The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Investigation of Groundwater Potential and Aquifer Protective Capacity of Par...Premier Publishers
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The aim of this study was to investigate groundwater potential and aquifer protective capacity of an area behind the College of Science, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun-Warri area of Delta State, Nigeria. The data was acquired using ABEM SAS 4000 Terrameter and processed using IPI2win and Interpex software. Five Vertical Electrical Soundings were carried out with maximum current electrode separation (AB) of 120 m. The VES curves generated from the data revealed HKH curve type for VES 1 and VES 2, KQH curve for VES 3 and KH curve for VES 4 and 5. Five resistivity layers were identified for VES 1 - 3 while four resistivity layers were identified for VES 4 ā 5. Analysis and interpretation of VES data obtained from the study area showed VES 3, VES 4 and VES 5 to be most appropriate locations to be explored for borehole development due to low resistivity of the weathered/fractured aquiferous layers coupled with the relatively high thicknesses of the weathered layers. However, all the aquifers in the VES locations are poorly protected due to the very low aquifer protective capacity parameters in the VES locations.
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Aquifer polution vulnerability assessment for abi paperEbong Dickson
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The geophysical-based integrated electrical
conductivity (IEC) and the groundwater hydraulic confinementā
overlying strataādepth to water table (GOD)
techniques were used to assess vulnerability levels of
aquifers and the extent of aquifer protection in Abi,
Nigeria. The IEC indices was generated from
constrained one dimensional (1D) inversion of vertical
electrical sounding (VES) and two dimensional (2D)
electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) data, acquired
randomly in the area. The GOD indices were sourced
from existing geologic data within the area. Results
showed that IEC values vary from <0.1>2.0 S in the strongly protected areas.
The GOD indices vary from <0.3 in the lowly vulnerable
areas to 0.6 in the highly vulnerable areas. Thus, the
groundwater resources in the area need to be properly
managed for sustainability and such management practices
have been suggested.
Keywords Electrical resistivity. Contamination .
Vulnerability. IEC . GOD . Abi, Nigeria
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Investigation of Groundwater Potential and Aquifer Protective Capacity of Par...Premier Publishers
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The aim of this study was to investigate groundwater potential and aquifer protective capacity of an area behind the College of Science, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun-Warri area of Delta State, Nigeria. The data was acquired using ABEM SAS 4000 Terrameter and processed using IPI2win and Interpex software. Five Vertical Electrical Soundings were carried out with maximum current electrode separation (AB) of 120 m. The VES curves generated from the data revealed HKH curve type for VES 1 and VES 2, KQH curve for VES 3 and KH curve for VES 4 and 5. Five resistivity layers were identified for VES 1 - 3 while four resistivity layers were identified for VES 4 ā 5. Analysis and interpretation of VES data obtained from the study area showed VES 3, VES 4 and VES 5 to be most appropriate locations to be explored for borehole development due to low resistivity of the weathered/fractured aquiferous layers coupled with the relatively high thicknesses of the weathered layers. However, all the aquifers in the VES locations are poorly protected due to the very low aquifer protective capacity parameters in the VES locations.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES)theijes
Ā
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Aquifer polution vulnerability assessment for abi paperEbong Dickson
Ā
The geophysical-based integrated electrical
conductivity (IEC) and the groundwater hydraulic confinementā
overlying strataādepth to water table (GOD)
techniques were used to assess vulnerability levels of
aquifers and the extent of aquifer protection in Abi,
Nigeria. The IEC indices was generated from
constrained one dimensional (1D) inversion of vertical
electrical sounding (VES) and two dimensional (2D)
electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) data, acquired
randomly in the area. The GOD indices were sourced
from existing geologic data within the area. Results
showed that IEC values vary from <0.1>2.0 S in the strongly protected areas.
The GOD indices vary from <0.3 in the lowly vulnerable
areas to 0.6 in the highly vulnerable areas. Thus, the
groundwater resources in the area need to be properly
managed for sustainability and such management practices
have been suggested.
Keywords Electrical resistivity. Contamination .
