- Izmir Institute of Technology
Alper Baba
İZMİR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty Member
- Alper Baba (Turkey, 1970), holds a degree in geology and a doctorate in the field of hydrogeology from the Dokuz Eylu... moreAlper Baba (Turkey, 1970), holds a degree in geology and a doctorate in the field of hydrogeology from the Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir. He has 28 years’ experience in hydrogeological and environmental geology problems in different parts of the world. He teaches and conducted research at the University of Toronto (Canada), Wayne State University (USA), United Nations University (Iceland), Economy University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (Turkey). Since 2009 he has been a professor at Izmir Institute of Technology. He is teaching and conducting research in the field of environmental geology, groundwater contamination, geothermal energy, and hydrogeology. He has coordinated a variety of national and international R(Alper Baba (Turkey, 1970), holds a degree in geology and a doctorate in the field of hydrogeology from the Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir. He has 28 years’ experience in hydrogeological and environmental geology problems in different parts of the world. He teaches and conducted research at the University of Toronto (Canada), Wayne State University (USA), United Nations University (Iceland), Economy University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (Turkey). Since 2009 he has been a professor at Izmir Institute of Technology. He is teaching and conducting research in the field of environmental geology, groundwater contamination, geothermal energy, and hydrogeology. He has coordinated a variety of national and international R)edit
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Geothermal mining from brines becomes increasingly important with the increasing demand for rare earth elements in various engineering applications. Geothermal fluids contain valuable minerals and metals such as silica, zinc, lithium, and... more
Geothermal mining from brines becomes increasingly important with the increasing demand for rare earth elements in various engineering applications. Geothermal fluids contain valuable minerals and metals such as silica, zinc, lithium, and other materials that can be processed to recover these products. Solution mining by nature is challenging because of variable composition as well as the concentration of the interfering ions, particularly calcium and magnesium, and the presence of interfering ions increases the recovery costs requiring additional steps. The aim of this study is the fabrication of single-walled carbon nanotube functionalized electrospun chitosan, poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber mats. Effect of polymer type, dilution factor, and surface modification on the sorption of lithium ( QUOTE ) ions was investigated. The maximum sorption performance was obtained with SWCNT functionalized PAN (15 wt%) fiber mats and they have sorption perce...
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Research Interests: Geology, Geophysics, Ph, Geothermics, Scaling, and 5 moreBrine, Silicates, Brines, Geothermal fields, and geothermal gradient
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It is well known that induced seismicity associated with geothermal systems occurs when the fluid pressure in a fault or fracture reaches a critical value. This study has been focused on induced seismicity associated with operating... more
It is well known that induced seismicity associated with geothermal systems occurs when the fluid pressure in a fault or fracture reaches a critical value. This study has been focused on induced seismicity associated with operating geothermal systems since 2015 in the Gediz Graben. Geothermal fluid in Gediz Graben originates from structural zones of low angle Gediz detachment fault of Quaternary age and high angle normal faults of Holocene age. For the geothermal application, many wells with the function of production and reinjection have been drilled with a depth range from 1000 to 3500 m in the Graben. In this study, the seismic data of Kandilli Observatory Earthquake Research Institute, Prime Ministry Disaster Emergency Management Authority and the geothermal well data of Manisa Investment, Monitoring Coordination Directorates were used. Production reinjection and seismic data were evaluated together with the tectonics and geology of the region by using Geographic Information Sys...
