Estimation of main aquifer parameters using geoelectric measurements to select the suitable wells locations in Bahr Al-Najaf depression, Iraq

Abdulrazzaq, Zaidoon Taha; Al‐Ansari, Nadhir; Aziz, Nadia A.; Agbasi, Okechukwu Ebuka; Etuk, Sunday Edet

doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2020.100437

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“…The 1D VES data were acquired using the OYO McOhm Resistivity Meter and the Dipole-Dipole electrode configuration was used to site the thirty (30) points, in total, spread across eight communities in the district (i.e., Akantansu, Kenyasi By-Pass, Obenkrom, Yakuba Village, Kofi Manukrom, Nfahu-Nfaka, Panaba, Yaw Wusukrom, and Kokofu ). The VES data were thoroughly reviewed and then re-processed for analyses following standard procedures observed in previous studies (Ewusi and Kuma, 2009;Ratnakumari et al, 2012;Aning et al, 2019;Raji and Abdulkadir, 2020;Abdulrazzaq et al, 2020;) Abdulrazzaq et al, 2020;) The drilling records for the 16 borehole logs and their corresponding 1D VES data points were organized into parameters such as observed aquifer zone (screen position), depth to bedrock, well status, and predicted aquifers zone. The stratigraphic and lithological descriptions obtained from the boreholes logs were laterite, clay, phyllite, granite, and metamorphosed lava.…”

Section: Collation Of 1d Ves and Borehole Logging Datamentioning

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“…The 1D VES technique, in particular, has been used widely used for the delineation of aquifers in different geologic formations (Ewusi and Kuma, 2011;Aning et al, 2019;Raji and Abdulkadir, 2020;Abdulrazzaq et al, 2020). Although this technique has been suitable and successful in siting boreholes in other parts of the country, it was unable to efficiently delineate suitable sites for drilling successful boreholes in some areas in the Asutifi North District.…”

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Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana

Dogoli

Appiah-Adjei

2023

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This study has investigated the use of Electrical Resistivity (ER) technique for siting suitable groundwater points in selected communities within the Asutifi North District of Ghana where borehole drilling success rate has been low, leading to water shortages in the dry season. The study method employed involved 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging (2D ERI) survey along existing boreholes in the area using the dipole-dipole array and correlating the outputs with existing 1D Vertical Electrical Sounding (1D VES) data and its corresponding borehole logs of the area to delineate the potential groundwater zones. The results from the 2D ERI survey showed the potential groundwater zones to be at depths of 14.7 to 58.9 m with resistivity values ranging from 2.08 to 156 Ωm while that for the 1D VES were at depths of 20 to 60 m with resistivities ranging from 67.10 to 545.28 Ωm. Also, the delineated potential groundwater zones from the 2D ERI showed a positive linear correlation with the observed aquifer zones from the borehole logs at a correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.72, whereas no correlation was observed when the observed aquifer zones from the borehole logs were compared to potential groundwater zones from the 1D VES data. Additionally, the 2D pseudo-sections from the 2D ERI survey aided in categorising the different potential groundwater zones in the area as good, moderate, fair and poor. Thus, the 2D ERI technique provided more detailed information on the subsurface in the area than the 1D VES approach and would be more reliable for subsequent groundwater exploration projects in the area and similar geological terrains.

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Section: Collation Of 1d Ves and Borehole Logging Datamentioning

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Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana

Dogoli

Appiah-Adjei

2023

JGhIE

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“…Aquifer parameters are an essential tool for managing groundwater potentials. These parameters are mostly estimated by the pumping tests [13 ]. The geological and hydrological conditions at the test location must be known.…”

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Hydraulic Characteristics of Dammam Aquifer in Sayed Al-Shuhadaa Agricultural city, Karbala- Iraq

Mahmood

2022

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This study's objective is to investigate the hydraulic properties of the Dammam aquifer utilizing three acceptable pumping wells for experimental pumping. The location under study is an agricultural project known as Sayed Al-Shuhadaa agricultural city, which is located in the Al-Ukhaidir section of the Ain Al-Tamar district, to the southwest of Razzaza Lake and west of the Holy Karbala province. Theis and Hantush methods had been applicated to analyze pumping test data. The ranges for transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity and storage coefficient are (111.3 - 1705.1) m2/day, (22.23 - 32.11) m/day, and (0.00075-0.0011) respectively. The agricultural city of Sayed Al-Shuhadaa was formerly a desolate desert, but it was transformed into an agriculturally productive region after (5000) donams of wheat were cultivated this season. The most important characteristic of this region is the use of pivotal irrigation systems of global origin, and the water source used in the farm is from the ground sea (groundwaterwater), as this source provides greater assurance of the sustainability of the farm's production, and aims to determine the hydraulic characteristics of the aquifer in the event that suitable wells are available for pumping tests. Calculating water excess and shortfall by performing the water balance. Assessing the appropriateness of groundwater for agricultural and irrigation purposes by analyzing its hydrochemical properties and quality. An attempt to implement a plan for agricultural groundwater management.

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“…Researchers investigate many regions in Iraq such as: Arabian Peninsula [22], Al-Khazir Gomal Basin [23], Bahr Al-Najaf depression [24], Northern Babylon Governorate [25], Kirkuk region [26], area between Al-Zubair and Umm Qasr [27], Badra-Al Al-Gharbi-Teeb areas [28], Al-Batin alluvial fan [29], Sulaymaniyah City [30], Galal Badra basin [31], Al-Dammam [32], and more. using 2D and 3D electrical imaging survey is more common in detecting the groundwater aquifer for choosing the best drilling site for the well.…”

Section: Groundwater Aquifer Detectionmentioning

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Performance Study of the Direct-Coupled Photovoltaic Water Pumping System for the Rural-Isolated Agricultural Region in Iraq

salman¹,

Obed

Abid

2021

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The rural-isolated agricultural region in Iraq and some developing countries lack access to electricity, and thus the primarily alternative is to use diesel water pumping systems to irrigate their crops. However, due to a rise in the oil's price on the international market, toxic pollution from burning oil, high maintenance costs, and short lifespans have been challenged to create more viable alternatives. Renewable energy can limit the use of fossil fuels, particularly by using the solar-powered water pumping system. This article aimed at finding an optimal design for a direct-coupled photovoltaic water pumping system in Iraq. The article presents the significant design aspect for an optimal system, such as the groundwater aquifer depth, installation aspect, cost, and irrigation efficiency. The design offers a combination of sprinkler and environmentally sustainable and cost-effective photovoltaic technology to reduce electricity and water use. A deep well to the storage system is adopted with, 40m maximum well depth, 90m3 reservoir, 1200W submersible pump, and 1800 Wp, which can supply water to 12 greenhouses for three days. The yearly results show pumping efficiency is increased up to 42.6%, used water need is achieved at 10950 m3, and unused energy is reduced by 48.8%.

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Estimation of main aquifer parameters using geoelectric measurements to select the suitable wells locations in Bahr Al-Najaf depression, Iraq

Cited by 15 publications

References 41 publications

Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana

Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana

Hydraulic Characteristics of Dammam Aquifer in Sayed Al-Shuhadaa Agricultural city, Karbala- Iraq

Performance Study of the Direct-Coupled Photovoltaic Water Pumping System for the Rural-Isolated Agricultural Region in Iraq

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