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Aquifer Test Analysis Software
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AQTESOLV for Windows: Software for the Analysis of Aquifer Tests, Pumping Tests, Slug Tests and Step-Drawdown Tests
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Recent Enhancements
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bulletTartakovsky-Neuman solution for pumping test in an unconfined aquifer with 3-D saturated/unsaturated flow
bulletDougherty-Babu solution for a step-drawdown test in a confined aquifer with wellbore storage
Version 4.0
bullet Constant-head test solutions
bulletWater-table aquitard solution
bulletAgarwal method for recovery analysis
bulletDistance-drawdown plots
bulletHorizontal wells
bulletDelayed observation well response
bulletGroundwater mounding (Hantush solutions)
bullet Dagan solution for slug tests
bulletGeneralized radial flow model (Barker solution)
bulletFractured aquifer slug test solution
bulletLeaky aquifer step-drawdown test
bulletAutomatic image well generation
bulletSolution Expert
bulletNew and improved HTML Help system
Version 3.5 Version 3.0
bullet Underdamped (oscillatory) slug test solutions
bulletForward solution wizard (prediction)
bulletMulti-well slug test analysis
bulletFrictional well loss for slug tests
bulletSimultaneous visual curve matching for displacement and derivative data
bulletQuick Tips
bullet Confined two-aquifer system (Neuman-Witherspoon solution)
bullet Vertical and horizontal fissure solutions
bullet Interceptor trench solution
bulletKGS Slug Test Model
bulletDiagnostic flow plots
bulletActive Type Curves
bulletContouring

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Key Features
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Single-Well and Multi-Well Test Solutions
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AQTESOLV is a complete aquifer test software package that provides the most methods for determining aquifer properties from single- and multi-well test configurations for both pumping tests and slug tests!

Now you can use AQTESOLV to analyze data from constant-head tests!new2.gif (111 bytes)

Agarwal Method for Recovery Analysisnew2.gif (111 bytes)
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AQTESOLV includes the method by Agarwal (1980) for analyzing recovery tests. Agarwal's method allows you to analyze recovery data with standard curves developed for drawdown analysis. For example, you may use familiar curves for the Theis (1935) or Neuman (1974) solutions to match recovery data.

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AQTESOLV includes the generalized radial flow model by Barker (1988) for analyzing pumping tests and constant-head tests. The generalized radial flow model allows you to analyze integral and nonintegral flow dimensions and is useful for fractured aquifers.

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Use AQTESOLV to analyze pumping tests in bounded aquifers (e.g., faults, streams and strip aquifers). Just enter boundary locations and AQTESOLV will generate the required array of image wells for you automatically!

Solutions for Underdamped Slug Tests
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AQTESOLV includes solutions by Butler (1998), Springer-Gelhar (1991) and Butler-Zhan (2004)new2.gif (111 bytes) for analyzing a underdamped slug test with oscillatory response in high-K confined and unconfined aquifers. AQTESOLV also implements a correction for frictional well loss in small-diameter wells (Butler 2002). Click here for a video demonstration!

Single Fracture Solutions
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Choose AQTESOLV to get advanced solutions for aquifers with discrete vertical (uniform flux and infinite conductivitynew2.gif (111 bytes)) and horizontal plane fractures!

Solution for a Confined Two-Aquifer System
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AQTESOLV includes a sophisticated solution by Neuman and Witherspoon (1969) for analyzing a confined two-aquifer system with leakage. Analyze drawdown in the pumped aquifer, the aquitard and the unpumped aquifer!

Interceptor Trench Solution
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Use AQTESOLV to perform aquifer tests with remedial trenches with a solution by Murdoch (1994) for the analysis of flow to an interceptor trench.

Intuitive Data Set Wizards
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AQTESOLV streamlines data entry with its Pumping Test Wizard, Slug Test Wizard, Constant-Head Test Wizardnew2.gif (111 bytes) and Forward Solution Wizard (for aquifer test design). Each wizard combines graphical prompts with tips and hints to help you enter data accurately and efficiently.

Versatile Import Wizard
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Enter field data in seconds with the easy-to-use and versatile Import Wizard (another AQTESOLV first)! The wizard includes useful conversion functions for importing test measurements from most popular data loggers (including In-Situ and Solinst products). Use the Import Wizard to check data in the field!

AQTESOLV also lets you copy-and-paste data from spreadsheets (e.g., Excel).

Easy Access to Data in Spreadsheets
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Do you want to edit a data point on a graph? Just double-click it, and a spreadsheet appears with the point located for you automatically!

Diagnostic Plots
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State-of-the-art diagnostic plots help you to choose appropriate solution methods for your test data and reduce uncertainty by identifying wellbore storage, fracture flow and other important conditions that are essential for thorough analysis of an aquifer test.

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AQTESOLV introduces the Solution Expert, an intuitive tool designed to help you find appropriate solution methods for your aquifer test. Use the Solution Expert to select solution characteristics (e.g., wellbore storage, wellbore skin, etc.), and AQTESOLV automatically displays a list of solution methods that meet the criteria.

