Identifying gravitational settling by combining Chorine and Bromine isotopes: A new method to detect isolated aquifer

T. Giunta, O. Devauchelle, P. Louvat, F. Métivier, H. Eggenkamp, M. Bonifacie, P. Agrinier, R. Locke, M. Ader

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Abstract

It is becoming more and more important to identify isolated aquifers. Here we show that the combination of chlorine and bromine isotopes have the potential to identify them. In an isolated and immobile aquifer, the main transport processes that can be expected are diffusion and gravitational settling. Both processes are expected to produce non-detectable changes in anion concentration while producing significant isotope variations. We then show that these patterns are indeed found in a case study of a presumably relatively well isolated aquifer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2nd EAGE Workshop on Geochemistry in Petroleum Operations and Production
PublisherEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE
ISBN (Electronic)9789462822764
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event2nd EAGE Workshop on Geochemistry in Petroleum Operations and Production - Muscat, Oman
Duration: Oct 1 2018Oct 24 2018

Publication series

Name2nd EAGE Workshop on Geochemistry in Petroleum Operations and Production

Other

Other2nd EAGE Workshop on Geochemistry in Petroleum Operations and Production
Country/TerritoryOman
CityMuscat
Period10/1/1810/24/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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