The investigation of mass transfer in the Karasu karstic aquifer, Konya, Turkey


Ozdemir A., NALBANTÇILAR M. T.

Hydrogeology Journal, cilt.10, sa.6, ss.656-661, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10040-002-0221-9
  • Dergi Adı: Hydrogeology Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.656-661
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hydrogeology, Karstic aquifer, Konya, Mass transfer, Turkey
  • Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, the changes in the chemical composition of the groundwater along a flow path were examined by using the water samples collected from unconfined, semi-confined and confined parts of the Karasu karstic aquifer. It was determined that transport of bicarbonate, calcium, and magnesium was dominant in unconfined and semi-confined parts of the aquifer, whereas calcite and dolomite precipitate in the confined parts. On the other hand, gypsum dissolution is present in all parts of the aquifer. In addition, the computed saturation indices explain the occurrences and precipitation of travertines in the Goksu Valley, which is the discharge area for the aquifer.