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Study on the aquifer utilization for a ground water heat pump system (지하수 히트펌프 시스템의 대수층 활용 사레 연구)

  • Shim, Byoung-Ohan;Lee, Chul-Woo
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.11a
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    • pp.32-35
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    • 2006
  • The validation of a groundwater source heat pump system installation site is estimated by bydrogeothermic model ing. The hydraulic characteristics of the aquifer system is evaluated from pumping and recovery tests. In addition, the temperature distribution by the pumping and the injection of groundwater, and water level fluctuations are simulated by numerical modeling. The total cooling and heating load for the building is designed as 120RT(refrigeration ton) and the ground water source heat pump system covers 50RT as a subsidiary system The scenario of heat pump operation is organized as pumping and inject ion of groundwater that is performed for 8 hours per day in cooling mode for 90 days during the summer season The heat transfer by the injected warm water is limited near the inject ion wells in the simulated temperature distribution. The reason is that the given operation time is too short to expect broad thermal diffusion in large volume of the aquifer in the simulation time The simulated groundwater level and temperature distribution can be used as important data to develope an energy effective pumping and injection well system. Also it will be very useful to evaluate the hydraulic capacity of a target groundwater reservoir.

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Renewable energy powered membrane systems: inorganic contaminant removal from Australian groundwaters

  • Richards, Laura A.;Richards, Bryce S.;Schafer, Andrea I.
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.239-250
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    • 2011
  • A photovoltaic powered ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis system was tested with a number of natural groundwaters in Australia. The objective of this study was to compare system performance at six remote field locations by assessing the impact of water composition and fluctuating energy on inorganic contaminant removal using a BW30-4040 membrane. Solar irradiance directly affected pressure and flow. Groundwater characteristics (including TDS, salts, heavy metals, and pH), impacted other performance parameters such as retention, specific energy consumption and flux. During continual system operation, retention of ions such as $Ca^{2+}$ and $Mg^{2+}$ was high (> 95%) with each groundwater which can be attributed to steric exclusion. The retention of smaller ions such as $NO_3{^-}$ was affected by weather conditions and groundwater composition, as convection/diffusion dominate retention. When solar irradiance was insufficient or fluctuations too great for system operation, performance deteriorated and retention dropped significantly (< 30% at Ti Tree). Groundwater pH affected flux and retention of smaller ions ($NO_3{^-}$ and $F^-$) because charge repulsion increases with pH. The results highlight variations in system performance (ion retention, flux, specific energy consumption) with real solar irradiance, groundwater composition, and pH conditions.

Time Series Analysis of Groundwater Level Change in the Chuncheon Area Groundwater Observation Network (시계열 분석을 이용한 춘천 지역 지하수관측망 수위변동 해석)

  • Mok, Jong-Koo;Jang, Bum-Ju;Park, Yu-Chul;Shin, Hye-Soo;Kim, Jin-Ho;Song, Se-Jeong;Hawng, Ga-Young
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.281-293
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    • 2022
  • Time series analysis was performed on data from 2009 to 2018 from the Chuncheon groundwater observation network to understand the characteristics of groundwater level fluctuations in the network. There are five observatories, all of which are installed in rock aquifers, and periodic inspections and management are performed by the relevant operating organization. Auto-correlation, spectral density, and cross-correlation analysis was performed.

A Comparative Study on Forecasting Groundwater Level Fluctuations of National Groundwater Monitoring Networks using TFNM, ANN, and ANFIS (TFNM, ANN, ANFIS를 이용한 국가지하수관측망 지하수위 변동 예측 비교 연구)

