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Replication Data For: Evaluation Of Model Concepts To Describe Water Transport In Shallow Subsurface Soil And Across The Soil–Air Interface, Zhen Li, Kathleen Smits

Earth & Environmental Sciences Datasets - Archive

Soil water evaporation plays a critical role in mass and energy exchanges across the land–atmosphere interface. Although much is known about this process, there is no agreement on the best modeling approaches to determine soil water evaporation due to the complexity of the numerical modeling scenarios and lack of experimental data available to validate such models. Existing studies show numerical and experimental discrepancies in the evaporation behavior and soil water distribution in soils at various scales, driving us to revisit the key process representation in subsurface soil. Therefore, the goal of this work is to test different mathematical formulations used …

Replication Data For: The Effect Of The Top Soil Layer On Moisture And Evaporation Dynamics, Zhen Li, Kathleen Smits

Earth & Environmental Sciences Datasets - Archive

Understanding the effect of the top soil layer on surface evaporation and water distribution is critical to modeling hydrological systems. However, the dependency of near-surface soil moisture and fluxes on layering characteristics remains unclear. To address this uncertainty, we investigate how the arrangement of soil horizons affects the evaporation and soil moisture, specifically, the near-surface soil moisture, through the combination of numerical simulations and evaporation experiments. The characteristics of fluxes and moisture from different soil profiles are then used to understand the soil layering conditions. Results show that the top soil layer can significantly affect the evolution of soil moisture …

Replication Data For: Effect Of Subsurface Soil Moisture Variability And Atmospheric Conditions On Methane Gas Migration In Shallow Subsurface, C. T.K.K. Deepagoda, Kathleen Smits

Earth & Environmental Sciences Datasets - Archive

A major concern resulting from the increased use and production of natural gas has been how to mitigate fugitive greenhouse gas emissions (predominantly methane) from natural gas infrastructure (e.g., leaky shallow pipelines). Subsurface migration and atmospheric loading of methane from pipeline leakage is controlled by source configurations and subsurface soil conditions (e.g., soil heterogeneity and soil moisture) and are further affected by atmospheric conditions (e.g., wind and temperature). However, the transport and attenuation of methane under varying subsurface and atmospheric conditions are poorly understood, making it difficult to estimate leakage fluxes from methane concentration measurements at and above the soil …

Political Processes Of Displacement In Infrastructure Development: The Case Of Aldeia Da Luz And The Alqueva Dam, Cordelia Walz

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In 2002, the residents of Aldeia da Luz left their village for the final time, displaced to make room for the Alqueva Dam, a massive regional hydropower and irrigation project almost half a century in the making. The Alqueva Multipurpose Project was marketed by the Portuguese government as a way to develop the impoverished region of the Alentejo and bring innovation to the agricultural sector. The village of Luz was the only physical obstacle to this goal and, therefore, its residents were dispossessed, sacrificed for the development of the greater Alentejo region. However, unlike many other large-scale infrastructure projects that …

Taking The Waste Out Of Wastewater: Evaluation And Implementation Of Sustainability Measures At Base Aérea N.°5’S Wastewater Treatment Plant, Abigail Monahan

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Wastewater treatment is a critical process by which the concentration of pollutants in wastewater are reduced to minimize the resulting effluent’s impact on human health and the environment. Base Aérea N.°5, an airbase located in Monte Real, Portugal, is striving to enhance their wastewater treatment methods to decrease the impact of the treated effluent on the environment. They can reduce the effluent’s impact by implementing more advanced wastewater treatment to decrease the concentration of micropollutants and pathogens in the effluent, and they can reuse the treated effluent to decrease the volume of freshwater they extract. This work seeks to evaluate …

Development Of A Cyberinfrastructure For Assessment Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley North And Central Watersheds Characteristics, Linda Navarro, Ahmed Mahmoud, Andrew Ernest, Abdoul Oubeidillah, Jessica Johnstone, Ivan Rene Santos Chavez, Christopher Fuller

