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Petrophysical characterization of sandstone reservoirs through boreholes E-S3, E-S5 and F-AH4 using multivariate statistical techniques and seismic facies in the Central Bredasdorp Basin
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The thesis aims to determine the depositional environments, rock types and petrophysical characteristics of the reservoirs in Wells E-S3, E-S5 and F-AH4 of Area X in the Bredasdorp Basin, offshore South Africa. The three ... -
Petrophysical characterization of sandstones, integrated with core sedimentology and laboratory analysis in the central part of Bredasdorp basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The area of concentration of this particular project is focused on the central part of the Bredasdorp Basin, block 9, offshore South Africa. Petrophysical evaluation of sandstone reservoirs of the F-0 tract offshore South ... -
Petrophysical evaluation and characterization of sandstone reservoirs of the western Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa for well D-D1 and E-AP1
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The Bredasdorp Basin was formed consequent to extensional episodes during the initial stages of rifting in the Jurassic age. The basin acted as a local depocentre and was primarily infilled with late Jurassic and early ... -
Petrophysical evaluation of fracture sytems in coal bed methane (CBM) bearing coal seams in relation to geological setting,3 exploration blocks, Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study is focused on the Coal Bed Methane resources of Botswana with specific reference to the Central Kalahari basin where prospect license blocks forming the focus of this study are located. The aim of this study is ... -
Petrophysical evaluation of sandstone reservoir of well E-AH1, E-BW1 and E-L1 Central Bredasdorp Basin, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The Bredasdorp basin is a sub-basin of the greater Outeniqua basin. It is located off the south coast, Southeast of Cape Town, South Africa. This basin is one of the largest hydrocarbon (mainly gas) producing basins within ... -
Petrophysical evaluation of sandstone reservoirs of the Central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This contribution engages in the evaluation of offshore sandstone reservoirs of the Central Bredasdorp basin, Block 9, South Africa using primarily petrophysical procedures. Four wells were selected for the basis of this ... -
Petrophysical evaluation of the albian age gas bearing sandstone reservoirs of the o-m field, orange basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Petrophysical evaluation of the Albian age gas bearing sandstone reservoirs of the O-M field, Offshore South Africa has been performed. The main goal of the thesis is to evaluate the reservoir potentials of the field through ... -
Petrophysical evaluation of the Albian Age gas bearing sandstone reservoirs of the O-M field, Orange Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Petrophysical evaluation of the Albian age gas bearing sandstone reservoirs of the O-M field, Offshore South Africa has been performed. The main goal of the thesis is to evaluate the reservoir potentials of the field through ... -
Petrophysics and fluid mechanics of selected wells in Bredasdorp Basin South Africa
(2013)Pressure drop within a field can be attributed to several factors. Pressure drop occurs when fractional forces cause resistance to flowing fluid through a porous medium. In this thesis, the sciences of petrophysics and ... -
Pore pressure prediction and direct hydrocarbon indicator: insight from the southern pletmos basin, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)An accurate prediction of pore pressure is an essential in reducing the risk involved in a well or field life cycle. This has formed an integral part of routine work for exploration, development and exploitation team in ... -
Pore pressure prediction: a case study of sandstone reservoirs, Bredasdorp basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The Bredasdorp basin is situated off the south coast of the Republic of South Africa, southeast of Cape Town and west-south-west of Port Elizabeth. It covers approximately 18,000 sq. km beneath the Indian Ocean along the ... -
Porosity and permeability distribution in the deep marine play of the central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study described porosity and permeability distribution in the deep marine play of the central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa using methods that include thin section petrography, X-ray diffraction, ... -
Porosity and Permeability Distribution in the Deep Marine Play of the Central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, Offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study describes porosity and permeability distribution in the deep marine play of the central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa using methods that include thin section petrography, X-ray diffraction, ... -
Pre-paid water metering: social experiences and lessons learned from Klipheuwel pilot project, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis examined a pre-paid water metering pilot project which was implemented in Klipheuwel , Cape Town, South Africa in 2001. It was anticipated that the implementation of pre-paid water meters would help improve the ... -
Preferential flow modelling in a vadose zone using macro 5.0 - Cape Flats porous sands and Mpumalanga highveld clays case studies
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Understanding fluid flow and solute transport within the vadose (unsaturated) zone is an essential prerequisite for protection of groundwater from contaminant sources occurring overland. Preferential flow paths in the ... -
Preferential flow modelling in a vadose zone using macro 5.0 – Cape flats porous sands and Mpumalanga highveld clays case studies
(2008)The objectives of this study were: To review and understand flow and transport processes in unsaturated zones. In this study, particular emphasis is placed on understanding mechanisms that cause non-uniform (preferential) ... -
A preliminary understanding of deep groundwater flow in the Table Mountain group (TMG) aquifer system
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The Table Mountain Group (TMG) Aquifer is the second largest aquifer system in South Africa, after dolomites. This aquifer has the potential to be a signinficant source of water for the people of the Western Cape. The ... -
The presence and concentration of antiretroviral drugs in different water bodies around the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Concerns regarding the prevalence of chemicals from medicines and personal care goods, such as cosmetics, in streams and rivers have grown in recent years. Water quality experts and environmentalists are becoming increasingly ... -
Prospects for the reform of District Municipalities: the scope for manoeuvre
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Protection of Karst spring in Shanxi Region,China: A case study from Jinci Spring Catchment.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Groundwater is an important of water resources and plays a significant role in the water supply in most parts of the world. It is also an important ecological environment factor, and its variations often affect natural ...