Vulnerability. IEC . GOD . Abi, Nigeria
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Geotechnical Investigation for Design and Construction of Civil Infrastructur...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Sources of groundwater pollution
Landfills: filling of the land pits which causes leaching of chemicals.
Industrial spills and waste disposal: industrial dumping in open areas and rivers.
Engineering analytics presented information on the groundwater modeling performed for the Rosemont Copper Project to a group of well owners. The presentation was given on April 3, 2012.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Experimental assessment of bitumen coat-resistance to impact strength corrosi...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Disturbance Observer And Optimal Fuzzy Controllers Used In Controlling Force ...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Analysis of Performance of Jack Hammer to Determine the Penetration Rate on D...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Geotechnical Investigation for Design and Construction of Civil Infrastructur...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Sources of groundwater pollution
Landfills: filling of the land pits which causes leaching of chemicals.
Industrial spills and waste disposal: industrial dumping in open areas and rivers.
Engineering analytics presented information on the groundwater modeling performed for the Rosemont Copper Project to a group of well owners. The presentation was given on April 3, 2012.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
Ā
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Experimental assessment of bitumen coat-resistance to impact strength corrosi...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Disturbance Observer And Optimal Fuzzy Controllers Used In Controlling Force ...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Analysis of Performance of Jack Hammer to Determine the Penetration Rate on D...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Model based Spatial for Monitoring Surveillance of Fisheries to Ward Illegal ...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Radiofrequency Dielectric Dispersion P...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Stress of Environmental Pollution on Zooplanktons and theirComparative Studi...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
On Communicative Competence and Students' Performance in English Languagetheijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
Measurement of Electromagnetic Waves Radiated from Base Transceiver Stations...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
Qualitative Evaluation and Hydrogeochemical Attributes of Groundwater in Ower...iosrjce
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The qualitative evaluation and hydrogeochemical attributes of groundwater in Owerri Capital
Territory Owerri was investigated to assess the quality for human consumption and agricultural purposes. A
total of sixteen (16) groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical and biological
properties. The range of temperature (oC), colour (Hz), and turbidity of groundwater in the study area are
between: 20-28.3, 5-15, and 1-50 respectively. The average of pH , conductivity (us/cm),TDS (mg/l), and
hardness (mg/l) are: 7.66, 0.135, 34.64, and 7.94 respectively. The result also reveals that the concentration of
Na+
(mg/l), K+
(mg/l), Ca2+(mg/l), Mg2+(mg/l), Fe+
(mg/l), Pb2+(mg/l),Cd2+(mg/l), Cu+
(mg/l),and Zn2+ (mg/l)
range between: 3.33-7.6, 0.2-6.8, 2.4-8.3,1.02-3.44, 0.001-0.59, 0.001-0.01, 0-0.16, 0.06-2.88 and 0.01-2.18
respectively. Water Classification result of the groundwater samples show the predominance of alkali
bicarbonate water type (Na+ + K+
) - HCO3
-
that is largely soft and therefore, mostly of acceptable quality for
household uses. Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) of the groundwater samples in the study area showed that the
samples fall below 1.4meq/l, indicating predominance of excellent water for irrigation purposes in accordance
with recommended standard. This study recommends among other things that groundwater resources
development in the area requires elaborate qualitative assessment, to ensure that any necessary pre-use
treatment is effected.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Scienceresearchinventy
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Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is published by the group of young academic and industrial researchers with 12 Issues per year. It is an online as well as print version open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as: civil, mechanical, chemical, electronic and computer engineering as well as production and information technology. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published by rapid process within 20 days after acceptance and peer review process takes only 7 days. All articles published in Research Inventy will be peer-reviewed.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability
Geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Potential in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Twelve vertical electrical soundings, VES, were carried out in parts of Abua in northwestern part of Rivers State in the sedimentary basin of the Niger delta of Nigeria, to determine the overburden layering and infer the aquifer depth/thickness and probable safe structural foundation depths in the region. The Schlumberger array method was employed using an ABEM 300B Terrameter and maximum current electrode spread of 400 m. The computed apparent resistivity field log values were plotted against the current electrode spreads and interpreted with IPWIN 2 and Sulphure 8 software to obtain the overburden thickness/depth, resistivity and the isopach map and then infer the subsoil layering thickness including potential aquifer zones within the depths of investigation in the area. The curve types revealed that three and four geoelectric sections were penetrated by the survey array with overburden thickness ranging from 4.2 m in Elok community to 91.7 m in Ilghom community. Potential aquifers with variable thickness from 5 to 60 m at depths of from 4.5 m and below the earth surface were identified. The subsurface soils types can support structural foundations from depths of 1.0 m and below the earth surface based on the type of building/engineering structures.