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Lower Laguna Madre (LLM) is designated as an impaired waterway for high concentrations of bacteria and low dissolved oxygen. The main freshwater sources to the LLM flow from the North and Central waterways which are composed of three main waterways: Hidalgo/Willacy Main Drain (HWMD), Raymondville Drain (RVD), and International Boundary & Water Commission North Floodway (IBWCNF) that are not fully characterized. The objective of this study is to perform a watershed characterization to determine the potential pollution sources of each watershed. The watershed characterization was achieved by developing a cyberinfrastructure, and it collects a wide inventory of data to identify …

Development-Induced Displacement In Kiryandongo District: A Case Study Of The Karuma Hydroelectric Power Plant, Remington Fritz

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This paper assesses the effects of the development induced displacement due to the Karuma Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Awoo village and surrounding areas in Karuma Town. Recently, Uganda has pursued several large-scale development projects that have repeatedly displaced people. Despite having strong displacement and resettlement framework, there is a continued pattern of failing to implement such framework, threatening the livelihood and well-being of those displaced.

Interview with key informants from several government agencies, such as the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development the National Environmental Management Authority and Ugandan Generation Electricity Company Ltd have illustrated the political framework and …

Rip Curl: Community Activism For The Coast (The Ux Phase, Rip Curl And Sustainability, The Ui Phase), John Delacruz

Assignment Prompts

ADV 132 enables students to explore the craft and process of user experience and user interface design. They develop their skills within the context of a specific brief. The aim is to offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a particular problem and come up with creative solutions that will come to life on digital media platforms.

Socio-Ecological Analysis Of Artisanal Gold Mining In West Africa: A Case Study Of Ghana, Richard Takyi, Rasha Hassan, Badr El Mahrad, Richard Adade

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The surge in artisanal gold mining (AGM) activities and the associated environmental impact in Ghana have elicited several stakeholders' attempts to curb the problem. However, due to little understanding of the underlying issues, these efforts have been ineffective. This study aims to use a socio-ecological framework to analyze drivers of AGM activities, the environmental pressures, the state change, their impact on human welfare, and the management response as measures (DAPSI(W)R(M)) to the problem. Evaluate AGM's impact on Ghana's ability to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Data were collected from relevant literature on the subject and analyzed with …

Growth Of Invasive Plant Species Communities As A Substantial Issue In Post-Mining Land Development, Paweł Olszewski

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This article concerns the issue of the appearance and growth of invasive plant species in land degraded by hard coal mining and the repercussions of this process, particularly in the context of land reclamation. These species, such as Canadian goldenrod or Japanese knotweed, which nearly always form extensive and monocultural patches of vegetation, contribute to the displacement of both native species and those introduced as part of biological restoration. In 2015, the Central Mining Institute in Katowice prepared a land development concept for a part of the area of the former KWK Paryż mine in Dąbrowa Górnicza (Upper Silesian Industrial …

The Factors Impacting The Incorporation Of The Sustainable Development Goals Into Raw Materials Engineering Curricula, Dimitris Damigos, George Valakas, Anna Gaki, Katerina Adam

Journal of Sustainable Mining

It is widely recognised and acknowledged that the mining industry, if properly operating and managed, has the potential to positively contribute to “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. In this direction, the Raw Materials (RM) engineering education possesses a crucial role, given the need to instil in tomorrow’s mining engineers the sustainability principles. This paper explores the educational needs of the Greek RM sector and the factors constituting the RM whole value chain SDGs-education-innovation eco-system. The research follows a two-stage focus group approach. First, the perceptions, opinions and beliefs of invited stakeholders were explored in the context of semi-structured interviews. …

