LARHYSS Journal


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English Larhyss journal is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the research laboratory in subterranean and surface hydraulics since 2002. The scope of the Journal covers the fields in which the teams of the research laboratory in subterranean and surface hydraulics are active. Original research papers, short communications and critical reviews from all fields of science and engineering related to water are welcomed. Larhyss journal is devoted to the rapid publication of research in water engineering, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in the field of hydraulics. The journal accepts manuscripts exclusively in English. Larhyss journal publishes articles on all aspects of hydraulics including hydrology, water and wastewater treatment, surface, and groundwater protection, flow in channels, and pipes, hydraulic modeling… Français LARHYSS journal est une revue scientifique internationale publiée par le laboratoire de recherche en hydraulique souterraine et de surface depuis 2002. La portée du Journal couvre les domaines dans lesquels les équipes du laboratoire de recherche en hydraulique souterraine et de surface sont actives. Des documents de recherche originaux, des communications brèves et d'analyses critiques de tous les domaines de la science et de l'ingénierie liées à l'eau sont les bienvenus. LARHYSS Journal est consacré à la publication rapide de la recherche en ingénierie de l'eau, agissant comme un lien entre les communautés de recherche diverses et praticiens dans le domaine de l'hydraulique. La revue accepte des manuscrits exclusivement en anglais LARHYSS journal publie des articles sur tous les aspects de l'hydraulique, y compris l'hydrologie, le traitement des eaux, la protection des eaux souterraines et de surface, ecoulements dans les canaux et conduites, modelisation hydraulique...


22

Volumes

57

Numéros

680

Articles


USE OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS AND IN SITU DATA FOR ESTIMATING PARTICULATE ORGANIC CARBON FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Fellous Samir, 
2022-08-22

Résumé: Water quality indicators, including biological, chemical, and physical properties, are usually determined by collecting data from the field and analyzing them in the laboratory. Although these in situ measurements are costly and time-consuming, they offer high accuracy. This study focuses on the estimation of particulate organic carbon (POC) as a water quality parameter using a combination of machine learning algorithms and hyperspectral in situ data. A data-driven approach that does not need any domain knowledge was used. We were interested in POC generated by bacteria, phytoplankton, zooplankton, detritus, and sediments in the Mediterranean Sea from the period of 15 May to 10 June 2017. Therefore, the objective of this study was to use five regression frameworks from machine learning algorithms, to estimate POC with hyperspectral in situ data and evaluate their performance. Based on the coefficient of determination R2 the best-performing modes were nearest neighbors (KNN), Gradient boosting (GB) and random forest (RF) with an R2 in the range of 72.33 to 74.7%. These machine learning models can be used to investigate more water quality parameters, as they reveal a great potential of this approach.

Mots clés: POC, machine learning, in situ measurement, phytoplankton, hyperspectral


THE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF MENADES IN ALGERIA BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT

كزار محمد أكلي,  صوار عائشة, 
2024-01-16

Résumé: Given the importance of water in human life, most communities have developed specific systems to exploit water resources in various aspects of life. From region to region, settlement to settlement, a set of determinant factors have contributed to these systems' creation and development. In this research, we have tried to highlight the particularities of the traditional water management system in the case of the village of Menades. We also tried to identify the transformations (technical, economic and social, etc.) and the development process that have influenced this system over the last forty years to become what it is today. By addressing these aspects, we attempted to identify the current difficulties of water management in the village and their possible solutions. The methodological tools used were observation, interviews, Google Earth Pro software, and microbiological analysis of the water. The results of the research indicate that the system has evolved as a result of a number of exogenous and endogenous factors. This evolution presents some positive aspects, but also a number of challenges and problems to which the various stakeholders need to work together to find appropriate solutions.

Mots clés: Water management ; Thala ; Tharga ; Menades village ; Evolution


DRINKING WATER PROBLEMS IN RURAL AREAS: REVIEW OF POINT-OF-USE METHODS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Ihsan Taufiq,  Derosya Vioni, 
2024-04-28

