Mehmood, T., Miller, G.R. and Knappett, P.S.K. (2022), Testing alternative conceptual models of river-aquifer connectivity and their impacts on baseflow and river recharge processes. Hydrological Processes, e14545. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14545 This study simulates the dynamics of exchange fluxes between Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer and the Brazos River, TX, USA. Seven conceptual models for the connection between the […]
Publications
Groundwater Sustainability
Quantifying Embedded Water in Agricultural Goods for Sustainable Water Use in Mexico
Torres Padilla, Elimar (2021). Quantifying Embedded Water in Agricultural Goods for Sustainable Water Use in Mexico. Master’s thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/193116. Mexico is known to be a large user of groundwater resources for the production of food commodities and most of the production is located in water stressed regions. This study explores the embedded (virtual) water of […]
Modeling Groundwater Recharge in the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer (BRAA) using CLM 4.5
Olivares Ramos, Efrain Eduardo (2020). Modeling Groundwater Recharge in the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer (BRAA) using CLM 4.5. Master’s thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/192999. Traditional hydrologic modeling has partitioned water cycle into its different component (i.e. rainfall, run-off, or groundwater models). An alternative approach will be described in this research project. Over most of the river alluvium aquifers […]
Effect of multilayered groundwater mounds on water dynamics beneath a recharge basin: Numerical simulation and assessment of surface injection
Lu, P., Sheng, Z., Zhang, Z., Miller, G., Reinert, S., & Huang, M. (2021). Effect of multilayered groundwater mounds on water dynamics beneath a recharge basin: Numerical simulation and assessment of surface injection. Hydrological Processes, 35: e14193. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14193 Interactions between groundwater mounds caused by a geologic layer contrast affect the efficiency of managed aquifer recharge in arid areas. However, research has rarely examined the roles […]
Effect of Pumping Rates on Long-Term Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well Performance for Conservative and Reactive Transport Scenarios
Carpenter, Patrick (2020). Effect of Pumping Rates on Long-Term Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well Performance for Conservative and Reactive Transport Scenarios. Master’s thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/192206. Recovery of injected water is one of the most important aspects of an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system and is determined by hydrogeologic, operational, and chemical factors. A common series […]
Optimizing Multiwell Aquifer Storage and Recovery Systems for Energy Use and Recovery Efficiency
Majumdar, S., Miller, G.R. and Sheng, Z. (2021), Optimizing Multiwell Aquifer Storage and Recovery Systems for Energy Use and Recovery Efficiency. Groundwater. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.13092 As more aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) systems are employed for management of water resources, the skillful operation of multiwell ASR systems has become very important to improve their performance. In this study, […]
Recharge Uncertainty Analysis of Major Aquifers in Texas
Pena Rodriguez, Aaron (2020). Recharge Uncertainty Analysis of Major Aquifers in Texas. Master’s thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/191815. While the reduction of the groundwater available volume in the state of Texas of urban, agricultural, and industrial use has been dealt with in different ways, the first step is to assess the current and future behavior of the aquifers […]
Drainage Reuse Initiative Project Report
Binkley, B., D. Hamilton, T. Calvin, L. Chen, G.R. Miller, Z. Sheng, R. Kaiser, J. Seifert, J. Davis (2017) “Drainage Reuse Initiative Feasibility Study: Phase I” for the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office.
Numerical Modeling of Water Flux Interactions Between the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer and the Brazos River: Testing of Alternative Conceptual Models
Mehmood, Tayyab (2018), Numerical Modeling of Water Flux Interactions Between the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer and the Brazos River: Testing of Alternative Conceptual Models. Master’s Thesis, Texas A&M University: College Station, TX. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174042 Quantitative characterization of the dynamics of water exchange fluxes between rivers and aquifers is necessary for water resources management, water quality, environment and […]
Feasibility Study and Numerical Modeling on Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Dry Wells in Harris County, Texas
Tao, L. (2018), Feasibility Study and Numerical Modeling on Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Dry Wells in Harris County, Texas. Master’s Thesis, Texas A&M University: College Station, TX. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174069 Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) has been adopted as a modern water management strategy to store water into subsurface during surplus periods for future recovery. As one application of […]