Measuring Suspended Sediment Transported Across the Danube River During Flood Season


Munzer A. S., Tamás E. A., Burgan H. İ.

The Scientific Students Conference in Autumn 2024, Kecskemét, Macaristan, 27 Kasım 2024, ss.1-21, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Kecskemét
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Macaristan
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-21
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The objective of this study is to examine the concentrations of suspended sediment in the Danube River during the flood season. This will facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the sediment dynamics that occur under high flow conditions.

A variety of water samples were collected from disparate locations and at varying depths. Subsequently, the samples were analyzed using a LISST-Portable/XR instrument. The device is based on the principle of laser diffraction, which is predicated on the assumption that if the optical properties of the particles in a sample are known, the size distribution of those particles can be calculated. The LISST-PORTABLE|XR is capable of measuring the optical properties of a diverse range of materials.

The instrument is capable of delivering the concentration of suspended particles (in mg) within 44 size classes. The size analysis encompasses a range of 0.4 to 500 micrometers. The operational range of the instrument is contingent upon the optical transmission of the sample chamber.

The device features an intuitive user interface, rapid sample processing, and straightforward data retrieval via computer connection. In comparison to the conventional method involving the use of a settling device, this approach is regarded as a relatively expeditious one.

Accordingly, the device's compact size, rapid processing speed, and minimal operational cost make it the optimal means of examining samples at any given moment and in any location.

In general, the stages of the experiment can be described as follows: samples were collected from the river, with a volume of 250 ml for each sample. Subsequently, the samples were measured using the LISST-portable/XR device, and the requisite data were extracted.