Water Well Rehabilitation And Reconstruction

Capitalize on the First All-in-One Guide to Monitoring, Identifying, and Solving Problems of Ageing Water WellsWater Well Rehabilitation and Reconstructionoffers you the first comprehensive guide to the mechanical, chemical, and microbiological ageing processes of water wells.Filled with international examples, this landmark reference provides the scientific background needed to understand well ageing -- and perform effective rehabilitation, reconstruction, and monitoring. You will find guidance on state-of-the-art testing and maintenance methods, as well as information on legal and environmental issues, such as the transport, application, and disposal of chemicals. Using SI and U.S. customary units throughout, with a handy conversion table included,Water Well Rehabilitation and Reconstructionenables you to: Identify and quantify problems affecting well performance Select rehabilitation methods appropriate for specific problems Harness methods for replacement or closure of a well if rehabilitation fails Master testing, monitoring, and maintenance techniques Inside This Landmark Water Well Resource: Introduction * Elements of Well Hydraulics and Well Operation * Chemical Ageing Process * Mechanical Causes of Well Ageing * Identification of Ageing Processes and Performance Assessment of Well and Well Rehabilitations * Economics of Well Rehabilitation and Reconstruction * Mechanical Rehabilitation Techniques * Chemical Rehabilitation Techniques * Repair, Reconstruction, and Decommissioning of Wells * Practical Well Rehabilitation * Prevention * The Ten Dos and Don'ts of Water Well Rehabilitation * AppendicesHouben, Georg is the author of 'Water Well Rehabilitation And Reconstruction ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780071486514 and ISBN 0071486518.