Analysis of Microstructural Properties of Pliocene Aquifer in the Benin Forma...IOSR Journals
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Aquifer microstructural properties were determined using grain size distribution data obtained from
core samples collected during a drilled water borehole. The core samples were collected at depths between 50-
152ft (21.5-65.4 m), corresponding to the aquifer repositories. Samples were oven dried at 800 C for 2hrs. Part
of the samples was used to obtain porosity for aquifer material, while the other part was analyzed mechanically
for particulate size distributions. The effective particulate size distributions at d10, d20 and d60 were obtained and
used to compute the aquifer uniformity coefficient (Cu).The effective particulate size distributions complemented
by eight empirical formulae were deployed to determine hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer. The ratio of the
horizontal hydraulic conductivity to vertical hydraulic conductivity yielded anisotropy values for the aquifer.
Results show that fractional porosity values ranged from 0.282 to 0.492; uniformity coefficient was between 2.5
and 12; horizontal hydraulic conductivity ranged between 0.343 and 2.511 m/day while the vertical hydraulic
conductivity values obtained ranged from 1.320 to 2.907 day/m. Anisotropy values (Av) determined for the
aquifer ranged between 0.118 and 1.005. These results suggest that the aquifer is of gravelly sand within the
deltaic deposit with no clay intercalation and has good potential for groundwater resources.
Hydrogeological Investigation for Aquifer within Oyo Federal Constituency, So...ijtsrd
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Electrical resistivity sounding was carried out in four Local Government Areas LGAs in Oyo Federal constituency, Oyo state. The geophysical survey was carried out in ten different rural urban communities locations in each of the four LGAs with the aim of determining the hydrogeology of the study areas for possible identification of aquifers that can serve as possible location of borehole drilling. The potential aquifer investigation was carried out using ABEM terrameter while schlumberger arrangement was the measurement method adopted for the forty Vertical Electrical Sounding VES stations in the study areas. Iteration processes using WINRESIST programme was performed on the field data and generated results includes the thickness, depth and resistivity values of each layers. The geo electric investigations revealed three and four layers. The results also revealed two categories of aquifers the High Water Potential HWP and Low Water Potential LWP . The resistivity layers that are less than 400 ohmmeters are categorized with HWP zones deep aquifers located at different thirty five VES stations while Local Water Potential shallow aquifers areas are found at five various locations with their resistivity greater than 400 ohmmeter. The aquifers locations can be considered for borehole drillings in the study areas. Oladejo, O. P. | Amusat, T. A. | Ogunkoya, C. O. | Akinlabi, I. A. | Olafisoye, E. R. "Hydrogeological Investigation for Aquifer within Oyo Federal Constituency, Southwestern Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd57450.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/physics/other/57450/hydrogeological-investigation-for-aquifer-within-oyo-federal-constituency-southwestern-nigeria/oladejo-o-p
Discovery of Perched Aquifer When Assessing Aquifer Potential along the flood...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Discovery of Perched Aquifer When Assessing Aquifer Potential along the flood...theijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
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A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
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After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more āmechanicalā approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
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1. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES)
|| Volume || 3 || Issue || 5 || Pages || 45-55 || 2014 ||
ISSN (e): 2319 ā 1813 ISSN (p): 2319 ā 1805
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Geophysical and Hydrochemical Evaluation of Springwater
Potential and Quality within the Basement Complex Of
Southwestern Nigeria
1
Ogundana, A.K, 2
Aladejana, J.A.,
1,
Department of Geology, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
2,
Department of Geology, University of Ibadan.
