Analysis of Wellbore Skin Samples-Typology, Composition, and Hydraulic Properties

© 2016, National Ground Water Association.

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Ground water. - 1979. - 54(2016), 5 vom: 21. Sept., Seite 634-645
1. Verfasser: Houben, Georg J (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Halisch, Matthias, Kaufhold, Stephan, Weidner, Christoph, Sander, Jürgen, Reich, Morris
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ground water
Schlagworte:Journal Article
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:© 2016, National Ground Water Association.
The presence of a wellbore skin layer, formed during the drilling process, is a major impediment for the energy-efficient use of water wells. Many models exist that predict its potential impacts on well hydraulics, but so far its relevant hydraulic parameters were only estimates or, at best, model results. Here, we present data on the typology, thickness, composition, and hydraulic properties obtained from the sampling of excavated dewatering wells in lignite surface mines and from inclined core drilling into the annulus of an abandoned water well. Despite the limited number of samples, several types of skin were identified. Both surface cake filtration and particle straining in the aquifer occur. The presence of microcracks may be a determining feature for the hydraulic conductivity of skin layers. In the case of the well-developed water supply well, no skin layer was detected. The observed types and properties of wellbore skin samples can be used to test the many mathematical skin models
Beschreibung:Date Completed 08.12.2017
Date Revised 02.12.2018
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1745-6584
DOI:10.1111/gwat.12403