Boualem Bouselsal

Prof. Boualem Bouselsal

Earth Science and the Universe, University of kasdi merbah, Ouargla, Algeria
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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 January 2025 in Results in Engineering
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ASAdel Satouh
Adel Satouh
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Johnbosco Egbueri
MHMofreh Abbas Hashim
Mofreh Abbas Hashim
AAAhmed A. Arafat
Ahmed A. Arafat
EHEnas Hussein
Enas Hussein

9 September 2024 in Environmental Earth Sciences
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ASAdel Satouh
Adel Satouh
JEJohnbosco C. Egbueri
Johnbosco C. Egbueri



25 June 2025 in Applied Water Science
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ALAlia Sara Lakhdari
Alia Sara Lakhdari
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Hakim SAIBIHakim SAIBI
Hakim SAIBI
MOMohammed Ouarekh
Mohammed Ouarekh
Adrar, located in an arid desert environment in southwest Algeria, relies exclusively on groundwater from the Continental Intercalaire aquifer for its water supply. This study aims to assess the quality of this groundwater for human consumption, irrigation, and industrial use and identify the hydrogeochemical processes driving its mineralization. To achieve this, 18 wells were analyzed using conventional laboratory methods. Quality indices applied include the drinking water quality index for potability and the irrigation water quality index for agricultural suitability. Corrosion and scaling potential were evaluated using the Langelier index, Ryznar index, Larson–Skold index, Puckorius index, and aggressive index. The results indicate that 44.44% of the water is suitable for drinking, 50% is of medium quality, and 5.56% is unsuitable for drinking. For irrigation, 31.25% of wells provide good-quality water, while 68.75% are classified as doubtful. Most of the analyzed waters are corrosive, with a tendency toward scaling and CaCO3 precipitation. Hydrochemical analyses, including Piper diagrams, identified two water types: Ca–Mg–Cl (50%) and Ca–Cl (50%). Based on the Gibbs diagram, bivariate plots, and saturation indices, the groundwater’s mineralization is primarily attributed to water–rock interactions, such as the dissolution of silicate rocks, halite, and gypsum, along with cation exchange. Additionally, human activities significantly influence water chemistry. This study provides scientific foundations for sustainable groundwater resource management in Adrar, including water quality and exploitation. This work helps inform strategies for the preservation, rational use, and treatment of water, ensuring sustainable water access for domestic, agricultural, and industrial needs.

26 January 2022 in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
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MKMaha Kharroubi
Maha Kharroubi
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MOMohammed Ouarekh
Mohammed Ouarekh
LBLahcen Benaabidate
Lahcen Benaabidate
RKRahma Khadri
Rahma Khadri