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Modeling Percolation from Multiple Ponds in Close Proximity Using ICPR

Peter J. Singhofen, P.E.Streamline Technologies, Inc.

presented at

The ASCE Suncoast BranchWater Resources Luncheon

Sarasota, Florida

April 23, 2009

©2009, Streamline Technologies, Inc.www.streamnologies.com

Three Ponds in Close Proximity

Ideally, A 2D Model Would Be Appropriate

Let’s See How We Can Model This With PercPackTM

Before Examing Multiple Ponds,Let’s Take a Look at How

Percolation from a Single IsolatedPond is Modeled Using PercPackTM.

Pond

Water Table

Aquifer Base

Pond

Aquifer

Percolation Link

ICPR Schematic

Surface Runoff Drainage Basin

P2

P3

P1

50’

500’

450’

ComputationalFramework for a100’ Square Pond

Percolation Link Parameters

A A’

P1 P2 P3

Aquifer Base (el. 88’)

Water Table (el. 96’)

Pond Bottom (el. 100’)

50’ (10 cells)

450’ (45 cells)

Section A-A’

P1 P2 P3

Vertical Unsaturated Flow

Perc Rates are Based on Exposed Surface Area and Vertical Conductivity.

P1 P2 P3

Horizontal Saturated Flow

Perc Rates are Based on a Finite Difference Solution to Darcy’s Law and

Conservation of Mass.

Parameters Related to the Surficial Aquifer

The “Water Table Elevation” is usedto initialize each finite difference cell.

If the “Annual Recharge Rate” is zero,a “fixed head boundary condition” is used at the P3 ring. Otherwise, a “zero flow boundary condition” is used.

The “Layer Thickness” is the length ofthe unsaturated zone directly below thebottom of the pond. If it is set to a verysmall value or zero, no vertical unsaturated flow will occur.

“Surface Area Option” used for VerticalUnsaturated Flow.

“Vertical Flow Termination” used forTransition to Horizontal Saturated Flow.

Drainage Basin Data

Area: 5 acresN-DCIA Curve Number: 65DCIA: 23%TC: 20 minutesPeak Factor: 323

Storm Data

Distribution: Florida ModifiedTotal Rainfall: 8.6”Duration: 24 hours

Example Hydrologic Data Set

Now, Let’s Examine 2 Identical PondsIn “Very” Close Proximity.

50’

Two Identical Ponds 50’ Apart(Computational Rings Overlap)

Pond 2

Aquifer

Percolation Link 2

ICPR Schematic(Perc Links are Independent)

Drainage Basin 2

Pond 1

Percolation Link 1

Drainage Basin 1

Groundwater Mounds Begin to Collide

The Cross-Hatched AreaRepresents Double Accounting of Soil

Storage

This is a More Accurate Representation of the

System.

The Approach Presented on the Following Slides Works Well When:

1. There are mild gradients between ponds

2. The horizontal conductivity is not exceptionally high

Steep gradients and/or super highconductivities require additional considerations that are beyond the scope of this presentation.

The Approach Presented on the Following Slides Works Well When:

1. There are mild gradients between ponds

2. The horizontal conductivity is not exceptionally high

Steep gradients and/or super highconductivities require additional considerations that are beyond the scope of this presentation.

The Approach Presented on the Following Slides Works Well When:

1. There are mild gradients between ponds

2. The horizontal conductivity is not exceptionally high

Steep gradients and/or super highconductivities require additional considerations that are beyond the scope of this presentation.

Treat Ponds as a Single System, Then Proportion the Perimeters

P1P2

P3

P1’ P2’

P3’

Assume Vertical Wall Between Ponds

Single Pond Dual Ponds in “Very” Close Proximty

Adjusting the Computational Framework(Perc Link Data Forms)

Unadjusted

Adjusted Adjusted

Single Independent Pond

Dual Ponds in “Very” Close Proximty

Drawdown Time Impacts

104’

106’

102’

100’50h 100h 150h 200h 250h

Next, Let’s Examine 3 Identical PondsIn “Very” Close Proximity.

50’

Three Ponds 50’ Apart

50’

Aquifer

ICPR Schematic(Perc Links are Independent)

Pond 3

Percolation Link 3

Drainage Basin 3

Pond 1

Percolation Link 1

Drainage Basin 1

Pond 2

Percolation Link 2

Drainage Basin 2

Groundwater Mounds Collide

P11P21

P31

P12

P22

P32

P33

P23P13

Treat Ponds as a Single System, Then Proportion the Perimeters

Adustments to Perimetersfor Three-Pond System

3542’

714’

400’

SingleIndependent

Pond

300’1921’Perimeter 3

300’507’Perimeter 2

200’300’Perimeter 1

CenterPond

Left & Right Ponds

SingleIndependent

Pond

Left & RightPonds

Center Pond

Single Independent Pond

Left & Right Ponds

Center Pond

104’

106’

102’

100’50h 100h 150h 200h 250h

Same 3-Pond Example Except Connect the Ponds on the Surface

With Equalizer Pipes.

