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A multi-level pore-water sampler for permeable sediments

Abstract:

The construction and operation of a multi-level piezometer (multisampler) designed to collect pore water from permeable sediments up to 230 cm below the sediment-water interface is described. Multisamplers are constructed from 1 1/2 inch schedule 80 PVC pipe. One-quarter-inch flexible PVC tubing leads from eight ports at variable depths to a 1 1/2 inch tee fitting at the top of the PVC pipe. Multisamplers are driven into the sediments using standard fence-post drivers. Water is pumped from the PVC tubing with a peristaltic pump. Field tests in Banana River Lagoon, Florida, demonstrate the utility of multisamplers. These tests include collection of multiple samples from the permeable sediments and reveal mixing between shallow pore water and overlying lagoon water.

Año de publicación:

2003

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    Fuente:

    scopusscopus

    Tipo de documento:

    Article

    Estado:

    Acceso restringido

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Ciencia ambiental
    • Hidráulica
    • Ingeniería geotécnica

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Geología, hidrología, meteorología
    • Ingeniería sanitaria
    • Ingeniería civil

    Contribuidores:

    Cable J.E.Cable J.E.
    Peter Wolfgang SwarzenskiPeter Wolfgang Swarzenski
    Martin J.B.Martin J.B.
    Corbett D.R.Corbett D.R.
    Hartl K.M.Hartl K.M.