Research Interests: Agricultural Engineering, Soil Science, Development Economics, Development Studies, Agribusiness, and 13 moreSustainable agriculture, Sustainable Development, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Agriculture, Rural Tourism, Sustainable Rural Development, Marketing Strategy, Regional Economics, Regional Integration, Strategy, Agricultural marketing, and Regional Planning Development
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Kula Volcanic Region is represented by young basaltic outcrops of mantle origin in the northern horst of the Gediz Graben. Kula is located on a block of crystalline rocks of the Menderes Massif, which is delimited by a southward-tilted... more
Kula Volcanic Region is represented by young basaltic outcrops of mantle origin in the northern horst of the Gediz Graben. Kula is located on a block of crystalline rocks of the Menderes Massif, which is delimited by a southward-tilted footwall block of the Simav Graben or a southward-tilted hanging-wall block of the Alaşehir graben. Menderes Massif has formed the basement of the study area and is composed of gneisses and various schist with marble interlayers. The ophiolitic rocks of the Vezirler mélange outcrops in a small-scale, tectonically overlie the basement rocks. The Vezirler Mélange is overlain unconformably by a 700 to 1000 m thick Neogene-Quaternary volcano-sedimentary sequence. Basaltic volcanism, which is composed of basaltic lava and pyroclastic material, developed in the Quaternary period and spread over large areas. Field-based structural studies together with remote sensing methods have been applied to the Kula Volcanic field. Our studies suggest that the Kula volc...
Water is life, and without water, there would be no civilizations and a vacant Earth. Water is considered an abundant natural resource on the earth. Water covers 3/4 of the surface. However, 97% of the available water on the earth is... more
Water is life, and without water, there would be no civilizations and a vacant Earth. Water is considered an abundant natural resource on the earth. Water covers 3/4 of the surface. However, 97% of the available water on the earth is salty oceanic water, and only a tiny fraction (3%) is freshwater. This small portion of the available water supplies the needs of humans and animals. However, freshwater exists in underground, rivers, and lakes and is insufficient to cover all the world’s water demands. Thus, water saving, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, stormwater utilization, and desalination are critical for maintaining water supplies for the future of humanity. Desalination has a long history spanning centuries from ancient times to the present. In the last two decades, desalination has been rapidly expanding to meet water needs in stressed water regions of the world. Yet, there are still some problems with its implementation in several areas of the world. This review provides a ...
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Many agricultural production areas worldwide are characterized by high variability of water supply conditions, or simply lack of water, creating a dependence on irrigation since Neolithic times. The aim of this paper is to provide an... more
Many agricultural production areas worldwide are characterized by high variability of water supply conditions, or simply lack of water, creating a dependence on irrigation since Neolithic times. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the evolution of irrigation of agricultural lands worldwide, based on bibliographical research focusing on ancient water management techniques and ingenious irrigation practices and their associated land management practices. In ancient Egypt, regular flooding by the Nile River meant that early agriculture probably consisted of planting seeds in soils that had been recently covered and fertilized with floodwater and silt deposits. On the other hand, in arid and semi-arid regions farmers made use of perennial springs and seasonal runoff under circumstances altogether different from the river civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and early dynasties in China. We review irrigation practices in all major irrigation regions through the cent...
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Water is the main source of energy production and economy in Afghanistan where agriculture accounts for more than 50% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Access to safe drinking water is still a problem in the country,... more
Water is the main source of energy production and economy in Afghanistan where agriculture accounts for more than 50% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Access to safe drinking water is still a problem in the country, which has caused different health issues and even child mortality especially in rural areas. Groundwater is the main source of drinking water in the country. However, little knowledge is available about the quality of groundwater throughout the entire country, and its quality has not been investigated extensively yet like in other countries in the world. While most people think that consuming groundwater is a reliable and safe source of drinking water for health, the United Nations (UN) agencies report various kinds of waterborne diseases and even child mortalities due to drinking water quality in the country. In this article, significant geogenic and anthropogenic factors that play a vital role in groundwater contamination of the country are identified...
