Browsing Department of Earth Science by Title
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Determining the efficiency of in situ iron remediation (ISIR) technology using ozonation in the Atlantis primary aquifer, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In situ iron remediation (ISIR) applications has become a popular technique for reducing iron and manganese concentrations in boreholes that impose aesthetic and potable issues to groundwater quality and water supply ... -
Determining the socio-economic value of groundwater: Franschhoek case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The Western Cape, a province of South Africa is facing increased pressure to develop new supplies of fresh water to cater for the regions rapidly growing demand. Groundwater is being explored as a possible contributor to ... -
Developing a citizen science framework for water resources protection to facilitate operationalization of resource directed measures at catchment level, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Maintenance of water resources protection practice for water availability, uninterrupted water utilization, and for ecosystem integrity is critical for sustainable achievement of resource security for all. Therefore, ... -
Developing a citizen science framework for water resources Protection to facilitate operationalization of resource Directed measures at catchment level, South Africa
(2021)Maintenance of water resources protection practice for water availability, uninterrupted water utilization, and for ecosystem integrity is critical for sustainable achievement of resource security for all. Therefore, ... -
Developing a hydrogeological conceptual model for subterranean groundwater control areas using remote sensing techniques, Hout catchment, Limpopo, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Crystalline basement aquifers are an important source of water supply in sub-Saharan Africa for various purposes. These aquifers are characterized by fractured rock networks which form pathways for groundwater recharge, ... -
Developing a remotely-sensed framework for fire monitoring in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)For a long time, fire dynamics has been misunderstood and viewed as either a destructive force or an ecological necessity. The Western Cape Province in South Africa experiences the frequent occurrence of fires, due to the ... -
Developing an integrated remotely sensed framework for the detection and monitoring of seasonally-flooded wetlands in semi-arid environments of southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on earth; they cover approximately 4-6% of the earth’s surface and offer critical eco-hydrological services. However, these ecosystems are under threat from anthropogenic ... -
Development of a conceptual model for ash dump system using hydraulic and tracer test techniques
(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 ... -
Development of local sampling and monitoring protocol for radioactive elements in fractured rock Acquifers in South Africa using a case study in Beaufort West
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The aim of this study was to test whether one could use the same methods as used for sampling heavy metals and apply them to radioactive elements. Furthermore a sampling protocol was developed, the first of its kind, for ... -
Development of nanobiosensors for phenolic endocrine disrupting compounds and anti- tuberculosis drugs
(2013)Tuberculosis still remains one of the world’s killer diseases. Pyrazinamide (PZA) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs due to its ability to significantly shorten the TB treatment ... -
The dynamics of stakeholder participation in water resources management in Zimbabwe: a case study of the agricultural sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The major aim of this study was to analyse the dynamics of stakeholder participation in the agricultural sector during the first five years of the water reform process in Zimbabwe. Specific reference is made to water ... -
The ecohydrology of the Franschoek Trust Wetland: water, soils and vegetation
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The research was driven by a need to increase the knowledge base concerning wetland ecological responses, as well as to identify and evaluate the factors driving the functioning of the Franschhoek Trust Wetland. An ... -
The ecohydrology of the Fransehoek Trust Wetland: water, soils and vegetation.
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The research was driven by a need to increase the knowledge base concerning wetland ecological responses, as well as to identify and evaluate the factors driving the functioning of the Franschhoek Trust Wetland. An ... -
The effect of particle size separation on the enrichment and recovery of rare earth elements from South African coal fly ash
(University of Western Cape, 2021)There has been increasing interest in finding alternative sources for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) due to their application in green energy and Coal Fly Ash (CFA) has been found to be a viable potential source. Thus ... -
The effect of phytonanotherapy on diabetic rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Diabetes Mellitus is a major global health issue, affecting over 463 million adults in the world. Metformin is the standard drug administered to most people suffering fromdiabetes; however, this medication is contraindicated ... -
Effects of acid concentration on the extraction of rare earth elements from South African Coal Fly Ash
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Coal is seen as a reliable and secure energy source in many countries around the world despite the development of a number of alternative sources of energy. A rise in global energy demand has led to an increase in coal ... -
Effects of catchment management on physical river condition, chemistry, hydrogeomorphology and ecosystem service provision in small coastal rivers of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)River systems are by nature complex and dynamic systems, which vary in structure and therefore function, and are closely connected to their landscapes. The primary aim of this thesis was to develop a systems operational ... -
Effects of clay minerals on the petrophysical properties of sandstone reservoirs from the Offshore Pletmos Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)With the latest advancements in the Pletmos Basin it is imperative to understand and study how sandstone reservoirs are affected by clay minerals. Clay minerals are an influential component in sandstone reservoirs worldwide ... -
Effects of flood dynamics on island geomorphology in a large mixed bedrock-alluvial anabranching river: a case study of the Vaal River near Parys.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Rare-infrequent magnitude floods of shorter duration events are significant natural hazards and play a key role in shaping river channel and island geomorphology. For a given river or channel, there is a relationship between ... -
Effects of land-cover - land-use on water quality within the kuils - Eerste River Catchment
(University of Western Cape, 2012)The most significant human impacts on the hydrological system are due to land-use change. The conversion of land to agricultural, mining, industrial, or residential uses significantly alters the hydrological characteristics ...