Laplace’s equation is fundamental to the analysis of many groundwater flow problems. It arises from the combination of Darcy’s law and the equation of continuity or conservation of mass for a homogeneous isotropic aquifer.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Groundwater Movement
Movement occurs from higher hydraulic head in recharge areas (natural or artificial), where precipitation is generally higher, to discharge areas of lower hydraulic head (wells, springs, rivers, lakes, and wetlands). (dh in Figure.1.). The reason is Gravity. Gravity is driving force that moves groundwater. The quantity of groundwater movement through porous media is controlled by Darcy’s law.
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