Résumé: Waterborne pathogens from poor sanitation are the main cause of drinking water problems facing humanity in the 21st century, leading to infections and diarrhea. This results in over half a million deaths annually, with most of them occurring in developing countries such as Indonesia. Due to the lack of access to centralized water treatment facilities, point-of-use (POU) systems have been suggested as an important solution for water treatment in developing communities. These systems are user-friendly, low-cost, low-maintenance, and do not depend on the power grid. Importantly, they treat and reduce the number of pathogens in the water supply, and many POU systems have been implemented and used by communities on a household scale. However, the POU system has limitations that hinder its implementation in Indonesia. To examine and evaluate the technology implemented in POU systems, this review focuses on systems that can serve households or communities. The advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of technology that have existed in the last decade are explained. By taking the case of Indonesia, it is hoped that this review can provide an evaluation and illustration of its application in similar developing countries. Another affordable technological solution suggested that could benefit people relying on unsafe water sources

Mots clés: drinking water treatment ; developing countries ; rural communities ; point-of-use ; Indonesia


EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EXISTING FLOOD RISK PROTECTION MEASURES ALONG WADI DEFFA IN EL-BAYADH CITY

بن سعيد مصباح, 
2024-04-24

Résumé: The main cause of flooding in Algeria often arises from water overflowing from the wadis into nearby urban areas. This situation can become even more critical in the arid regions of Algeria, where a prolonged lack of rainfall has been noticeable in recent decades. This has led to decreased flow in these wadis and, consequently, an increase in human activities encroaching upon the dry areas near the wadis. As a result, this has given rise to exceptionally severe catastrophic events. This paper focuses on El Bayadh city, which is among several cities in the region that have experienced multiple destructive floods, including events in 1991, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2011, and 2023. However, the most catastrophic flood in El Bayadh city occurred on October 1st, 2011, resulting in the tragic loss of 13 lives and significant material damage. This particular event was numerically reproduced, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling, and subsequently calibrated using observed data. The aim was to assess the performance and capacity of the channel and protective structures in safeguarding the city's nearest buildings. It was demonstrated that the occurrence on October 1, 2011, with a peak discharge of 425 m3/s, greatly exceeded the channel's capacity, which can only handle a peak discharge of 180 m3/s.

Mots clés: flood risk ; arid regions ; flood control ; hydraulic modeling


REMOVAL OF AZO TOXIC DYE FROM SYNTHETIC WASTEWATER USING DRY SPEARMINT SPRIGS

بوداود أسماء,  عاد شفاء,  جديد مبروك,  قرميط منيرة,  بن علية مخطار,  سلطاني امال, 
2024-05-18

Résumé: The main objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism of mеthyl violеt 10B dyе adsorption onto dry sprigs of Spearmint, determine the most suitable kinetic and isothermal models for the adsorption process, and estimate the maximum adsorption capacity for the dye. Experimental results revealed that the optimal adsorption conditions were achieved with an adsorbent mass of 0.01 grams, a pH of 5, and an equilibrium time of 30 minutes. The adsorption capacity of the mеthyl violеt 10B dyе increased with higher initial dye concentrations but decreased as the temperature increased. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model provided the best fit to the experimental data. The Temkin isotherm model demonstrated the best fit, and the maximum adsorption capacity for monolayer adsorption was determined to be 84.83 mg/g. The thermodynamic parameters confirmed that the adsorption process was spontaneous (ΔG°<0), exothermic (ΔH°<0), and exhibited low randomness (ΔS°<0). The adsorbent exhibited promising results, including high mеthyl violеt 10B dyе removal efficiency, low economic cost, and environmental friendliness. These findings suggest that the adsorbent has the potential to serve as a viable alternative for sustainable wastewater treatment

Mots clés: Mеthyl violеt 10B dyе ; Sustainable Adsorbent ; Dry Spearmint Sprigs ; Kinetics ; Isotherm ; Thermodynamics.


EFFECT OF PERFORATED COLLAR SHAPE AND OPENING PERCENTAGE ON SCOURING AROUND BRIDGE PIERS

Bagheri Ahmad,  Bordbar Amin,  Heidarnejad Mohammad,  Masjedi Alireza, 
2024-05-31