Active Type Curves
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AQTESOLV introduced Active Type Curves, an innovative feature for visual curve matching that overcomes the limitations of static type curves used in traditional type curve analysis. Click here for video demonstrations!

Type Curve Families
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AQTESOLV displays type curve families that you can customize to facilitate visual curve matching.

Derivative Matching and Analysis
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AQTESOLV lets you perform derivative analysis and interactive curve matching with combined displacement-derivative plots to enhance parameter estimation.

Statistical Analysis
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AQTESOLV helps you evaluate model goodness-of-fit with curve-fitting statistics and diagnostic plots.

Contouring
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AQTESOLV automatically displays 2- or 3-D contour plots in plan or cross-sectional view using Surfer.

Order Surfer when you purchase AQTESOLV from HydroSOLVE!

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Use AQTESOLV to simulate groundwater mounding beneath rectangular and circular recharge areas with solutions by Hantush (1967).

  Groundwater Modeling
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AQTESOLV/Modeling Pro bundles TWODAN, a popular groundwater modeling package, with AQTESOLV/Professional.


GUIDE TO FEATURES
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Click for more info!Data Entry

AQTESOLV sets the pace (and the competition continues to follow) with user-friendly and intuitive Data Set Wizards and the most versatile Import Wizard for data loggers!

Are you looking for user-friendly and easy-to-use software?
AQTESOLV was designed for you! Data Set Wizards streamline data entry and increase productivity. Graphical prompts and context-sensitive help boost efficiency by clearly defining input properties.
Do you use a data logger to collect aquifer test data?
AQTESOLV includes a flexible and versatile Import Wizard for importing data logger files (e.g., LevelTROLL, Hermit, Troll, MiniTroll, Levelogger and others). You can even cut-and-paste data into the program from spreadsheets or other applications. Both options allow you to start working with test data in seconds!
"I have been using AQTESOLV since 1989. It has been a great educational tool and I highly recommend it to all groundwater professionals."
Prof. Al Woodbury, University of Manitoba
 
"The wizards are a great addition!"
Rezie Jan, URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
bulletPumping Test Wizard
bulletSlug Test Wizard
bulletConstant-Head Test Wizard
bulletAQTESOLV for DOS Wizard
bulletTabbed Dialogs
bulletForward Solution Wizard
bulletImport Wizard
bulletFlexible Units/Conversions
bulletSpreadsheets
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Click for more info on aquifer models and solutions methods for pumping tests and slug tests!Aquifer Models and Solution Methods

AQTESOLV provides the most advanced suite of models and more solution options than the competition. Before you choose an aquifer test software package, make sure that it contains the most comprehensive set of solutions and features!

Do you analyze single-well pumping tests (i.e., data from the pumped well)?
If so, you need to account for withdrawal of water from wellbore storage and skin in your analyses. AQTESOLV is the only aquifer test software package that provides wellbore storage solutions for confined, unconfined, leaky and fractured aquifers plus many other methods for single-well tests.
Do you need to analyze variable-rate pumping tests?
In practice, it is not always possible to maintain discharge at a constant rate during a pumping test. AQTESOLV provides more models for the analysis of variable-rate pumping tests (including step-drawdown tests and recovery tests) than competing pumping test software.
Would you like to design an aquifer test?
AQTESOLV lets you perform prediction with any pumping test or slug test solution (not just a select few).
Do you perform pumping tests in fractured aquifers?
AQTESOLV provides more models (single-fissure and double-porosity) for the analysis of pumping tests in fractured aquifers than competing software.
Do you analyze pumping tests in leaky aquifers?
AQTESOLV is the only aquifer test software package that includes advanced leaky aquifer solutions by Moench (1985) and Neuman-Witherspoon (1969). Each of these methods overcomes limiting assumptions in the Hantush-Jacob (1955) and Hantush (1960) solutions. Now you can use the Hantush-Jacob (1955) solution to analyze step-drawdown tests in leaky aquifers!
Do you conduct pumping tests in bounded aquifers?
AQTESOLV lets you define constant-head and no-flow boundaries and automatically generate image wells.
Would you like to simulate flow to a remedial trench?
AQTESOLV includes a solution for analyzing a pumping test in an interceptor trench.
Do your slug tests in high-K aquifers show oscillatory (underdamped) response?
While other software packages limit your analyses to overdamped slug tests, AQTESOLV includes methods for overdamped and underdamped slug tests in confined and unconfined aquifers.
Do you conduct multi-well slug tests?
AQTESOLV lets you analyze slug tests including the test well and observation wells!
Do you conduct slug tests in wells screened across the water table?
AQTESOLV provides the Dagan (1978) solution for slug tests conducted in wells screened across the water table!
"I cannot imagine that I ever tried to analyze aquifer tests with manually plotted data curves using a light table. What a tremendous service you have provided with this software. Thank you."
Jim Borchers, USGS
Aquifer Models
bulletConfined
bulletUnconfined
bulletLeaky
bullet Confined Two-Aquifer System
bulletDouble-Porosity Fractured
bullet Single-Fissure Fractured
bulletWedge-Shaped Aquifer
bullet Bounded Aquifers
Test Types
bulletPumping Tests
bulletVariable-Rate Tests
bulletRecovery Tests
bulletConstant-Head Tests
bulletAquifer Test Design
bulletSingle-Well Tests
bulletStep-Drawdown Tests
bulletSlug Tests
bullet Multi-Well Slug Tests
Solution Options
bulletMultiple Pumping Wells
bulletImage Wells
bullet Distance-Drawdown Analysis
bulletWell Loss
bullet Interceptor Trench
bullet Horizontal Wells
bulletPrediction
bulletMultiple Observation Wells
bulletPartial Penetration
bullet Wellbore Storage
bulletWell Efficiency
bullet Single Fracture Models
bullet Frictional Well Loss
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Click for more info on curve matching!Curve Matching