  • Yoon, Pilsun;Yoon, Heesung;Kim, Yongcheol;Kim, Gyoo-Bum
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.123-133
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    • 2014
  • It is important to predict the groundwater level fluctuation for effective management of groundwater monitoring system and groundwater resources. In the present study, three different time series models for the prediction of groundwater level in response to rainfall were built, those are transfer function noise model (TFNM), artificial neural network (ANN), and adaptive neuro fuzzy interference system (ANFIS). The models were applied to time series data of Boen, Cheolsan, and Hongcheon stations in National Groundwater Monitoring Network. The result shows that the model performance of ANN and ANFIS was higher than that of TFNM for the present case study. As lead time increased, prediction accuracy decreased with underestimation of peak values. The performance of the three models at Boen station was worst especially for TFNM, where the correlation between rainfall and groundwater data was lowest and the groundwater extraction is expected on account of agricultural activities. The sensitivity analysis for the input structure showed that ANFIS was most sensitive to input data combinations. It is expected that the time series model approach and results of the present study are meaningful and useful for the effective management of monitoring stations and groundwater resources.

Complexity of Groundwater Flow System in a Site Reflected in the Fluctuations of Groundwater Level and Temperature (지하수위와 수온 변동에 나타난 부지 규모 지하수 흐름장의 복잡성)

  • Jonghoon Park;Dongyeop Lee;Nam C. Woo
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.55 no.6
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    • pp.563-570
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    • 2022
  • This study was objected to show the complexity of groundwater flow system in a site-scale area as a design parameter of the groundwater monitoring network for early detection of pollutant leakage from a potential source of groundwater contamination (e.g., storage tank). Around the tanks, three monitoring wells were installed at about 22~25 m deep and groundwater level and temperature had been monitored for 22 months by 2-minute interval, and then compared with precipitation and temperature data from nearby weather station. Annual variation of groundwater level and its response to precipitation event, variation of groundwater temperature and delayed response to that of atmospheric temperature indicate the complexity of groundwater flow and flow paths even in the relatively small area. Thus, groundwater monitoring network for early detection of contaminant leakage should be designed with full consideration of the complexity of groundwater flow system, identified from the detailed hydrogeological investigation of the site.

Classification of Spring Types in the Western Coastal Area of Jeju Island, Korea, Based on the Hydrogeological Characteristics (수리지질 특성을 고려한 제주도 서부 해안지역 용천의 유형 분류)

  • Koh Chang-Seong;Koh Eun-Hee;Park Won-Bae;Koh Gi-Won
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.25-35
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to classify spring types based on the hydrogeological characteristics of springs in Yongsu-ri~Hamo-ri coastal area in western part of Jeju Island. The springs in study area can be broadly categorized into three groups: perched groundwatrer springs (soil type), perched groundwater springs (sediment type), and basal groundwater springs. The perched groundwater springs of soil type correspond to springs where groundwater seeps out from the perched aquifer formed in the soil layer due to the development of clayey Kosan Formation beneath the surface. Because of the low hydraulic conductivity of soil layer, the average of spring discharge is less than 1 m3/day. The quality of spring water is significantly influenced by agricultural activities, resulting in high nitrate nitrogen concentrations and electrical conductivity. While the perched groundwater springs (sediment type) of the Suwolbong Tuff, which are located in the upper part of Kosan Formation, exhibited relatively higher discharge rates, their water quality was similar to soil-type springs. Basal groundwater springs are located in the zone of basal groundwater, mostly near the coastline. This type of spring appears to discharge of up to 3,707 m3, and the salinity content varies with the tidal fluctuations, especially increasing significantly during dry seasons.

Quantity Evaluation of Hot Spring at Onyang Spa Area (온양온천지구에서의 온천수 수량평가)

  • Lee, Chol-Woo
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.438-441
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    • 2006
  • The groundwater level was originally above the surface at the Onyang spa area. However, it is now 98-138m depth below the surface deu to the artificial pumping from boreholes. The fluctuations of the piezometric head were observed in 4 boreholes. Transmissivity estimated from the pumping rate and the drawdown is about $577.51 m^2/day$ The transmissivity of Onyang spa area is much larger than common values of fractured aqui for the drawdown of the piezometric head by artificial pumping is widely spreaded out in that area. The drawdown related to each pumping rate was analyzed and the formula between drawdown and pumping rate was made by a regression analysis. The formula can be applied for the condition of enough groundwater flowing into the Onyang spa area

