The course covers the following topics:
• Course Objectives – Introduction and Definitions – Basic Concepts – Hydrological Cycle – Groundwater Utilization – Environmental Issues
• Aquifers – Classification – Basic Parameters – Darcy s Law – Inhomogeneity – Anisotropy
• Mathematical Description – Continuity Equation – Flow Equations – Initial and Boundary Conditions – Flow Potential – Streamlines
• Well Hydraulics – Steady Flow – Non-steady Flow – Pumping Well Systems
• Numerical Solution of Differential Groundwater Flow Equations
• Pumping Tests – Estimation of Aquifer Parameters
• Groundwater vulnerability to pollution – Use of GIS
• Problems and Applications
- Teacher: Αριστοτέλης Μαντόγλου
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Groundwater is very important, given that it is the sole or significant source of water supply for settlements or irrigation of crops and/or is used for other purposes (e.g., in industry). Also, a significant problem today is their pollution, which mainly comes from industrial waste, petroleum products and/or other substances, as well as their contamination from liquid waste flowing from absorbent septic tanks or from leaking tanks. Consequently, the study of the hydrology and hydraulics of groundwater movement is very important for the Rural and Surveying Engineer. It is an essential course for the Water Resources Management direction, and complements existing courses. In addition, it contributes to documenting the involvement of the Rural and Surveying Engineer in the category of ""Hydraulic Works"" and ""Environmental Impact Studies"" where the graduate has professional rights.