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Gülbahçe Geothermal Field (GGF) is located in eastern parts of the Karaburun Peninsula and is about 45 km away from the city of Izmir, Turkey. The stratigraphy around the GGF is represented by a Miocene volcano-sedimentary succession,... more
Gülbahçe Geothermal Field (GGF) is located in eastern parts of the Karaburun Peninsula and is about 45 km away from the city of Izmir, Turkey. The stratigraphy around the GGF is represented by a Miocene volcano-sedimentary succession, including several sedimentary and volcanic units. These units overlie the basement rocks of the Karaburun Platform Carbonates and Bornova Flysch Zone which consists of carbonate blocks embedded in sandstone and mudstone alternations. GGF is located on the Gülbahçe Fault Zone, and are composed of series of NW-SE to NE-SW trending faults, extending from Sığacık Bay to Gülbahçe Bay. While most of the geothermal systems in western Turkey are controlled by normal faults, geothermal systems at the Gülbahçe are controlled by NE/NW-trending strike-slip faults and NE/NW-trending oblique-slip normal faults. An association of these active faults accommodating deep circulation of hydrothermal fluids of sea water origin is the primary control mechanisms of geotherm...
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Kestanbol, located in the Biga Peninsula, is one of the important geothermal areas in Turkey. The surface temperatures of hot water samples range from 66 to 76.2°C. pH values and electrical conductivity (EC) range from 5.9 to 6.4, and... more
Kestanbol, located in the Biga Peninsula, is one of the important geothermal areas in Turkey. The surface temperatures of hot water samples range from 66 to 76.2°C. pH values and electrical conductivity (EC) range from 5.9 to 6.4, and 3450 to 3460 μS/cm, respectively. Geothermal water has an acidic character and its high EC shows that it has interacted with the host rock for a long time. Hot and cold waters are enriched with NaCl. Oxygen-18 and deuterium contents of hot water samples show a mixing between meteoric and sea water. Tritium isotope analysis showed that the geothermal water is older than 50 years. This study also points out possible impacts of geothermal fluid on the quality of cold groundwater because of its high concentrations of Cl, Na, As, Se, U and EC.
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Research Interests: Environmental Science, Coal, Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems, Waste Management, Acid Rain, and 14 moreConstruction Industry, global Climate change, Environmental Concern, Fossil Fuels, Heavy Metal, Fly Ash, Thermal Power Plant, Electric Utilities, Ozone, Electric Power, Trace element, Soil Amendment, Environmental Problem, and Coal Fired Power Plant
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On a global scale, there is increasing evidence that climate is changing and of a discernible human influence. Many of scientists are confident that if current emissions of greenhouse gases continue, the world will be warmer, sea levels... more
On a global scale, there is increasing evidence that climate is changing and of a discernible human influence. Many of scientists are confident that if current emissions of greenhouse gases continue, the world will be warmer, sea levels will rise and regional climate patterns will change. According to some scientist, global temperatures are expected to rise faster over the next century than over any time during the last 10,000 years. From this token, geothermal energy is now considered to be one of the most important alternative energy sources to minimize climate change. Geothermal technologies for power generation or direct use operate with little or no greenhouse gas emissions. Geothermal energy is generally accepted as being an environmentally-friendly energy source, particularly when compared to fossil fuel energy sources. Geothermal resources have long been used for direct heat extraction for district urban heating, industrial processing, domestic water and space heating, leisure and balneotherapy applications. Geothermal energy is used in more than 80 countries for direct heat application and 24 countries for power generation. Re-injection of fluids maintains a constant pressure in the reservoir, thus increasing the field’s life and reducing concerns about environmental impacts. Geothermal energy has several significant characteristics that make it suitable for climate change mitigation.
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... fields. In the geothermal fields of the AfyonAkarcay Basin, including the OmerGecek, Gazligol, and Heybeli fields, geothermal pollution of cold groundwater has been examined. ... 4554. Aslan, S., Turkman, A., Ovez, B., Yuksel. M ...
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ABSTRACT
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... 111 Study area Geographical settings The Dündar landslide covers an area of 28 hectares and is located in the northwestern portion of the Anatolian Peninsula (Fig. 1A). ... (1976), Emre (1986), Gökmen et al. (1993) and Tanrıverdi... more
... 111 Study area Geographical settings The Dündar landslide covers an area of 28 hectares and is located in the northwestern portion of the Anatolian Peninsula (Fig. 1A). ... (1976), Emre (1986), Gökmen et al. (1993) and Tanrıverdi (2001). ...