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Groundwater in the basement complex terrain is known to be restricted to the weathered overburden and
fractured rocks. Consequent upon this, groundwater availability becomes a challenge in any geological
environment with low rock fracture and shallow overburden thickness. High history of borehole failure in this
area necessitates search for alternative sources of water to complement the water demand. Geophysical and
hydrochemical evaluation of spring water located on a basement complex was conducted to investigate its
potential and quality for possible development.Combination of vertical electrical sounding and profiling
methods were employed using Schlumberger and dipole dipole configurations respectively. Seven points were
sounded along two traverses and two profiles were occupied around the main spring. Four (4) water samples
were collected and analysed for physicochemical parameters. Flow rate was measured using flow-meter at six
(6) different times from which the average was determined.Four different subsurface lithologic units were
established namely; lateritic clay topsoil, clayey-sand, weathered basement and, fresh basement. The curve
types range between simple H and HA. The topsoil thickness is relatively thin along these traverses. The
average resistivity and thickness values for the topsoil are 181ā¦m and 2.0m respectively, which is
predominantly lateritic clay. Clayey-sand was encountered at shallow depths of 2.0meters on the average in all
locations and the average resistivity and thickness values for the Clayey-sand are, 24ā¦m and 9.0m respectively.
The overburden is assumed to include all materials above the presumably fresh basement. The depth to the
bedrock varies from 7.0 to 19.0m and the average depth to the bedrock is 13.0m. The Clayey-sand with an
average thickness of 9.0m is the aquifer which responsible for the accumulation of the water with the lateritic
clay top soil of 2.0m on an average acts as a protective layer. Shallow overburden thickness (1.0m) which
intercept with the surface is responsible for the spring water at this spot. The impermeable crystalline basement
rock underline the area prevents further percolation of the water. Hence, the accumulation and flow as spring
becomes necessary. Hydrochemical analysis of water samples from the spring and other points at the
downstream revealed that the spring water fall well within the acceptable limit of both World Health
Organisation (WHO) and Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ). This result also revealed
higher value of Mn and Fe as the water flows away from the spring spot indication an anthropogenic influence.
The flow rate estimated at 0.16L/Sec which is equivalent to 14,400L/day is significant if sustained throughout
the year. So far, hydrochemical results suggest the fresh spring water is of good quality; however, there is need
for the bacteriological analysis to be carried out to eliminate any doubt of probable bacteriological
contamination.
KEY WORDS: Spring Water, Evaluation, Quality, Potential and Development.
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Date of Submission: 20 March 2014 Date of Publication: 25 May 2014
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I. INTRODUCTION
Access to clean water is a human right and a basic requirement for economic development. The safest
kind of water supply is groundwater. Since groundwater normally has a natural protection against pollution by
the covering layers, only minor water treatment is required (Reinhard 2006). The challenges of erratic
groundwater resources are understood to be associated with any community underlying by basement complex
around the word. This is due to the crystalline nature and mineralogical complexity in the rocks associated with
this type of geological environment. Groundwater occurrence in this zone is found within the pore spaces of the
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weathered overburden and also the fractures or other structural discontinuities such as joint or displacement
related to intrusion or tectonic activities. These units serve as the aquifer for groundwater accumulation which
largely depends on the nature/thickness of weathered overburden and structural spacing. This challenge
becomes more complicated if the rocks underlying the zones are not fractured.
Spring catchments are frequently dominated by hard rocks comprising intact rock bodies separated by
discontinuities termed fractures. Depending on the type of rock, the porosity of intact rock bodies ranges from
nearly zero to values much higher than the porosity created by fractures (Rehrl and Birk, 2010). The
permeability of intact rock bodies is often relatively low though. Thus, discontinuities provide the major flow
paths in fractured rocks. Groundwater exploration reports around Ado-Ekiti suggest low fracture in most part
of this state capital. This results in low yield in most of the boreholes own by private individual and public. In
the light of the above, it is not a gain saying to describe any area with spring water as a blessed zone. It is
therefore encouraged that this spring should be investigated and assessed for its sustainability in terms of yield,
quality and possibility to enhance its recharge rate to complement the available erratic source of water supply to
meet ever increasing water demand for various purposes.
