed-forward neural network with the back propagation algorithm is chosen as one of the well- suited networks after comparing the results. Initially, certain synthetic data sets of all three-layer curves have been taken tk^r training the network, and the network is validated by the field datasets collected from Tuticorin Coastal Region (78°7'30"E and 8°48'45"N), Tamil Nadu, India. The interpretation has been done successfully using the corresponding learning algorithm in the present study. With proper training of back propagation networks, it tends to give the resistivity and thickness of the subsurface layer model of the field resistivity data concerning the synthetic data trained earlier in the appropriate network. The network is trained with more Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data, and this trained network is demon- strated by the field data. Groundwater table depth also has been modeled.
文摘In the Tano River Basin,groundwater serves as a crucial resource;however,its quantity and quality with regard to trace elements and microbiological loadings remain poorly understood due to the lack of groundwater logs and limited water research.This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the Tano River Basin,focusing on three key objectives.First,it investigated the aquifer hydraulic parameters and the results showed significant spatial variations in borehole depths,yields,transmissivity,hydraulic conductivity,and specific capacity.Deeper boreholes were concentrated in the northeastern and southeastern zones,while geological formations,particu-larly the Apollonian Formation,exhibit a strong influence on borehole yields.The study identified areas with high transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity in the southern and eastern regions,suggesting good groundwater avail-ability and suitability for sustainable water supply.Sec-ondly,the research investigated the groundwater quality and observed that the majority of borehole samples fall within WHO(Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality,Environmental Health Criteria,Geneva,2011,2017.http://www.who.int)limit.However,some samples have pH levels below the standards,although the groundwater generally qualifies as freshwater.The study further explores hydrochemical facies and health risk assessment,highlighting the dominance of Ca–HCO3 water type.Trace element analysis reveals minimal health risks from most elements,with chromium(Cr)as the primary contributor to chronic health risk.Overall,this study has provided a key insights into the Tano River Basin’s hydrogeology and associated health risks.The outcome of this research has contributed to the broader understanding of hydrogeologi-cal dynamics and the importance of managing groundwater resources sustainably in complex geological environments.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40474065)the National TCM Project in the 11th Five-Year Plan Period of China(No.2006BAB01B01)
文摘Based on the first linearized Boussincsq equation, the analytical solution of the transient groundwater model, which is used for describing phreatic flow in a semiinfinite aquifer bounded by a linear stream and subjected to time-dependent vertical seepage, is derived out by Laplace transform and the convolution integral. According to the mathematical characteristics of the solution, different methods for estimating aquifer parameters are constructed to satisfy different hydrological conditions. Then, tile equation for estimating water exchange between stream and aquifer is proposed, and a recursion equation or estimating the intensity of phreatic evaporation is also proposed. A phreatic aquifer stream system located in Huaibei Plain, Anhui Province, China, is taken as an example to demonstrate tile estimation process of the methods stated herein.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41702376,42001368 and 42174043).
文摘To meet the growing demand for socioeconomic development,a large amount of groundwater is extracted from confined aquifers worldwide.The North China Plain has experienced considerable groundwater depletion and subsidence during the past six decades.In this study,we use Sentinel-1A/B SAR images from 2015 to 2020 to map the ground subsidence of the Tianjin–Langfang area.Three subsiding zones centered at Guangyang,Wuqing–Bazhou,and Jinghai are identified with maximum subsidence rates of 98.1,121.8,and 104.7 mm/yr.Seasonal and long-term signals are separated from time series subsidence and hydraulic measurements using continuous wavelet transform to retrieve aquifer parameters.The long-term subsidence,which fits well with an exponential decaying model,remarkably slows down in our study area.The elastic skeletal storage coefficients range between 0.52×10−3 and 9.66×10−3.We then retrieve the spatial–temporal variations of total groundwater storage,recoverable groundwater storage,and irreversible groundwater storage.Groundwater storage depletion rates are apparently reducing,which benefits from the operation of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project and local groundwater management practices.