| Author | Ahmad, Bashir |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 1055 |
| Subject(s) | Saltwater encroachment--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study reviews the salt water intrusion of Bangkok which is threatening ground water supplies. Major emphasis is given to Nakhon Luang
aquifer since it provides the major portion of ground water supplies to the area. Based on the limited available data annual isochlor maps are prepared
for Nakhon Luang aquifer from year 1969-1977. The solute transport model which predicts the movement of chloride in flowing ground water is used to
study the intrusion problem in the area, for Nakhon Luang aquifer. The model uses a finite difference equivalent of convective dispersion equation
solved digitly.
The analysis shows that salt water intrusion in Bangkok area is not being caused by sea water. Instead the connate water bodies located in the
western side of t he Chao Phya River, extending north from Gulf of Thai land to Amphoe Bang Bua Thong is the source from which salt water movement occurs.
In addition the vertical leakage from overlying aquifer is responsible for some additional intrusion. |
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | Student Research Before 1979 |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Chairperson(s) | Arbhabhirama Anat ;Gupta, Ashim Das
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| Examination Committee(s) | Overbeek, Henk Jen
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1978 |