Test pumping is an essential part of groundwater studies and is most often required when quantitative data on water resources are needed.
Test pumping is a hydraulic test of the aquifer. It is the operation by which the hydrogeologist determines the operating rate of a structure (borehole) and estimates the parameters of the groundwater flow laws. In particular, the interpretation of a test pumping allows the quantification of parameters specific to the structure and hydrodynamic parameters characteristic of the aquifer.
OUAIP, developed by the BRGM, is a freeware application designed to interpret and simulate hydrogeological pumping tests. It offers a range of analytical solutions (e.g. for porous, fissured, captive or semi-captive environments) and also handles disruptive effects (related to wells, limits, capacity, etc.).
Exemples d'utilisation du logiciel OUAIP
Contact
Do you have any questions? You can contact us at ouaip@brgm.fr.
Do you need training in the interpretation and valorisation of test pumping data? Follow this link.
Pratical information
- Operating system: Windows (XP, 7, 10)
- Programming language: VB.NET
- Languages: French, English (translations may be provided in other languages)
OUAIP software user guide
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OUAIP Manual - English version : Klinka, Thomas ; Gutierrez, Alexis ; Elsass, J. ; Letat, Bruno (2020) - OUAIP Manual, v2 – Tool to assist in pumping tests interpretation. Final report. BRGM/RP-69388-FR, 132 p.
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OUAIP Manual - French version : Klinka, Thomas ; Gutierrez, Alexis ; Elsass, J. ; Letat, Bruno (2020) - Manuel de OUAIP v2 - Outil d’Aide à l’Interprétation des Pompages d’essai. Rapport final. BRGM/RP-68509-FR, 136 p.