Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science) by Author "Nel, Jaco"
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Assessing the change in hydro-geochemical properties of fly ash over time when disposed into opencast coal mines in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Johnson, Angelo Gerald (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Eskom supplies to 95% of South Africa’s energy needs and it primarily comes from coal combustion at their coal–fired power stations. Large volumes of fly ash are generated at these coal-fired power stations as a by-product ... -
A conceptual understanding of groundwater recharge processes and surface-water/ groundwater interactions in the Kruger National Park
Petersen, Robin Marc (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In the Kruger National Park (KNP) which is the flagship conservation area in South Africa, the impact on groundwater should be kept to a minimum as groundwater plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystem functioning and ... -
Development of a conceptual model for ash dump system using hydraulic and tracer test techniques
October, Adolf Gerswin (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Coal provides for 77% of South Africa’s primary energy needs and is therefore a major resource that supports the socio-economic needs of South African citizens. Power stations are the major consumers of coal in South Africa ... -
Identifying potential areas suitable for managed aquifer recharge in Saldanha bay, Western Cape
Tomlinson, Ashleigh (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The West Coast in the Western Cape of South Africa is a water-scarce area. Pressure from population and industrial growth, recurring droughts and climate change has resulted in an increasing urgency in the West Coast to ... -
A national survey of mercury levels in South Africa's water management areas
Williams, Chavon R. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study forms part of a broader project co-funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC), and CSIR Parliamentary Grant (PG) and Strategic Research Panel (SRP) research grants, aimed at surveying selected water resources ...