What is well development?
In which areas is there a bigger risk of pumping corrosive groundwater?
How does over- and under voltage, phase unbalance and phase loss impact the pump motor?
What may cause friction loss in the pipes?
What could be the consequences of using an undersized pump in a well?
Why is it a good idea to make a well where the groundwater level is as high as possible?
What can be done to the well if sand continues to enter a well after the well development has been carried out?
What kind of riser pipe is most likely to keep itself free from scaling?
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Q: What is well development?
A: The drilling of a hole in the ground to find groundwater
Q: What is well development?
A: The installation of the well casing in the centre of the borehole
Q: What is well development?
A: A process that ensures that the well’s sand filter has been improved so the well produces clean, sand-free water
Q: In which areas is there a bigger risk of pumping corrosive groundwater?
A: In forests with old trees
Q: In which areas is there a bigger risk of pumping corrosive groundwater?
A: In coastal areas
Q: In which areas is there a bigger risk of pumping corrosive groundwater?
A: In elevations above 1000 m
Q: How does over- and under voltage, phase unbalance and phase loss impact the pump motor?
A: It increases speed and thereby the performance of the pump
Q: How does over- and under voltage, phase unbalance and phase loss impact the pump motor?
A: It raises the motor temperature, reducing the lifetime
Q: How does over- and under voltage, phase unbalance and phase loss impact the pump motor?
A: It reduces flow and pressure
Q: What may cause friction loss in the pipes?
A: Scaling
Q: What may cause friction loss in the pipes?
A: Poor water quality
Q: What may cause friction loss in the pipes?
A: High water temperature
Q: What could be the consequences of using an undersized pump in a well?
A: The pump will give too high pressure
Q: What could be the consequences of using an undersized pump in a well?
A: The risk of cavitation is very high
Q: What could be the consequences of using an undersized pump in a well?
A: The pump may not be able to deliver the required capacity
Q: Why is it a good idea to make a well where the groundwater level is as high as possible?
A: The shorter the distance is to the water the less expensive it is to make the borehole and subsequently to pump the water to the surface
Q: Why is it a good idea to make a well where the groundwater level is as high as possible?
A: The shorter the distance is from the surface to the ground water, the better the water quality is
Q: Why is it a good idea to make a well where the groundwater level is as high as possible?
A: A higher level means lower water temperatures and better motor cooling
Q: What can be done to the well if sand continues to enter a well after the well development has been carried out?
A: The well driller can try to run the pump at its maximum capacity in short periods of time over a couple of days
Q: What can be done to the well if sand continues to enter a well after the well development has been carried out?
A: The well driller can replace the casing with a new one with smaller slots
Q: What can be done to the well if sand continues to enter a well after the well development has been carried out?
A: An additional filter can be installed inside the casing
Q: What kind of riser pipe is most likely to keep itself free from scaling?
A: Plastic hoses
Q: What kind of riser pipe is most likely to keep itself free from scaling?
A: Stainless steel pipes
Q: What kind of riser pipe is most likely to keep itself free from scaling?
A: Flex hoses