Résumé: Scouring is considered as a major contributor to bridge failure in across the world. The expansion of the scour hole can lead to instability of the bridge structure. Consequently, scour depth prediction is considered a common river engineering practice to take necessary controlling measures. Accordingly, this study investigated the impact of perforated collars of different shapes on scouring around bridge piers. It was found that the scour further decreased as the collar shape was changed from the triangular to the rectangular one. By installing triangular, circular, square, and rectangular perforated collars with the same hole diameter (d/D) of 0.1, maximum scour depth respectively decreased by 35.2, 37.4, 38.4, and 50.9% in comparison with the collar-less bridge pier. Installation of the triangular, circular, square, and rectangular perforated collars with a hole diameter (d/D) of 0.15 reduced scouring respectively by 27.7, 31.6, 33.4, and 45.8% compared to the collar-less pier. Scouring respectively decreased by 16.6, 22.3, 24.7, and 27.6% compared to the collar-less pier by installing the triangular, circular, square, and rectangular perforated collars with a constant hole diameter (d/D) of 0.2. Scouring increased by 29.7% on average at all velocities as the diameter of the collar hole (d/D) increased from 0.1 to 0.2. Furthermore, scouring increased with increasing velocity. Scouring was found to increase by 94.7% on average with a rise from 0.54 to 0.95 of the flow intensity (V/Vc).

Mots clés: Bridge pier ; Perforated collar ; Scouring ; Triangular collar ; Rectangular collar ; Square collar ; Circular collar


CONTRIBUTION OF ION EXCHANGE PROCESSES IN THE ELIMINATION OF NITRATES CONTAINED IN THE WATERS OF THE ABIDJAN AQUIFER (SOUTH -COTE D’IVOIRE)

Aw Sadat,  Savadogo Ibrahim,  Oga Marie-solange,  Coulibaly Ramatou, 
2024-07-18

Résumé: Nitrogen compounds, including nitrates, are threatening the quality of water in the Continental Terminal aquifer in the Abidjan district. Consumption of nitrate-rich water (over 50 mg/l) can have harmful effects on human health. This study was prompted by the observation that nitrate levels were high in the water from certain boreholes in the Adjamé Nord catchment area, with the aim of reducing nitrate levels in drinking water. To achieve this objective, the water from a borehole was filtered on a weakly basic anionic resin pilot plant to reduce the nitrate content in the drinking water. The variation in the flow rate of raw water passing through the resins was studied to see the effect of the flow rate on nitrate removal. Three flow rates were tested, taking into account the treatment capacity of the pilot plant (200 l/h ; 300 l/h and 800 l/h). The results of the elimination tests show that the resin is effective in denitrating the water. The duration of the cycle varies according to the flow rate (78h for 200l/h ; 46h for 300l/h and 14h for 800l/h). The results of the elimination tests show that the resin is effective in denitrating the water. The duration of the cycle varies according to the flow rate (78h for 200l/h ; 46h for 300l/h and 14h for 800l/h). At the start of each cycle, the raw water nitrate removal rate reaches 95% and decreases over time. Whatever the flow rate of the raw water used, nitrate removal was satisfactory (95.68% for the 200l/h cycle, 90.81% for the 300l/h cycle and 91.08% for the 800l/h cycle).

Mots clés: Denitration ; Anionic resin ; Ion exchange ; Groundwater ; Abidjan


EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS AND PARAMETRIC INVESTIGATION OF WATER ELECTROLYSIS PROCESS FOR HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCTION

Ambaliya Sanjay,  Dhiman Vijay,  Mistry Manish, 
2024-04-28

Résumé: Vehicles and small-scale power generation systems rely on petroleum-based fuels, known as hydrocarbons (HC). When these hydrocarbons burn, they release gases such as CO2, CO, HC, and NOx, which can have adverse effects on both the environment and human health. Hydrogen gas, generated through water electrolysis, offers a promising alternative to hydrocarbon-derived fuels. This article delves into an experimental investigation focused on H2 gas production using water electrolysis. The primary objective is to explore the influence of alkaline electrolytic cell operating parameters on hydrogen gas production, cell efficiency, and power consumption. Stainless steel SS316 serves as the electrode material, while potassium hydroxide (KOH) acts as the aqueous electrolyte solution. Operating parameters such as electrolyte concentration (m), electrolyte temperature (°C), and distance between electrodes (mm) are carefully chosen to analyse their impact on reducing power usage. The Taguchi approach, facilitated by MINITAB software, is employed for experiment design selection, with the Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratio guiding the determination of the optimal operating parameters. Through ANOVA (analysis of variance), the individual contribution of each operating parameter to power utilization is assessed. A regression equation is formulated to predict hydrogen production rate, cell efficiency, and power consumption. Experimental data is compared with predicted values to validate the regression equation's accuracy.