A Two-Stage Approach To Integrate Vessel Geo-Tracking Data And Logbooks For Monitoring Fishing Activity Of Coastal Fisheries In Waters Off Northwestern Taiwan, Yi-Jou Lee, Nan-Jay Su, Cheng-Hsin Liao, Wei-Chuan Chiang, Chun-Huei Li

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Catch and fishing effort data are fundamental information to stock assessment and fisheries management, but difficult to obtain without the support of administration and sound fishery data collection system. This study integrated various sources of data from a simplified vessel geo-tracking system and logbooks from interviews with captains of coastal gillnet fisheries. We developed a two-step approach based on hierarchical cluster analysis to characterize the operation patterns and infer the fishing activities of the fishery. Results showed that the fishing effort in terms of operation duration could be estimated precisely for various vessel sizes, with catch composition and harvest information …

Environmental Assessment Of The Impact Of Land-Based Discharges On Marine Water And Sediment Quality In Dubai, Uae, Ayman Fathy Halawa

Theses

The current seawater and Creek – Canal waterway in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, is under tremendous pressure because of continuous urban water discharges from land-based sources. Therefore, the impact of urban water discharges on marine water and sediment quality in the Emirate requires a thorough assessment. The main objective of this study is to assess the impacts of effluent discharges on the quality of water and sediment in the open sea and Dubai Creek. The land-based sources include the power and desalination plants, industrial sector, sewage treatment plant, and stormwater runoff. To achieve the stated objective, relevant data on …

2021 Fall Engr333 Project Assignment, Matthew K. Heun

ENGR 333

The Fall 2021 ENGR333 project focused on the sustainable housing and featured a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.

I asked the students “What is the expected carbon emissions savings of the [Habitat for Humanity] carbon footprint build house?” And “If the carbon footprint build house is not carbon-neutral, you must answer a second question: How can carbon emissions be reduced by a further 20%?”

Calvin’s PR office followed the students’ work throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the project was featured on Calvin’s News and Stories site with an article by Matt Kucinski …

Unintended Consequences Of Air Cleaning Chemistry, Douglas B. Collins, Delphine K. Farmer

Faculty Journal Articles

Amplified interest in maintaining clean indoor air associated with the airborne transmission risks of SARS-CoV-2 have led to an expansion in the market for commercially available air cleaning systems. While the optimal way to mitigate indoor air pollutants or contaminants is to control (remove) the source, air cleaners are a tool for use when absolute source control is not possible. Interventions for indoor air quality management include physical removal of pollutants through ventilation or collection on filters and sorbent materials, along with chemically reactive processes that transform pollutants or seek to deactivate biological entities. This perspective intends to highlight the …

“Surviving And Growing Up With Illegal Status”: The Analysis Of Socio–Economic Household, Potential Conflict, The Environmental Damage, And Vulnerability Of Local Community To Disaster, Sofyan Syahnur, Yossi Diantimala

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This study aims to analyze, from social-economics and environmental perspectives, how illegal gold mining survives and grows with its illegal status. Generally, illegal mining has a positive impact on the socio-economy of all parties involved. However, mining activities cause environmental damage and pollution so that the local community is vulnerable to disaster and potential conflict. This research was conducted at an illegal mining site in Aceh, the western province of Indonesia. To describe the primary data, it employs a descriptive qualitative method. The purposive sampling method is used to select key informants. The results show an increasing income of all …

Experimental Study On Advanced Real Time Detection System Of Seismic-While-Excavating, Wang Ji, Qin Si, Wu Hai, Zhang Qingqing, Yu Junhui, Su Xiaoyun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Experimental study on advanced real time detection system of seismic-while-excavating

Three-Component Seismic Data Acquisition System Of Coal Mine Based On Mems And Lwip, Wang Huaixiu, Qiu Shuai, Zhu Guowei, Chen Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Three-component seismic data acquisition system of coal mine based on MEMS and LwIP

