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 using a pick and shovel. [...]
The major types of variable displacement pumps are as follows: 1. Centrifugal Pumps 2. Jet Pumps 3. Air-Lift Pumps. Type # 1. Centrifugal Pumps: Centrifugal pumps are the most popular types of variable displacement pumps. They are capable of delivering large volumes of water against high as well as low heads with good efficiency. Besides, these pumps are relatively simple [...]
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 (generally 3 to 15 m). [...]