Mots clés: Water Electrolysis ; Hydrogen Production ; MINITAB ; ANOVA


KINETIC AND ISOTHERM STUDY OF METHYLENE BLUE ADSORPTION ON ORANGE PEEL ACTIVATED CARBON

هندة خليلي,  Achour Samia,  Konan Gervais Kouame,  Guellal Messaoud, 
2024-04-28

Résumé: The aim of this work is to use activated carbon derived from orange peel to remove methylene blue from water. The adsorption of this dye was carried out in batch mode and the analysis of the methylene blue solution samples was carried out on a Shimadzu UV-visible spectrometer. The mass of carbon, the initial concentration of the dye solution, as well as kinetic models, isotherm models and thermodynamic studies were studied. Analysis of the adsorption data showed that the optimum dose of activated carbon was 300 mg/L for an 90.84 % adsorption rate. The concentrations used to study the influence of concentration proved to be too low to achieve saturation of the adsorbent. Modelling of the kinetics showed that the methylene blue adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. Isotherm modelling revealed that methylene blue adsorption follows the Freundlich-Langmuir model. The values of the thermodynamic parameters show a spontaneous and exothermic phenomenon.

Mots clés: Methylene blue ; orange peel ; activated carbon ; adsorption ; modelization


HYDROLOGIC EVALUATION OF MONTHLY AND ANNUAL GROUNDWATER RECHARGE DYNAMICS FOR A SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN QUETTA CITY, PAKISTAN

Qureshi Haris Uddin,  Abbas Ibrahim,  Shah Syed Muzzamil Hussain,  Teo Fang Yenn, 
2024-07-06

Résumé: Quetta is an important urban center and capital of the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Due to its arid climate and absence of reliable surface water resources, the city heavily relies on groundwater, where rainfall is the prominent source of recharge. As per the past studies, due to increased population and unregulated extraction, groundwater level in Quetta is declining at a rate of 1.5-5 m/year, which calls for a detailed assessment of its recharge regime for a sustainable resource protection. Therefore, the monthly and annual groundwater recharge in Quetta from rainfall was computed in this research using the water balance approach for the period 1990-2023. The analysis showed a significant reliance of groundwater recharge on the climate patterns, with the highest monthly recharge in January (21.6 mm) due to high rainfall and low ET, while lowest recharge was found in July (3.31 mm) due to low rainfall and high ET losses, with the mean annual total recharge as 108.6 mm. Further, the Recharge to Precipitation ratio estimated from the daily water balance showed that 15% of annual rainfall contributes to groundwater recharge in Quetta. By evaluating the daily water balance, the study comprehensively explained the monthly and annual groundwater recharge regime, along with the rainfall and ET patterns in Quetta. The outcomes of this research would essentially serve to formulate an effective policy and strategy to optimize the groundwater extraction in Quetta without encroaching the aquifer’s safe yield and to sustainably manage the available groundwater resources for the coming years.

Mots clés: Hydrogeology ; Groundwater recharge ; Water balance ; NRCS CN method ; SDG12


COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GRADIENT BOOSTING MACHINES AND LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY NETWORKS FOR STREAM FLOW FORECASTING

Shaikh Ayub,  More Satish,  Bhirud Yuvaraj,  Shelar Vaibhav,  Bagwan Khalid, 
2024-08-07

Résumé: Stream flow forecasting is essential for effective water resource management and flood prediction, but it poses challenges due to the complex nature of hydrological systems. Traditional methods struggle to capture temporal dependencies and nonlinear relationships within the data, leading to inaccuracies in predictions. This study compares the accuracy of long short-term memory (LSTM) networks and gradient boosting machines (GBMs) in predicting stream flow in the Garudeshwar watershed of the Narmada River basin in central India. GBMs employ ensemble learning techniques, while LSTMs utilize recurrent neural network architectures to capture temporal dependencies. Across several datasets (training, validation, and testing), GBMs consistently beat LSTMs through thorough examination utilizing measures including MAE, RMSE, R², and RMSPE. GBMs demonstrate superior accuracy, precision, and reliability in modeling stream flow dynamics, showcasing their effectiveness in water resource management and flood prediction endeavors. The goal of the project is to improve methods for forecasting stream flow and support well-informed decision-making in efforts to manage water resources and prevent flooding.

