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  1 - Karst geology of carbonate rocks mass in Abegarm area, south of Qazvin province
  P. Armani M. Karimi M. Tajabadi
  Understanding the geological phenomena created by dissolution can be a great help in understanding karst systems. Hence, geology is usually the first step in studying the karstification process. Abegarm is located in the Central Iran structural zone and includes the For More

  Understanding the geological phenomena created by dissolution can be a great help in understanding karst systems. Hence, geology is usually the first step in studying the karstification process. Abegarm is located in the Central Iran structural zone and includes the Formations of the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. The most important carbonate formations in Abegarm are Soltanieh, Ruteh, Elika, Lar and Qom formations. In this study, karstification potential was investigated after field work and sampling of carbonate rock units and comparing them in terms of the development of karst landforms. Sampling of karst springs in both dry and wet periods, as well as measurement of EC, pH and temperature on the ground were performed. Remote sensing studies were performed by ILWIS software on Landsat satellite images for isolation and calculation of the area of carbonate formations. AqQa software was used to review and interpret the findings of chemical analyses and Phree Qc software was used to model water chemistry. The most important karst landforms in the region include karrens, vugs, caves, and karst springs. Based on the combination of field studies and remote sensing data, the intensity of karstification in the Abegarm area graded from high to low, include: Qom, Soltanieh, Lar and Cretaceous formations. Based on karst development classification, Abegarm karstification is merokarst (incomplete) and shallow; and based on the karst cycle classification it is classified as juvenile to young. Manuscript profile
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  2 - An investigation on sedimentary facies and hydrochemistry characteristics of carbonate deposits in the Ab-e Ask region, Southeast of Damavand volcano
  S.  Rahmani Javanmard Mohsen Ranjbaran V. Amiri
  Calcareous springs of Ab-e Ask are located 85 km northeast of Tehran, in the southern range of the Damavand volcano. Microscopic studies represent the existence of four abiotic and two microbialite facies in the Ab-e Ask travertines. The travertines are the main deposit More

  Calcareous springs of Ab-e Ask are located 85 km northeast of Tehran, in the southern range of the Damavand volcano. Microscopic studies represent the existence of four abiotic and two microbialite facies in the Ab-e Ask travertines. The travertines are the main deposit types of these springs. Based on sedimentation sequence and lithofacies these travertines are categorized as first type (vent and channel), second type (pound, dam, and cascade), and third type (laminated) travertines. On a δ18O versus δ13C plot (VPDB), these travertines are plotted in the oncoid and crystalline crust lithofacies fields. These facies show the character of hydrothermal spring and set the spring in the thermogenic group. Positive values of the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) for Pashnak, Nadaali, and Zagh springs indicate that these water samples are supersaturated with respect to calcium carbonate, which leads to considerable sedimentation around the springs. In contrast, a negative LSI value at the Sare Pole spring indicates the water is undersaturated with respect to calcium carbonate. Therefore, this spring has a lesser role in travertine deposition compared to the other springs. Also, the position of the samples on the modified Gibbs and Van Wirdum diagrams, suggests that the interaction of water with carbonate and to some extent silicate rocks is considered as the most important source of Ca and Na. Manuscript profile
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  3 - Hydrodynamic and Hydrochemical Study in Oil Reservoirs: Asmari reservoir, Rag-E-Safid Oil Field
  بهمن  سلیمانی abdolah Momeni Faizhabad Mousa Zohrabzadeh
  The evaluation of hydrodynamic characteristics can be a useful tool to understand the field behavior and production efficiency. The present study is an attempt to clarify hydrodynamic flow in the Asmari reservoir of the Rage Safid oil field. Water oil contact (WOC) dept More

  The evaluation of hydrodynamic characteristics can be a useful tool to understand the field behavior and production efficiency. The present study is an attempt to clarify hydrodynamic flow in the Asmari reservoir of the Rage Safid oil field. Water oil contact (WOC) depth is 200m lesser in northern flank than southern part. The results indicated that the aquifer potentiometric surface is tilted. The Piper and Composition diagrams are showing the mixing process of two water types including Cl-Na type with higher TDI and calcic-magnesic bicarbonate type with lower TDI in the reservoir water. The first one is sourced from salt horizons of Gachsaran Formation and the second one is from limestone-dolomitic parts of the Asmari Formation. This result is also verified by TDI to depth plot. Hydrodynamic maps and fluids trends are showing a continuous flow from NE to W-SW of the field. This flow is relatively strong in western and south western part. Generally, production index and pressure data indicate a suitable condition in southern –southwestern part of the field. By considering fluid flux from NE to W-SW it is strictly proposed to focus drilling program in the western part and the water injection program in the north eastern part of the field. Manuscript profile