Aquifer

ICPR Schematic(Add Equalizer Pipes)

Pond 3

Perc Link 3

Drainage Basin 3

Pond 1

Perc Link 1

Drainage Basin 1

Pond 2

Perc Link 2

Drainage Basin 2

Pipe 2-1

Pipe 2-3

104’

106’

102’

100’

50h 100h 150h 200h 250h

Center Pond, No Equalizer Pipes

End Ponds,No Equalizer Pipes

All 3 Ponds,With Equalizer Pipes

Another 3-Pond Example One Center Pond Surrounded by Two

Perimeter Ponds with Equalizer Pipes.

Center Pond with Two Perimeter Ponds

Perimeter Pond 3

EqualizerPipes

Perimeter Pond 2

CenterPond 1

Treat System as Single Pond, Merge Computational Rings for the Perimeter Ponds and then Proportion

P12

P22

P32

P33

P23

P13

Horizontal Flow from the Center Pond Must be

Prevented, Therefore no Perimeters are Required.

Prevent Horizontal Flow from Center Pond by Setting the “Vertical Flow Termination” Option to “Constant

Rate” with a Rate of Zero.

Aquifer

ICPR Schematic

PerimeterPond 3

Perc Link 3

Drainage Basin 3

CenterPond 1

Perc Link 1(no horz flow)

Drainage Basin 1

PerimeterPond 2

Perc Link 2

Drainage Basin 2

Pipe 1-2

Pipe 2-3

Two Identical Ponds,But Not in “Very” Close Proximity

Two Ponds 250’ Apart(not in “very” close proximity)

250’

Aquifer

ICPR Schematic(Perc Links are Independent)

Pond 1

Perc Link 1A

Drainage Basin 1

Pond 2

Drainage Basin 2

Perc Link 1B

Perc Link 2A

Perc Link 2B

50’ 75’

50’

450’

500’

Use Two Perc Links per Pond and Proportion the Perimeters Accordingly

Adustments to Perimetersfor Two-Pond/Four-Perc Link System

3542’

714’

400’

SingleIndependent

Pond

375’1921’Perimeter 3

207’507’Perimeter 2

100’300’Perimeter 1

Perc Links1B & 2B

Perc Links1A & 2A

Perc Links 1A & 2A Perc Links 1B & 2B

Zero recharge forces afixed head boundarycondition at the P3 ring.

A non-zero recharge rate forces a zeroflow boundary conditionat the P3 ring.

This parameter affectssoil storage and verticalunsaturated flow.

A very small layer thick-ness prevents verticalunsaturated flow.

Perc Links 1A & 2A

Perc Links 1B & 2B

Mounding Impactsfor

Perc Links 1A & 2A(fixed head boundary condition)

Near P1 Ring

Near P2 Ring

Near P3 Ring

Returns toOriginal

W.T.

104’

102’

100’

98’

96’2000h 4000h 6000h 8000h

106’

Near P1 Ring

Near P2 Ring

Near P3 Ring

Levels Out2.9’ Above

W.T.

Mounding Impactsfor

Perc Links 1B & 2B(no flow boundary condition)

104’

102’

100’

98’

96’500h 1000h 1500h

104’

102’

100’

106’

50h 100h 150h 200h 250h

Only Perc Link 1A

Perc Links 1A & 1B

Now Back to the Original Three-Pond System.

Three Ponds in Close Proximity

Groundwater Flow is Radially Outward

P3 Ring

Overlapping Radii of Influence

P3 Rings

Shaded Areas Represent Overlap

Merge Computational Rings and Proportion

Coverage for Primary Perc LinksA Single Perc Link Per Pond Can Be Used To Model GW Movement Away From Ponds

Small Overlap Areas

Overlap

Secondary Perc Links Can Be Used To Model GW Movement Between Ponds

Secondary Perc Links

Secondary Perc Link(use no flow

boundary condition)

Primary Perc Link(use fixed head

boundary condition)

Note: Fixed Head B.C. is established by setting annual recharge to zero.

Note: No Flow B.C. is established by setting annual recharge to very small non-zero number.

Secondary Perc Link(use no flow

boundary condition)

Primary Perc Link(use fixed head

boundary condition)

Secondary Perc Link(use no flow

boundary condition)

Primary Perc Link(use fixed head

boundary condition)

Aquifer

ICPR Schematic(Perc Links are Independent)

Pond 1

Perc 1A(fixed head)

Drainage Basin 1

Perc 1B(no flow)

Pond 2

Drainage Basin 2

Perc 2A(fixed head)

Perc 2B(no flow)

Pond 3

Drainage Basin 3

Perc 3A(fixed head)

Perc 3B(no flow)

QUESTIONS?

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