Afe Babalola University located in Ado Ekiti is not exempted from the challenge of low groundwater
availability resulting from complex geology of this area. Hence, the Management is faced with the need to
source for alternative means to complement the existing water supply for the ever-increasing population of the
University community. Thus, the need to investigate and evaluate the springwater potential and assess the
quality of the existing spring within the campus for improved water supply. Several workers such as Dutcher
and Garret (1965), Clerk (1985), Olorunfemi and Olorunniwo (1985), Olorunfemi (1990), Olayinka and
Olorunfemi (1992)Olorunfemi and Olayinka (1992), Olorunfemi and Fasuyi (1993), Oladipo et al, (2005)
Olayinka and Weller (1993), Rehil and Birk (2010), Ojo et al, (2011), Talabi (2013) have carried research in
various aspect of groundwater exploration/investigation, evaluation and structural delineation using geophysical
methods in several location within the basement complex terrain around the world.
II. LOCATION AND GEOLOGY OF THE STUDY AREA
The study spring is located at the southwestern part of the University campus just at the back of the
power house and adjacent of the University guest house under construction. It lies at longitudes 50
18ā05.78āE
and latitudes 70
36'09.59"N (Figure 1). The terrain in the study area is gently undulating, with topographic
elevation ranging from 345m to 370m above sea level. Ado Ekiti is underlain by crystalline rocks made of
Older granite, Migmatite and Charnockites which are of little or no fracture in most location with
accompanied shallow overburden.
Figure.1: Aerial Photo of the Study Location
Climate, Geology and Hydrogeology of The Area
The area is situated within the tropical rain forest region, with a climate characterized by dry and wet
seasons. Average annual rainfall in this area is 1300 mm, with average wet days of about 100. The annual
temperature varies between 180
C to 340
C. The study area lies within the basement complex of south-western
Nigeria and is older granite, Migmatite and Charnockites which are of little or no fracture in most location
with accompanied shallow overburden. The overburden is relatively shallow within the study area with
average of 13m. The groundwater is found within the overburden and fractured basement while the area is
drained by the river Ogbese which flow SW-NE direction.
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III. METHODOLOGY, DATA ACQUISITION AND INTERPRETATION
A reconnaissance survey of study spring was carried out for site familiarization and planning.This was
followed with geophysical investigation of the spring site and environs. Geophysical methods are indirect site
investigation techniques and predominantly non-intrusive. Two methods namely; Resistivity Sounding and
Resistivity Profiling were adopted. Soil resistivity meter (PASI) was used for the geophysical tests. It is highly
reliable and reproducible.Resistivity sounding was adopted in resolving resistivity variation with depth, thus
sounding helped in delineating the various subsurface lithological units, hydrogeological significance and the
protective capacity or vulnerability of the subsurface layers to possible pollution.Resistivity profiling was
adopted in resolving horizontal resistivity variation in this study, hence profiling helped in establishing the
lateral continuity of the various subsurface lithological units.The local geology of the area was studied and the
existing hydrogeology pattern was observed. Other existing water bodies around the spring were also monitored.
Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved (TDS) solids
were determined on the field using portable multitestre meter. Water samples were taken for physiochemical
analysis. Hydrochemical studies was conducted on the water sampled from the spring and three other points
from within 200meters downstream at an average of 50m intervals were collected for both major ions and
heavy/trace metals analysis. Major cations and heavy/trace metals were analysed using Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer while Major anions were analysed using spectrophotometer and ion
chromatography.Hydrological approach was adopted to determine the flow rate of the spring. This was carried-
out using flow meter.
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Vertical Electrical Sounding
A total of 7 VES locations across 2 traverses were spread over the study area (Figure 1). The processed
data were interpreted, resulting curve types were assessed, existing subsurface lithologic units were established,
and the geoelectric properties of the various subsurface layers were used in delineating the aquiferous units
responsible for the spring in the study area. The results are presented in the form of table (Table 1), geoelectric
curves (Figure3) and sections (Figure 4a & b).
