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Analysis of monthly MOD16 evapotranspiration rates at sites with different climatic characteristics; Heuningnes and Letaba catchments in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important component of the water cycle that is estimated to return
about 60% of precipitation back to the atmosphere. Actual ET can be estimated using remote
sensing techniques and ground-based ...
Investigating groundwater governance arrangements for unconventional gas exploration and production in main Karoo Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
South Africa relies on coal and imported crude oil for most of its energy. The
possible production of shale gas in the main Karoo Basin of South Africa provides
a potential opportunity to diversify the primary energy mix. ...
A comparison of black-oil versus compositional simulation methods for evaluating a rich gas-condensate reservoir
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Over time, researchers have endeavoured to use conventional black-oil (BO) models to
model volatile-oil and gas-condensate reservoirs as accurately as possible, with variable
levels of success. The black-oil approach ...
Improving estimation of precipitation and prediction of river flows in the Jonkershoek mountain catchment
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Rainfall is the main input into the land phase of the hydrological cycle which greatly determines
the available water resources. Accurate precipitation information is critical for mountain
catchments as they are the main ...
The use of GIS, statistical and risk assessment tools to evaluate aquifer vulnerability to potential contaminants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
An aquifer is a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater. It is a low cost
water supply for domestic and agricultural use. Routine monitoring of aquifers is important to
prevent contamination and ...
2D Geomechanical Model for an Offshore Gas Field in the Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
This thesis provides a 2D geomechanical model for the K-R field, Bredasdorp Basin and
describes the workflow and process to do so. This study has a unique density correction
software applied to density data, prior to the ...
Reservoir Characterization using Genetic Inversion and Seismic attributes of Block 1 Orange Basin, Offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Block 1, Orange Basin is located offshore west coast South Africa. This study is focused on
providing a solution to performing reservoir characterization in areas where well data is
scanty by generating reservoir models ...
A comparison of Brine evaporation rates under controlled conditions in a laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
There are growing concerns around the environmental issues related to processed water as the
demand for potable water is on the increase in South Africa. Effluents discharged from
various sectors such as water treatment ...
Using the pollution-index method to assess water quality in the upper Olifants River Catchment, Mpumalanga Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The upper Olifants River catchment, situated in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, is one of
the main sources of water for this region. This region face challenges to guarantee future water
security due to intensive land ...
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 ...