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Quantifying Groundwater Resources In Alluvial Aquifers Of The Omaruru River; Simplifying Decision Making For Aquifer Management

The Omaruru River Basin encompasses an area of approximately 19 625 km2 in central west Namibia. The headwaters extend to the area north of the Etjo Mountains, ephemeral surface runoff and groundwater flow is generally directed south-westward until they reach the Atlantic Ocean. Annual rainfall decreases steadily from 380 mm at the headwaters to <50 mm at the river mouth implying that majority of runoff is generated in the upper headwaters.

Sustainability Of Shallow Groundwater Irrigation On Emerging Farms In The Limpopo Province: Case Study In The Molototsi Catchment

A cycle of research is under way to investigate sustainable farming practices and business development on emerging farms in the lowveld of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. One of the main limiting factors for intensive agricultural production in this region is water availability. The objectives of this study were: i) to determine the spatial extent of occurrence of shallow groundwater (<20 m deep), in particular along dry river beds; and ii) to determine the sustainability of shallow groundwater abstraction for irrigation on emerging farms.

Geochemical Simulation of Drain Water Quality in Gold Tailings

This paper presents data obtained from sampling and geochemical analysis of gold tailings and associated pool and drain water. Inverse geochemical modelling using PHREEQC indicated geochemical processes operating in the tailings between the pool and drains. These included pyrite oxidation and dissolution of various minerals identified in the tailings. The processes were incorporated into an ensemble geochemical model to calculate post-closure sulphate concentration in tailings seepage.

Modelling The Progression Of AMD Plume In Karst Aquifer Using Complex Resistivity Tomography Model

The costs of acid mine drainage (AMD) monitoring result in the quest for alternative non-invasive method that can provide qualitative data on the progression of the pollution plume and ground geophysics was the ideal solution. However, the monitoring of AMD plume progression by ground geophysics (time-lapse electrical resistance) proves to be non-invasive but also time consuming. This gave way to a study that focuses on the modeling of different scenarios of the karstic aquifer.

Conceptual Hydrogeological Modelling Of The Thyspunt Area, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

A conceptual hydrogeological and numerical groundwater flow modelling study is being undertaken around and within the proposed ESKOM Thyspunt Nuclear Site, located 120 km west of Port Elizabeth. The study aims to improve the understanding of the prevailing hydrogeological condition around the Thyspunt area. The area is characterized by folded and jointed geological conditions. The local geology comprises the Table Mountain Group (TMG) and the Bokkeveld Group rocks of the Cape Supergroup, and Quaternary to recent sand deposits of the Algoa Group.

The Use Of Derivative Analysis To Choose And Refine Conceptual Models Of Groundwater Flow Systems

Groundwater flow system responses have been understood using derivative analysis. The argument is that the use of derivative analysis derived from pumping test data improves the understanding of aquifer types and curve matching in a hydrogeologic setting. The different aquifer systems encountered in Western Cape Government Business Continuity Programme (WCBCP) of South Africa was used as case study where the analysis of the time versus draw-down derivative plots were applied to validate the aquifer characteristics to explaining the groundwater flow systems.

Groundwater transport modelling: A fractional/fractal perspective

The complexity of real world systems inspire scientists to continually advance methods used to represent these systems as knowledge and technology advances. This fundamental principle has been applied to groundwater transport, a real world problem where the current understanding often cannot describe what is observed in nature.

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