Figure.2a and b: Picture showing Geophysical field data acquisition and Physico-chemical measurements
Four different subsurface lithologic sequences were established namely; lateritic topsoil, clayey-sand, weathered
basement and, basement. The curve types range between simple H and HA. The topsoil, clayey-sand and
weathered basement materials are characterised with relatively low resistivity values while the basement
materials are typified with high resistivity values.
A summary of the results of interpretation, on which the following findings were hinged, is shown in Table 1.
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Figure.3: Typical Geoelectric curves from data interpretations
Table 1: Correlation Table
VES POINT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CURVE TYPE H HA HA HA H HA H
LITHOLOGY
TOP SOIL TOP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BASE 2 1 3 1 2 4 1
THICKNESS 2 1 3 1 2 4 1
ā¦m 133 163 103 207 249 272 139
CLAYEYSAND TOP 2 1 3 1 2 4 1
BASE 9 8 8 7 19 11 15
THICKNESS 7 7 5 6 17 7 14
ā¦m 27 36 16 23 29 10 29
WEATHERED
BASEMENT
TOP 9 8 8 - - 15
BASE - 16 - - - -
THICKNESS - 6 - - - -
ā¦m 98 139 126 - - 156
BASEMENT TOP - 16 - 7 19 11 -
ā¦m - 367 - 279 249 277 -
Geoelectric Units
The geoelectric sections (Figures 4) show the variations of resistivity and thickness values of layers
within the depth penetrated in the study area at the indicated VES stations. The two traverses were taken along
the N-S directions. Generally, the traverses revealed four subsurface layers: Lateritic Top-soil, Clayey- sand,
Weathered basement and the presumed Fresh basement.
Topsoil
The topsoil thickness is relatively thin along these traverses. The average resistivity and thickness
values for the topsoil are 181ā¦m and 2m respectively, which indicated that the predominant composition of the
topsoil is lateritic clay.
Clayey-sand
Clayey-sand was encountered at shallow depths of 2meters on the average in all locations and the
average resistivity and thickness values for the Clayey-sand are, 24ā¦m and 9m respectively.
Weathered-basement
Weathered-basement was encountered in four locations and the average resistivity value and depth to
the top of the weathered-basement are, 130ā¦m and 10m respectively thus indicating that the material
composition is largely clay, sandy-clay and clayey-sand or high degree of water saturation. The thickness values
were not established in some of the locations.
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Basement
The basement is the fresh bedrock and is the last layer. It is relatively shallow in the study area, it was
encountered in four locations and the average resistivity and depth values to the top of basement are, 293ā¦m,
and 13m respectively. The resistivity values are high because of its crystalline nature.
Overburden
The overburden in assumed to include all materials above the presumably fresh basement. The depth to
the bedrock varies from 7.0 to 19.0m and the average depth to the bedrock is 13.0m (Table 1 and Figure 4).
Overburden thickness was established in four locations and the average thickness value is 13.0m. The relatively
moderate overburden thickness has potentials for groundwater saturation, however, the clayey nature and poor
permeability of the materials will pose a challenge for water abstraction.
Horizontal Profiling
Result of the profiling carried out across two traverse sections in E-W direction is presented in the
following section. The first traverse is 55meters long and is located 50meters before the spring while the second
traverse is 60meters long and is located right on the spring. Four continuous subsurface lithologic units namely;
Lateritic topsoil (blue), clayey-sand (green), weathered basement (yellowish-brown) and fresh basement
(reddish purple) were established by the two profile sections.The results are presented in form of field data
pseudosections and 2-D resistivity structures (Figure 5 & 6). The pseodosection and 2-D resistivity plot
revealed a relatively thin overburden and shallow basement at the spring spot (Station 4 on figure 5 & 6) which
invariably responsible for the discharge at that point.