Mots clés: Stream flow forecasting ; Water resource management ; Machine Learning


APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TOMOGRAPHY (ERT) FOR UNDERSTANDING BEDROCK ENVIRONMENTS AND IMAGING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION ZONE IN BURKINA FASO WEST AFRICAN SAHEL

Faye Moussa Diagne,  Biaou Angelbert Chabi,  Mounirou Lawani Adjadi,  Doulkom Palingba Aimé Marie,  Koita Mahamadou,  Yacouba Hamma, 
2024-09-03

Résumé: In Burkina Faso, the quality of groundwater is increasingly threatened by both anthropogenic and natural factors, posing a significant challenge for the country. This degradation is particularly concerning in rural areas, where the abandonment of boreholes is observed, and a failure rate of 40% for drilling operations has been noted, compromising the water access rate of 80% set for 2015, which has still not been achieved. Agriculture, livestock farming, mining, and industry are the primary activities influencing water quality in the study area. In the Sissili region, groundwater is often found in weathered layers and follows preferential pathways such as fractures. Therefore, the chemical composition of these waters is strongly related to the mineralogy of the parent rock and weathering processes, yet the structural complexity of aquifers remains poorly understood. The distance between a water point and the contamination source, as well as the depth of the superficial aquifer, are two crucial criteria for determining contamination. This study aims to map the aquifers and identify contaminated areas. To achieve this, a geoelectrical method was applied using 10 electrical panels around polluted boreholes, over distances ranging from 360 to 720 meters depending on the locations. Through a finite difference algorithm and least squares inversion, this technique allows for visualizing resistivity variations, revealing contaminated zones in our case at depths of 10 to 20 meters, primarily in the second geological layer. It is sensitive to influencing properties such as electrical conductivity and helps identify pockets of contaminated groundwater. In non-contaminated areas, the first layer appears to act as a filter. The results obtained provide a better understanding of basement aquifers, which is essential for more effective water resource management.

Mots clés: Geophysics ; Crystalline Basement ; Electrical Resistivity Tomography ; Groundwater Pollution


DYNAMIC WATERSHED MODELLING: HEC-HMS ANALYSIS OF A TROPICAL WATERSHED

Kherde Rajesh,  Mehta Darshan,  More Kiran,  Sawant Priyadarshi, 
2024-08-02

Résumé: The advancement of computational hydraulic simulations has reached an impressive zenith, markedly enhancing our comprehension of anthropogenic influences on fluvial dynamics and the intricacies of sustainable hydrological stewardship. The extensively utilized HEC-HMS model, a creation of the US Army Corps of Engineers, remains deficient in tailored calibration for Indian catchments. This scholarly inquiry sought to evaluate the applicability of HEC-HMS version 4.10 to the designated study area, employing three distinct calibration methodologies: the deficit and constant loss approach, the Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method, and the Green and Ampt infiltration model. The principal objective was to ascertain the optimal simulation technique aligning with the unique characteristics of the study catchment. A meticulous investigation within the Wardha River catchment encompassed an 18-year dataset, comprising daily precipitation and temperature records procured from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), captured at a refined spatial granularity of 0.25° × 0.25°. Additionally, daily potential evapotranspiration, computed via the Hargreaves Equation, was integrated. The dataset was further augmented by daily discharge data from the India Water Resources Information System, specifically from the Sirpur gauge station outlet, spanning the years 2001 to 2018, facilitating a profound hydrological analysis. GIS layers were integrated into the calibration process using HEC-HMS 4.10, enhancing the hydrological modeling and analysis. After the calibration phase (2001-2010), the model was evaluated with new data from 2011-2018 using metrics like RMSE, NSE, and R². The empirical results indicated that the most reliable flow simulations were obtained through the integration of the Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) loss method with the SCS unit hydrograph approach, outperforming the Clark unit hydrograph and Snyder unit hydrograph methods. However, it is imperative to note that the utilization of the SCS-CN method as the loss mechanism did not yield satisfactory outcomes when combined with the Snyder unit hydrograph method. Conversely, the Deficit and Constant Loss method and the Green and Ampt infiltration model showed similar performance metrics, including NSE, with all three unit hydrograph methods. This uniformity underscores their robustness and reliability in generating consistent hydrological simulations within the specific context of the study.

Mots clés: HEC-HMS ; Rainfall runoff Modelling ; Clark unit Hydrograph ; Snyder unit Hydrograph ; SCS-CN Unit Hydrograph


STATISTICAL APPROACH OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT AT NAAMA REGION, SOUTH-WEST ALGERIA

Lachache Salih ,  Derdour Abdessamed ,  Maazouzi Izzeddine ,  Amroune Abdelouahab ,  Guastaldi Enrico ,  Merzougui Touhami , 

Received date: 17-03-2023    Publication date: 25-12-2023    pages  49-68.