Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science) by Title
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Application of fluid electrical conductivity logging for fractured rock aquifer characterisation at the University of the Western Cape's Franschhoek and Rawsonville research sites
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Characterisation of fractured rock aquifers is important when dealing with groundwater protection and management. Fractures are often good conduits for water and contaminants, leading to high flow velocities and the fast ... -
The application of geophysical wireline logs for porosity and permeability characterisation of coal seams for coal bed methane evaluation : Waterberg Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The fracture porosity and permeability of the Beaufort Seam 1 (BS1) and Ecca coal seams of the Waterberg Basin have been comprehensively characterised with the aid of geophysical wire‐line logs. The main aim of the thesis ... -
Application of petrophysics and seismic in reservoir characterization. A case study on selected wells, in the Orange Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The evaluation of petroleum reservoirs has shifted from single approach to an integrated approach. The integration, analysis and understanding of all available data from the well bore and creating property models is an ... -
An approach to acquifer test pumping in fractured crystalline aquifers with a case study in Namaqualand
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Water resources in South Africa are being stressed. Due to this concern more emphasis should be placed on determining where we can improve our existing methods for the calculation of sustainable yield. Current approaches ... -
An approach to groundwater targeting in the Springbok region, central Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Namaqualand is a semi-arid region where water is not only a necessity and basic need, but also very much a luxury. As a consequence, various studies were undertaken to find water sources, whether surface or groundwater, ... -
An approach to groundwater targeting in the Springbok region, Central Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Namaqualand is a semi-arid region where water is not only a necessity and basic need but also very much a luxury. As a consequence, various studies were undertaken to find water sources, whether surface or groundwater, (by ... -
Assessing different coal combustion residue backfill scenarios in opencast coal mines, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Coal-fired power stations produce large volumes of coal combustion residues (CCRs), which are disposed of in hold ponds or landfill sites. These ash storage facilities are limited in space and are approaching the end of ... -
Assessing hydrocarbon potential in cretaceous sediments in the Western Bredasdorp Sub-basin in the Outeniqua Basin South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The Bredasdorp Basin is one of the largest hydrocarbon producing blocks within Southern Africa. The E-M field is situated approximate 50 km west from the FA platform and was brought into commission due to the potential ... -
Assessing the change in hydro-geochemical properties of fly ash over time when disposed into opencast coal mines in Mpumalanga, South Africa
(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 ... -
Assessing the hydrogeologic characteristics and sources of groundwater recharge and flow in the Elandsfontein aquifer, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study is part of the current investigation of the Elandsfontein aquifer to assist with the management of the system and to ensure the protection of the associated Langebaan Lagoon RAMSAR listed site. The Elandsfontein ... -
Assessing the relationship between youth capabilities and food security : a case study of a rainwater harvesting project
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The National Water Act of 1998 provides the policy framework for stakeholder participation and the engagement of stakeholders closest to the resource on which they depend to be involved in developing and managing their ... -
Assessing the role of groundwater recharge in semi-arid catchments, Hout River Basin, Limpopo Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Many countries in sub-Sahara African region are characterised by crystalline basement aquifers where groundwater explorations are often described as complex. This is because groundwater availability in such aquifers is ... -
Assessment controls on reservoir performance and the affects of granulation seam mechanics in the Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The Bredasdorp Basin is one of the largest hydrocarbon producing blocks within Southern Africa. The E-M field is situated approximate 50 km west from the FA platform and was brought into commission due to the potential ... -
Assessment of impacts of land use and land cover changes on runoff in the luvuvhu catchment area
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aims to assess the impacts of land use and land cover (LULC) changes on runoff in the Luvuvhu catchment in Limpopo, South Africa. To achieve this aim, the study had two specific objectives. The first objective ... -
Assessment of the effects of clay diagenesis on some petrophysical properties of lower cretaceous sandstones, block 3a, offshore orange basin South Africa
(2013)Clay diagenesis phenomenon and their effects on some petrophysical properties of lower cretaceous silliciclastic sandstones, offshore Orange basin have been established. Previous studies on Orange basin revealed that ... -
An assessment of the river flow contributions of tributaries and the effects of floodplain wetlands on spatio-temporal variations of river flows in the Nuwejaars river catchment, Cape Agulhas
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Improved knowledge is required on the quantity and source of water resources, particularly evident during periods of drought currently being faced in South Africa. There is inadequate knowledge with regards to the flood ... -
Assessment of the water quality and quantity of the upper Liesbeek River dominated by Cannon Spring discharges: Ecological considerations for the Cannon Spring developmen
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The ecology of spring fed rivers has been under-studied in South Africa. As a result, little is known or documented on the effects of seasonal variation of flows on the species diversity, distribution and abundance of ... -
Assessment of water service delivery in the municipalities of City of Tshwane, City of Cape Town and Ethekwini
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Access to water and water scarcity are the most critical impediments to sustainable development in municipal water provision. Good water and sanitation services are essential for health, economic development, and environmental ... -
Basin Evaluation of Turonian Deposits in the Lower Congo Basin using outcrops, cores, well-logs and seismic
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This manuscript presents a review of the Turonian series of the Congolese Coastal Basin using outcrop, core, well-logs and seismic data in order to provide a comprehensive model for the series and increase the oil recovery. ... -
Burial history and source rocks characteristics of the montney formation, Alberta basin, Canada
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)More than 300 samples from the Montney Formations in the Alberta basin, offshore, Canada have been analysed with locations in various parts of the Alberta basin. These samples were mainly analyzed from two wells (well M28 ...