AQTESOLV pioneered the integration of visual and automatic curve matching with its first release in 1989. While other aquifer test software packages limit your potential with old-fashioned methods of type curve analysis analogous to working on a light table, AQTESOLV continues to break new ground with new and innovative tools for curve matching that maximize your productivity.

Do traditional static type curves limit your analysis of variable-rate pumping tests?
Active Type Curves, a unique feature of AQTESOLV, overcome the limitations of traditional static type curves which assume a constant pumping rate. See Active Type Curves in action!
Are you looking for diagnostic tools to guide your model selection and analysis?
AQTESOLV features useful diagnostic plots and derivative analysis that help you identify conditions such as wellbore storage, linear and bilinear flow in fractured aquifers and more!
Would you like statistical measures of curve-fitting analysis?
Only AQTESOLV supplies statistical and graphical measures quantifying goodness-of-fit for curve matching analyses.
Do you analyze slug tests using the Bouwer-Rice and Hvorslev solutions?
Improve your analyses using recommended head ranges (Butler 1998) that help you to identify the most reliable data for these straight-line solutions.
"The families of curves are terrific and do everything I could possibly ask. Absolutely super!"
William Hotchkiss, Ph.D., NRCE, Inc.
bulletVisual Matching
bulletDerivative Analysis with Curve Matching
bullet Active Type Curves
bulletDiagnostic Flow Plots
bulletAutomatic Matching
bullet Type Curve Families
bullet Sensitivity Analysis
bullet Recommended Head Ranges
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Click for more info on software interface, graphics and output!Interface, Graphics and Output

With AQTESOLV, you may choose from 17 customizable plots and reports and contouring for displaying aquifer test results. Export data and plots for use in other applications. Print results using any device supported by Windows.

Experience the ease and convenience of the many user-friendly interface features in AQTESOLV!

"I chose AQTESOLV for its ease of use."
David Preston, P.E., Peachtree Environmental
 
"I really like the automatic gridding link to Surfer!"
David Dahlstrom, Barr Engineering
bullet17 Plot/Report Formats
bullet Agarwal Plots
bullet Composite Plots
bulletStyle Gallery
bullet Windows Metafiles
bullet Versatile Export Functions
bullet Quick Tips
bullet Clipboard Support
bulletTip of the Day
bulletDockable Toolbars
bulletContouring
bullet Distance-Drawdown Plots
bulletDiagnostic Flow Plots
bulletCompany Logo
bulletWYSIWYG Print Preview
bulletDelayed Printing
bulletWeb Integration
bulletE-Mail Data Sets
bulletSpreadsheet Support
bulletBatch Printing
Cross-Sectional Contour Plot

Click for more info on software support!Software Support

Technical support, Users' Group, Knowledge Base, Examples and Tutorials--it's all FREE!

"Fantastic tech support!"
Christopher J. Neville, SSP&A
 
"The support for AQTESOLV is unparalleled."
Harm Maathuis, Saskatchewan Research Council
bulletFree Technical Support
bulletUsers' Group
bulletKnowledge Base
bulletExamples and Tutorials
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Basic Pricing
Standard Version
Single-User: $500
Site: $1000
DOS Upgrade, Single-User: $400
DOS Upgrade, Site: $800
Academic, Single-User: $400
Academic, Site: $500
Professional Version
Single-User: $750
Site: $1500
DOS Upgrade, Single-User: $650
DOS Upgrade, Site: $1300
Academic, Single-User: $500
Academic, Site: $750
Modeling Pro w/TWODAN
Single-User: $1000
Site: $2000
Surfer (contouring)
Single-User (shipping extra): $550

All prices in US dollars. Prices subject to change.

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Two-Day Course Featuring AQTESOLV!
Aquifer Testing for Improved Hydrogeologic Site Characterization Featuring AQTESOLV and the In-Situ LevelTROLL
October 21 and 22, 2008
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