Workreport 2010-16

Difference Flow and Electrical Conductivity Measurements at the Olkiluoto Site in Eurajoki, Drillholes OL-KR49, OL-KR50 and OL-KR50B, Part 1

Väisäsvaara, J.

English

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The Posiva Flow Log, Difference flow method (PFL DIFF) uses a flowmeter that incorporates a flow guide and can be used for relatively quick determinations of hydraulic conductivity and hydraulic head in fractures/fractured zones in cored drillholes. This report presents the principles of the method and the results of measurements carried out in drillholes OL-KR49, OL-KR50 and OL-KR50B at the Olkiluoto investigation site between December 2008 and May 2009.

The measuring programme employed was the same in all drillholes. The section length of the flow guide was either 2 m or 0.5 m. Flow into the drillhole or from the drillhole to the bedrock was measured within the section lengths and carried out in both pumped and natural (i.e. un-pumped) conditions. Calculations of the transmissivity (T) and the hydraulic head (h) of the zones are shown in the results.

The device used includes a sensor for single point resistance (SPR). SPR was measured in connection with flow measurements.

The electrical conductivity (EC) of fracture-specific water was measured in chosen fractures. Fractures were selected on the basis of the measured flow from fracture to drillhole.

The drillhole flow (flow along the drillhole) was measured in conjunction with drillhole EC measurements.

Groundwater, flow, measurement, bedrock, drillhole, electrical conductivity, Posiva Flow Log

Difference Flow and Electrical Conductivity Measurements at the Olkiluoto Site in Eurajoki, Drillholes OL-KR49, OL-KR50 and OL-KR50B part1 (pdf) (15.1 MB)