ASTM D6034
Standard Practice for (Analytical Procedure) Determining the Efficiency of a Production Well in a Confined Aquifer from a Constant Rate Pumping Test
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ASTM D6034 is a technical standard for evaluating the efficiency of a production well in a confined aquifer using a constant rate pumping test. It provides a structured analytical procedure that helps users interpret pumping data in a consistent way, supporting better well performance assessment and informed water-resource decisions. For projects where well efficiency matters, this standard offers a reliable basis for comparing results and documenting test outcomes.
What is ASTM D6034?
ASTM D6034, titled Standard Practice for (Analytical Procedure) Determining the Efficiency of a Production Well in a Confined Aquifer from a Constant Rate Pumping Test, describes an analytical approach for assessing how effectively a production well operates under pumping conditions. The standard is centered on confined aquifer settings and uses data from a constant rate pumping test to support evaluation of well performance. It is generally used as a technical reference for consistent analysis rather than a field installation specification.
Where is ASTM D6034 used?
This standard is commonly used in groundwater studies, well performance evaluations, and pumping test analysis involving production wells completed in confined aquifers. It is relevant wherever a constant rate pumping test is performed and the resulting data must be interpreted in a consistent, defensible way. ASTM D6034 may support consultants, engineers, and water-system operators who need to evaluate whether a well is performing efficiently and compare results across similar test conditions.
Why is ASTM D6034 important?
ASTM D6034 matters because well efficiency affects pumping performance, operating decisions, and long-term resource management. Using a recognized analytical procedure helps improve consistency in testing and interpretation, which can reduce uncertainty when evaluating a well’s condition or comparing performance over time. For procurement, compliance, and technical review, the standard can also provide a clear reference point for documenting how the assessment was performed and whether the results are suitable for decision-making.
- Constant rate pumping test analysis
- Production well efficiency evaluation
- Confined aquifer applications
- Consistent technical interpretation
- Well performance documentation
- Publication Date: 2020-07-31
- Publisher: ASTM
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