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The basic process is to:
- Use maps and descriptions of groundwater processes to
understand the groundwater conditions at your site
- Identify engineering options which may apply to these
conditions
- Obtain information to use the spreadsheet models to compare
the options suitable for your conditions
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| Steps: |
| 1 Identify your location,
and find out the groundwater flow system |
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A map of the "Australian Groundwater Flow Systems Contributing to
Dryland Salinity" is the basic framework to understand site
conditions and options |
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| 2 Look at the basic
hydrogeological models, which could operate in the groundwater flow
system |
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basic hydrogeological models could occur in the particular
groundwater flow system depending on site conditions (such as the
one pictured in plan view (L) and cross-section (R) |
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| 3 Choose the hydrogeological model
you think is most like the conditions in your area |
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| 4 There are a number of things you
will need to consider before selecting an option for your discharge
condition. Make an assessment of your aims and
constraints |
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| 5 For the hydrogeological
conditions, there may be several engineering options (including a
number of non-engineering options) |
| Examine
the different engineering options which could be applied for the
hydrogeological conditions. Different options (eg. A) and their
location in the landscape are shown on the cross-section. |
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| 6 Select an option for
further consideration |
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| From the available options, download the information
from spreadsheet models (for groundwater pumping, subsurface and
surface drains) which include generalised site condition information
about the ground conditions. These can help calculate impacts, costs
and effectiveness for an option at your site. Where there are no
effective models possible, eg interceptor drains, contour drains,
the fact sheets are automatically downloaded. |
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| 7 Compare the results of
the models for different options |
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Continue by identifying your location and the groundwater
flow system
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