Depth Correction Technique Of Electrical Marker Based On Electrical Field Component Of Csamt, Liu Zuiliang, Zhang Fenxuan, Zhang Jifeng, Zhou Guangyu, Zhao Hui, Zhang Xin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Depth correction technique of electrical marker based on electrical field component of CSAMT

Evaluation On The Resolution Ability Of Underground Transient Electromagnetic Instrument To Disaster-Causing Water Bodies, Zhao Zhongnan, Xu Yangcheng, Wu Yanqing, Tan Qingqing, Kang Yueming, Wang Yao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Evaluation on the resolution ability of underground transient electromagnetic instrument to disaster-causing water bodies

Research Status And Prospect Of Fault Activation Under Coal Mining Conditions, Tian Yutong, Zhang Pingsong, Wu Rongxin, Liu Chang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Research status and prospect of fault activation under coal mining conditions

Key Problems And Countermeasures Of Cbm Development Through Surface Boreholes In Abandoned Coal Mines Of Shanxi Province, Wang Zheng, Li Guofu, Zhou Xianjun, Hu Shengyong, Li Rifu, Chen Wenke, Jiao Pengshuai, Li Chao, Li Jiangbiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Key problems and countermeasures of CBM development through surface boreholes in abandoned coal mines of Shanxi Province

Technology Of Across-Goaf Drainage Of Coalbed Methane From A Lower Coal Seam Group And Its Primary Application: Taking Sihe Mine Field As An Example, Li Junjun, Li Guofu, Hao Haijin, Hao Chunsheng, Wang Zheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Technology of across-goaf drainage of coalbed methane from a lower coal seam group and its primary application: Taking Sihe mine field as an example

Coal Body Structure Identification By Logging Based On Coal Accumulation Environment Zoning And Its Application In Mabidong Block, Qinshui Basin, Zhang Jianguo, Han Sheng, Zhang Cong, Chen Yanjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal body structure identification by logging based on coal accumulation environment zoning and its application in Mabidong Block, Qinshui Basin

Sequence Stratigraphy And Coal Accumulation Of Barrier Coastal System Under Epicontinental-Sea Environment: A Case Study Of The Late Paleozoic Taiyuan Formation In Bohai Bay Area, Chang Jia, Chen Shiyue, Wang Qiong, Pu Xiugang, Yang Huaiyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Sequence stratigraphy and coal accumulation of barrier coastal system under epicontinental-sea environment: A case study of the Late Paleozoic Taiyuan Formation in Bohai Bay Area

Distribution Characteristics Of Heavy Minerals In The Sandstone Of Zhiluo Formation Of Northern Ordos Basin And Its Implication, Zhang Yuanyuan, Zhang Pengfei, Nie Fengjun, Yan Pengbing, Zhang Zhibo, Yan Zhaobin, Zhang Xin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Distribution characteristics of heavy minerals in the sandstone of Zhiluo Formation of northern Ordos Basin and its implication

Mechanism And Applicability Of Increasing Coalbed Methane Well Production By Pre-Positioned Acid Fracturing, Fan Yao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Mechanism and applicability of increasing coalbed methane well production by pre-positioned acid fracturing

Effects Of Different Combined Pretreatments On Biogenic Methane Production By Anaerobic Digestion Of Lignite, Zhang Huaiwen, Yao Yiqing, Xie Changwen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Effects of different combined pretreatments on biogenic methane production by anaerobic digestion of lignite

Construction And Application Of "Eight In One" Closed-Loop Management And Control Mode Of Roof Water Disaster In Coal Mines, Liu Qingbao, Ding Xiang, Feng Jie, Zhang Kun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Construction and application of "eight in one" closed-loop management and control mode of roof water disaster in coal mines

Introductions And Applications Of A Self-Locking Wire-Line Coring System With A Water-Shielding Bit And A Circlip-Shielded Core Barrel, Liao Yuansu, Hu Qifeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Introductions and applications of a self-locking wire-line coring system with a water-shielding bit and a circlip-shielded core barrel