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Analysis of Land Subsidence Risk Factors Considering Hydrological Properties, Geomorphological Parameters, and Population Distribution (수문 및 지형특성과 인구분포를 고려한 지반침하 발생 평가인자 분석)

  • Ye-Yeong Lee;Dahae Lee;Eun-Ji Bae;Chung-Mo Lee;Hanna Choi
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.28 no.6
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    • pp.45-57
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    • 2023
  • To assess land subsidence estimation and preparedness in the Geum River basin, this study applied GIS techniques and identified six key areas. The Geum River basin has experienced an increase in heavy rainfall since late 2010, and four study areas have shown an increase in groundwater levels. Land subsidence primarily occurred from June to September, with higher rainfall years in 2020 and 2023. Approximately 83.6% of land subsidence in Chungcheongbuk-do province occurred in Cheongju-si, mainly attributed to aging sewage pipes. The regions experiencing population growth have likely led to the construction of underground infrastructures and sewer pipes. Thus, it is considered that various factors, including sewage pipe leaks, precipitation, slope gradient, low drainage density, and groundwater level fluctuations, have contributed to land subsidence. Improving land subsidence estimation involves incorporating additional natural factors and human activities.

Analysis of Groundwater Level Changes Due to Earthquake in Jeju Island (For the Indonesian Earthquake with Magnitude 7.7 in 2010) (지진에 의한 제주도 지하수위 변동 분석 (2010년 인도네시아 규모 7.7 지진))

  • Lee, Soo-Hyoung;Hamm, Se-Yeong;Ha, Kyoo-Chul;Kim, Yong-Cheol;Cheong, Beom-Keun;Ko, Kyung-Seok;Koh, Gi-Won;Kim, Gee-Pyo
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.41-51
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    • 2011
  • This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between groundwater level change and a large earthquake using the data of groundwater and seawater intrusion monitoring wells in Jeju Island. Groundwater level data from 13 observation wells were analyzed with a large earthquake. The Earthquake occurred at Sumatra, Indonesia (Mw = 7.7) on 13 June 2010, and groundwater level anomalies which seems to be related to the Earthquake were found in 6 monitoring wells. They lasted for approximately 16~27 minutes and the range of groundwater level fluctuations were about 1.4~2.4 cm. Coefficient of determination values for relationship between groundwater level change and transmissivity, and response time were calculated to be $R^2$ = 0.76 and $R^2$ = 0.96, respectively. The study also indicates that the high transmissivity of aquifer showed the high goundwater level changes and longer response time.

A Study on the Hydraulic Factors of Groundwater Level Fluctuation by Region in Jeju Island (제주도 지역별 지하수위 변동 요인에 대한 고찰)

  • Jeong, Jiho;Park, Jaesung;Koh, Eun-hee;Park, Won-bae;Jeong, Jina
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.257-270
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    • 2022
  • This study evaluated the hydraulic factors contributing to the decreasing groundwater levels across Jeju island. Time-series data for groundwater level, precipitation, and groundwater usage and information on land use were acquired, and the correlations among them were analyzed to evaluate the causes of the decreasing groundwater. The effects of precipitation and groundwater usage on the fluctuations of groundwater level were quantified using response surface analysis and sensitivity analysis, and methods for groundwater quantity management by region were proposed. The results showed that the rate of groundwater decrease in the western region was larger than that in the eastern region. For the eastern region, the influence of precipitation was large and the rate of decrease in the groundwater level was relatively small. The geological formation of this part of the island and continuous seawater intrusion suggest that although the absolute amount of groundwater extracted for use was large, the decrease in the groundwater level was not seen to be great due to an increase in pressure by seawater intrusion. Overall, precipitation and groundwater usage had the greatest effect on the amount of groundwater in the western region, and thus their data would be most useful for informing groundwater management, whereas other factors (e.g., sea level and the location of the freshwater-seawater transition zone) must be considered when understanding Jeju's eastern region. As the characteristics of groundwater level fluctuations in the eastern and western regions are distinct, an optimal management plan for each region should be proposed to ensure the efficient management of groundwater quantity.