scholarly journals 4D investigation of water infiltration in waste dumps using electrical resistivity (Elatsite mine, Bulgaria)

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-68
Author(s):  
Aleksey Benderev ◽  
Asen Mitev ◽  
Grigor Hlebarov ◽  
Simeon Valtchev ◽  
Ivan Vasilev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Salt Solution ◽  
Fragment Size ◽  
Mine Waste ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Waste Dump ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
4D Imaging ◽  
Waste Dumps ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

The objective was to investigate how water infiltrated into waste dumps at a mine site. The electrical resistivity method of field geophysics was applied to produce 4D imaging of progressive water infiltration into the waste dump. The goal is to test a method for investigating how rain water infiltrates unconsolidated materials in mine waste dumps. This is an important problem when evaluating the water balance in waste dumps and understanding the conditions for contamination of the water flowing through the waste materials. The trial was carried out in one of the two large dumps at Elatsite mine, which are composed of rocks with various fragment size and diverse mineral composition. The investigation was undertaken by discharging salt solution into the waste dump and taking geophysical measurements on a rectangular electrode grid at certain time intervals. The grid consisted of 64 electrodes forming 10×5 m cells and covering a 70×35 m area. As a result, it was possible to record how the infiltration and dispersion of the salt solution developed in space and time. In the last one of the seven surveys, 40 hours after the start of the trial, it was established that the salt solution reached a depth of approximately 40 m. The results could be used for predicting the interaction between water and waste material.

ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD APPLIED TO STUDY GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION AROUND THE ALAGOINHAS CEMETERY, BAHIA, BRAZIL

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo M.S. Amarante ◽  
Olivar A.L. de Lima ◽  
Susana S. Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Groundwater Contamination ◽  
Electrode Array ◽  
Hydrological Conditions ◽  
Vertical Electrical Soundings ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Soundings ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

ABSTRACT. To investigate the subsurface geological and hydrological conditions around the area of the Alagoinhas county cemetery – Bahia State, Brazil, 38 vertical electrical soundings using Schlumberger electrode array were performed to a maximum AB/2 spacing... RESUMO. Para investigar as condições geológicas e hidrológicas da subsuperfície na área do entorno do Cemitério Municipal de Alagoinhas, Bahia, foram realizadas 38 sondagens elétricas verticais centradas em pontos acessíveis da área. As sondagens foram...

scholarly journals INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDWATER POTENTIALS IN IMAKUN OMI COMMUNITY USING ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Joseph Olakunle Coker ◽  
Akindamola Julius Agbelemoge ◽  
Stephen Oluwafemi Ariyo ◽  
Victor Makinde ◽  
Aderemi Amidu Alabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Groundwater Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Current Electrode ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Maximum Current ◽  
Electrical Soundings ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

Groundwater is described as the water found beneath the surface of the earth in underground streams and aquifers and has become popular as a source of drinking potable water in Nigeria due to its quality when compared to other water sources. The Electrical resistivity method was employed in Imakun Omi Community, a coastal town in Ogun Waterside Local government area of  Ogun State with the aim of determining the groundwater potential of the area. A total of twenty (20) Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) points were carried out in the area using the Schlumberger configuration with maximum current electrode separation (AB) of 300m using the ABEM SAS 1000 Terrameter. The results obtained were interpreted quantitatively and qualitatively using partial curve matching and computer iteration programs WINRESIST and SURFER 11 for the interpretation from which the reflection coefficient was computed. The groundwater potential of the rock units were evaluated and  40% of the stations show  high yield, 50% of the stations show medium yield and 10% of the stations was observed to have low yield. The aquifer thicknesses are very thick with values ranging from 6.9 m to 79.3 m, hence an average of 43.1mand overburden thicknesses ranging from 9.7m to 96.5 m, with an average of 53.1m

scholarly journals On the Use of Electrical Resistivity Method in Mapping Potential Sources and Extent of Pollution of Groundwater Systems in Lapai Town, Niger State, Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Matthew Tersoo Tsepav ◽  
Aliyu Yahaya Badeggi ◽  
Obaje Nuhu George ◽  
Usman Yusuf Tanko ◽  
Ibrahim Samuel Ibbi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Lateritic Soil ◽  
Protective Capacity ◽  
Unconfined Aquifers ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Sounding ◽  
Groundwater Systems ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method ◽  
Resistivity Meter ◽  
Confined And Unconfined Aquifers

