Abstract

The Cesine Wetland, located along the Adriatic coast, was recognized as a Wetland of International Interest and a National Natural Park. Managed by the "WorldWide Fund for nature" (WWF), it is considered a groundwater dependent ecosystem which is affected by seawater intrusion. The site was selected to test the environmental compatibility of a low-enthalpy geothermal power plant (closed loop) operating in the aquifer saturated portion with purpose to improving the visitor centre. For this purpose, the long-lasting thermal impact on groundwater was assessed using a multi-methodological approach. The complex aquifer system was carefully studied with geological, hydrogeological and geochemical surveys, including chemical and isotopic laboratory analyses of surface water, groundwater and seawater. The isotopes 18O, D, 11B, and 3H were useful to clarify the recharge contribution, the water mixing and the water age. All information was used to improve the conceptualization of the water system, including aquifers and the boundary conditions for a density driven numerical groundwater model. The purpose was to forecast anthropogenic thermal groundwater variations up to 10 years of plant working before the plant realization and to validate the solution after some working years. All results show the environmental compatibility notwithstanding the peculiar ecological environment.

Autore Pugliese

• Zuffiano' Livia Emanuela , Polemio Maurizio , Limoni Pier Paolo

Tutti gli autori

• De Giorgio G.; Chieco M.; Zuffianò L.; Limoni P.; Sottani A.; Pedron R.; Vettorello L.; Stellato L.; Di Rienzo B.; Polemio M.

Titolo volume/Rivista

Sustainability

Anno di pubblicazione

2018

ISSN

2071-1050

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