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http://dx.doi.org/10.7857/JSGE.2021.26.3.014

The Influences of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) System on Geochemical Properties of Groundwater  

Choi, Hanna (Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources)
Lee, Hong-Jin (Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources)
Shim, Byoung Ohan (Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources)
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Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment / v.26, no.3, 2021 , pp. 14-24 More about this Journal
Abstract
Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system uses groundwater thermal energy for cooling and heating of buildings, and it is also often utilized to provide warm water to crops and plants for the purpose of enhancing agricultural yields. This study investigated the potential influences of a ATES system on the geochemical properties of groundwater by simulating the variation of hydrochemistry and saturation index of groundwater during ATES operation. The test bed was installed at an agricultural field, which is mainly composed of an groundwater-rich alluvial plain. The simulation results showed no significant precipitation of mineral phases such as manganese-iron oxide, carbonate and sulfate around the ATES test bed, as well as no debasement of other important water quality parameters. The implementation of ATES system in the study area was appropriate and effective for utilizing the thermal energy of groundwater for agricultural use.
Keywords
Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES); Agricultural usage; Saturation index; Temperature fluctuation; Water quality degradation;
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