<p>Electrical resistivity method employing the Schlumberger array was used to occupy forty four (44) vertical electrical sounding points in Lapai town with the aim of determining the depth to aquifers, aquifer thicknesses and aquifer protective capacity. The G41 Geotron resistivity meter was used in obtaining the apparent resistivity data which was processed using Interpex 1XD resistivity interpretation software. The results revealed four lithologic sections which include top lateritic soil, sandy clay, fractured basement and fresh basement. Both confined and unconfined aquifers were identified within the area, with four classes of aquifer proactive capacities as high, moderate, weak and poor. While the aquifer at VES 20 was highly protected, twenty other aquifers were moderately protected, eight others had weak protection and fifteen aquifers were poorly protected. The aquifers were generally of good thicknesses and at varying reasonable depths, making them good reservoirs of water in appreciable quantity. The average aquifer thickness was estimated to be 48.36m while the average depth to aquifers was estimated to be 56.68m.</p>

scholarly journals CHARACTERIZATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL CELL IN A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL USING 2-D ELECTRICAL PROFILING TECHNIQUE

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Carlos de Siqueira Neto ◽  
Vagner Roberto Elis
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill ◽  
Waste Landfill ◽  
Experimental Cell ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

ABSTRACT. The electrical resistivity method (ER) with the electrical profiling technique (EP) were applied to landfill Delta A, located next to the highway dos Bandeirantes in Campinas (SP). Within the landfill there is a region of approximately 5,200 m2...Keywords: electrical resistivity, landfill, experimental cell. RESUMO. O método de eletrorresistividade (ER) utilizando a técnica de caminhamento elétrico (CE) foi aplicado no aterro Delta A, localizado ao lado da rodovia dos Bandeirantes nomunicípio de Campinas (SP). Dentro do aterro há uma região de...Palavras-chave: resistividade elétrica, aterro sanitário, célula experimental.

scholarly journals Investigation of Groundwater Potential using Electrical Resistivity Method and Hydraulic Parameters in Lam Apeng, Aceh Besar, Indonesia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Dian Darisma ◽  
Ferdy Fernanda ◽  
Muhammad Syukri
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Unconfined Aquifer ◽  
Groundwater Potential ◽  
Hydraulic Parameters ◽  
Sand Layer ◽  
Protective Capacity ◽  
Longitudinal Conductance ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Transverse Resistance ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

Lam Apeng is a village with a majority of people living as farmers, which causes the need of water for agriculture is increasing. The water demand in this area continues to increase as the population increases, for various purposes. The objective of this study is to determine the distribution of the groundwater layer using the electrical resistivity method and to determine groundwater potential using hydraulic parameters. This research is conducted using 2 measurement line with a length of each line is 112 meters and distances of each electrode is 2 meters. The data invert using Res2Dinv software to obtain 2D subsurface lithology subsurface. At line 1, the aquifer (sand) layer is located in the second layer with a rock resistivity value of 12 Ωm - 18.6 Ωm at a depth of 8 m - 18 m. At line 2, the aquifer (sand) layer is also located in the second layer with a resistivity value of 4.6 Ωm - 18 Ωm at a depth of 5 m – 12 m. Based on the interpretation of the two measurement lines, it can be concluded that the type of aquifer in the research site is a semi unconfined aquifer. In this study, hydraulic parameters (hydraulic conductivity, longitudinal conductance, transverse resistance, and transmissivity) was calculated based on the resistivity value and the thickness of the aquifer layer. The average resistivity of the aquifer layer used is 15.3 Ωm and 11.3 Ωm, respectively for line 1 and line 2, indicating that the aquifer was moderately corrosive. Longitudinal conductance values are 0.65 Ω-1 and 0.62 Ω-1 which indicated moderate protective capacity. The transmissivity values are 6.78 m2/dayand 4.77 m2/day, which indicates that the designation in this area is low and the groundwater potential is local or only for personal consumption.

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