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Figure. 5a Field Data Pseudosection of Profile 1
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Figure. 5b 2-D resistivity structures of Profile 1
Figure. 6a Field Data Pseudosection of Profile 2
Figure. 6b 2-D resistivity structures of Profile 2
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V. RESULTS OF HYDROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Results of the hydrochemical analysis of the water samples are as presented in the Table 2 above.
Results of physico-chemical parameter revealed temperature ranges from 23.6 to 26.8 with average value of
25.350
C while pH, TDS and EC revealed range of 6.0-7.2, 52.5-301mg/l, and 74.5-426ĀµS/cm with their
respective average values of 6.75, 126.05mg/l and 178.375ĀµS/cm.Major cations Ca2+
, Mg2+
, K+
, and Na+
revealed ranges of (2.43-20.24), (2.56-13.36), (0.51-1.34) and (3.02-21.35mg/l), with respective average of 7.52,
5.72, 0.97 and 8.14mg/l. Anions HCO3 Cl-
, SO4
2-
and NO3
-
ranges from 57.6-108, 172-61, 0.79-2.52 and 25.64-
28.93mg/ with respective average of 82.8, 31.75, 1.3 and 17.14mg/l respectively Table 3. Fe and Mn range from
0-6.15 and 0.32-16.23mg/l with their respective average values of 1.62 and 4.4mg/l. Metals such as Cu, Zn, Co,
Cr, Cd, Pb and Ni all showed concentrations below the detectable limit of the analytical instrument used.
The hydrochemical results were compared with both WHO and NSDWQ standards to further establish its
quality. All the ions and metals in the fresh spring water sample fell well within the permissible limit of both
standards. Increase in groundwater composition was observed as the water flow away from the spring spot, this
could be attributed to anthropogenic influence from the surrounding.
Hydrochemical Characterisation
In a bit to further understand the hydrochemical characteristics of the study spring water Schoeller
semi-logarithmic diagram (Schoeller, 1967) was employed. This allows the major ions of many samples to be
represented on a single graph, in which samples with similar patterns can be easily discriminated. The Schoeller
diagram shows the total concentration of major ions in log-scale. Results of the Schoeller plots (Figure 7)
revealed Ca2+
as dominant cation and HCO3
-
Cl-
as dominant anions with fingerprint of Ca2+
> Na+
> Mg2+
> K+
and HCO3
-
> Cl-> NO3
-
> SO4
2-
for both anions and cations. The relative ionic composition of the studied spring
waters were plotted on a Piper Trilinear diagram as presented in Figure 6 (Piper, 1944). This diagram provides a
convenient method to classify and compare water types based on the ionic composition of different water
samples (Hem, 1985). Cation and anion concentrations for the spring waters were converted to meq/l and
plotted as percentages of their respective totals in two triangles (Figure 8). Subsequently, the cation and anion
relative percentages in each triangle were then projected into a quadrilateral polygon that describes the water
type or hydrochemical facies. The values obtained from the analyzed spring waters samples and their plot on the
Piper's diagram (Piper, 1944), revealed Ca2+
as the dominant cation while HCO3
-
is the dominant anion. In the
study area, the major spring water type is Ca-HCO3 with Ca-(Cl)-HCO3 characterised (Figure 8) based on (Back
and Hanshaw, 1965). The plausible explanation as to the evolved water type was from weathering induced
through high precipitation that characterized the study area. However, anthropogenic contributions cannot be
ruled out in view of increase in the number of tourists visiting the spring site.
Hydrological/Flow Characteristics of the Study Spring
The present flow rate was estimated at 0.16L/Sec from which the relevant calculation was done to
generate its equivalence as 14,400L/day. The average daily water requirement per person in Nigeria is 30L/Day
(UNDP 2008), hence, the spring in its present state has the capacity to meet the average daily water requirement
of about 480 people.
