Chapter 1: Chemical and isotopic constraints on the origin of thermal waters in Anatolia.

2014-01-01
Mutlu, Halim
Güleç, Nilgün Türkan
Hilton, David Raymond
Show full item record
252
views
0
downloads
In the region comprising Turkey and Greece, people have been using water from geothermal sources for bathing and washing of clothes since ancient times. This region falls within the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt and hence is a locus of active volcanism and tectonism and experiences frequent seismic events. This volcanic and tectonic activity has given rise to over 1500 geothermal springs. Its importance was recognized decades ago and the geothermal water is now being utilized for district heating, industrial processing, domestic water supply, balneology and electric power generation. The geothermal potential in this region is large. In Turkey alone it is estimated to be more than 31500 MWt while the proven potential is 4078 MWt. At present 2084 MWt is being utilized for direct applications in Turkey and 135 MWt in Greece. In Turkey electricity is produced for 166 MW installed capacity, whereas in Greece geothermal energy is presently not used for electricity production despite its potential. This book discusses the geochemical evolution of the thermal waters and thermal gases in terms of the current volcano-tectonic setting and associated geological framework that makes the region very important to the geothermal scientific community. The book explains, in a didactic way, the possible applications, depending on local conditions and scales, and it presents new and stimulating ideas for future developments of this renewable energy source. Additionally, the book discusses the role(s) of possible physicochemical processes in deep hydrothermal systems, the volatile provenance and relative contributions of mantle and crustal components to total volatile inventories. It provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the geothermal systems of this region and identifi es the most suitable solutions for specifi c tasks and needs elsewhere in the world. It is the fi rst time that abundant information and data from this region, obtained from intensive research during the last few decades, is unveiled to the international geothermal community. Thus, an international readership, in the professional and academic sectors, as well as in key institutions that deal with geothermal energy, will benefit from the knowledge from geothermal research and experiences obtained from the Aegean Region. Table of Contents
www.crcpress.com
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/73682
Department of Geological Engineering, Book / Book chapter

Suggestions

An investigation of water supply in Roman Ankara
Kaytan, Emre; Güven, Suna Naziyet; Department of History of Architecture (2008)
The existence of two baths, if not more, in Roman Ankara reveals that a considerable amount of water was needed at least for the working of these baths. However, how and from where this water was supplied is not so clear because of the lack of both archaeological and historical evidence. In this regard, by bringing together all the archaeological data so far discovered and the available published information regarding the water supply scheme in order to see all this data collectively in a single picture, th...
Construction techniques of the 14th-16th century Ottoman baths in Edirne
Diri Akyıldız, Filiz; Şahin Güçhan, Neriman; Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Department of Architecture (2018)
Ottoman public baths located in Turkey were formed by blending different cultures and their bathing traditions of the civilizations inhabited this region throughout time. These buildings consist of a multi-component system involving different parts that are arranged in a highly sophisticated way. Conservation principles of these buildings may differ from case to case. On the other hand, in all cases, the first stage of any conservation implementation should be based on understanding and appreciation of all ...
A review of plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems of Turkey
Çevik, Cem ; Kıdeyş, Ahmet Erkan; Tavşanoğlu, Ülkü Nihan ; Kankılıç, Gökben Başaran ; Gündoğdu, Sedat (2021-12-01)
Turkey is one of the major plastic pollution sources in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. This review summarizes present information, data, and legislation on plastic pollution in Turkish aquatic ecosystems. According to results derived from reviewed studies, both macro- and microplastic pollutions were documented in Turkish aquatic ecosystems. Most of the studies on plastic pollution in Turkish waters were performed in the marine environment while only four were conducted in freshwater environments. Spa...
Application of the SRM and SLURP models in eastern Turkey using remote sensing and geographic information systems
Sorman, U; Uzunoglu, E; Kaya, HI (2000-04-07)
Today, global climatic issues and the water security problems resulting from the increasing water demand for hydropower and agricultural purposes from the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, in the Middle East, are quite important. The Snowmelt Runoff Model (SRM) was applied to the Karasu basin located in the upper Euphrates River drainage basin, in order to simulate and forecast the runoff from snow melting. A second study covered the application of the hydrological model SLURP-11 at a smaller scale. In combinati...
Numerical assessment of seawater intrusion in the Tripoli region, Libya
Sadeg, SA; Karahanoğlu, Nurkan (2001-08-01)
Libya has experienced progressive seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers since 1930s because of its ever increasing water demand from underground water resources. Tripoli City and its hinterland are located in the coastal region of the Gefara Plain, where the agricultural activity entirely depends on rainfall and groundwater. In recent years, the risk of seawater intrusion is continuously threatening coastal parts of the Gefara Plain that form one of the economically most significant area in the country...
Citation Formats
H. Mutlu, N. T. Güleç, and D. R. Hilton, Chapter 1: Chemical and isotopic constraints on the origin of thermal waters in Anatolia. 2014, p. 12.
METU IIS - Integrated Information Service open@metu.edu.tr