DocumentCode
2809548
Title
A Dynamic Hydrothermal Experimental System
Author
Gustajtis, K.
Author_Institution
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John´s, Newfoundland, Canada
fYear
1978
fDate
6-8 Sept. 1978
Firstpage
657
Lastpage
661
Abstract
A unique dynamic hydrothermal system has been built to study the alteration reactions between seawater and basalt in the temperature range of 0 to 
C. The purpose of the system was to approximate in the laboratory the type of geochemical reactions which would occur in a submarine hydrothermal circulation of seawater at active mid-ocean spreading centres. A total hydrostatic pressure of at least 1000 bars ( 
bars) and a temperature difference of 
C to C could be established between interconnected reaction chambers containing seawater and basalt. Basalt/seawater ratios as great (or greater) than 1:50 where used. The use of a large volume reservoir of seawater allowed a continuous flow of fresh seawater through the basalt with the ability to sample the seawater continuously without disturbing the temperature or pressure of the experimental system.
C. The purpose of the system was to approximate in the laboratory the type of geochemical reactions which would occur in a submarine hydrothermal circulation of seawater at active mid-ocean spreading centres. A total hydrostatic pressure of at least 1000 bars ( bars) and a temperature difference of C to C could be established between interconnected reaction chambers containing seawater and basalt. Basalt/seawater ratios as great (or greater) than 1:50 where used. The use of a large volume reservoir of seawater allowed a continuous flow of fresh seawater through the basalt with the ability to sample the seawater continuously without disturbing the temperature or pressure of the experimental system.Keywords
Bars; Fluid flow measurement; Laboratories; Lead; Ocean temperature; Reservoirs; Sea floor; Sea measurements; Temperature distribution; Underwater vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS '78
Conference_Location
Washington, DC, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.1978.1151085
Filename
1151085
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