Table. 2: Results of the Hydrochemical Analysis
PARAMETER ABSP-1 ABSP-2 ABSP-3 ABSP-4 MIN MAX AVER STDEV WHO[2004] NSDWQ[2007]
Temp(C) 26.8 25.8 25.2 23.6 23.6 26.8 25.35 1.34 27 27
pH 6.0 6.7 7.1 7.2 6 7.2 6.75 0.54 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5
TDS (Mg/l) 52.5 67.7 83.0 301.0 52.5 301 126.05 117.296 500 500
EC (ĀµS/cm) 74.5 95.0 118.0 426.0 74.5 426 178.375 166.037 900-1200 1000
Mn (Mg/l) 0 0.1 0.22 6.15 0 6.15 1.6175 3.023 0.3 0.2
Fe (Mg/l) 0.32 0.81 0.53 16.23 0.32 16.23 4.4725 7.8409 0.3 0.3
Cu (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Zn (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Co (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0.01
Cr (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0.05
Cd (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0.03
Pb (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0.01
Ni (Mg/l) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02 0.02
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Ca Mg Na K HCO3 Cl SO4 NO3
0.01
0.1
1
10
0.01
0.1
1
10
Concentration(Meq/L)
Parameters
SPRING
STREAM-1
STREAM-2
STREAM-3
Figure 7. Schoeller diagram of the Major oxides in the spring water.
Figure 8. Piper Trilinear diagram of the spring water.
Table 3. Results and Statistical Summary of Major Oxides of the Water Samples
Parameters Ca Mg K Na HCO3 CL SO4 NO3
Sample ID Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l
ABSP-1 2.43 2.56 0.51 3.02 79.2 17.2 0.89 27.88
ABSP-2 3.44 3.42 0.93 4.13 86.4 24.4 1 25.64
ABSP-3 3.95 3.55 1.11 4.06 57.6 24.4 0.79 26.11
ABSP-4 20.24 13.36 1.34 21.35 108 61 2.52 28.93
MIN 2.43 2.56 0.51 3.02 57.6 17.2 0.79 25.64
MAX 20.24 13.36 1.34 21.35 108 61 2.52 28.93
AVER 7.515 5.7225 0.9725 8.14 82.8 31.75 1.3 27.14
STDEV 8.50681 5.11058 0.35103 8.82128 20.7846 19.7932 0.81784 1.53434
WHO[
2004]
75 50 10 50 100 250
250 50
NS[ 2007] 75 50 10 50
100
250
100 50
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This figure can be improved with further enhancement of the discharge of the spring. This is contrary
to an earlier estimate quoted at 2.0L/Sec which is equivalent to 172,800L/day in the previous investigation.
However, the current estimated flow rate is significant if sustained throughout the year.
VI. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Geophysical and hydrochemical evaluation of the spring water located within the campus of Afe
Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti has been undertaken. Four subsurface layers namely; Lateritic Top-soil, Clayey-
sand, Weathered basement and the presumed Fresh basement were delineated and the aquiferous layer
responsible for the accumulation of the spring water was identified to be the Clayey-sand unit. The thin (1.0m)
lateritic overburden thickness and the shallow basement depth at the spring spot is responsible for the discharge
at this point. The lateritic clay topsoil serves as the protective unit for the aquifer against possible surface
contaminant infiltration. Hydrochemical analysis of water samples from the spring and other points at the
downstream revealed that the spring water fall well within the acceptable limit of both World Health
Organisation (WHO) and Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ). Hydrochemical
characterization of the water using Piper trilinear diagram suggested Ca-HCO3 water type which indicates a
product of rock-water interaction. The present flow rate was estimated at 14,400L/day and average daily water
requirement per person in Nigeria is 30L/Day (UNDP 2008), hence, the spring in its present state has the
capacity to meet the average daily water requirement of about 480 people. This figure can be improved with
further enhancement of the discharge of the spring. However, the current estimated flow rate is significant if
sustained throughout the year.
Finally, the following recommendations are made;
[1] The flow rate of the spring should be monitored during dry season.
[2] Bacteriological analysis should be carried out to eliminate any doubt of probable bacteriological
contamination.
[3] Geotechnical reinforcement of the spring discharge area should be undertaken to enhance and optimise the
discharge from the spring.
[4] Channels and Subsurface storage facility should be constructed after detail geotechnical and geophysical
investigation to evaluate the embankment requirement of the study area.
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