The studies on hydrothermal alteration-induced eff ects in surface and subsurface rocks provide useful information in the characterization and exploitation of a geothermal reservoir.Generally,these studies are based o...The studies on hydrothermal alteration-induced eff ects in surface and subsurface rocks provide useful information in the characterization and exploitation of a geothermal reservoir.Generally,these studies are based on traditional,and reliable methods like petrography(primary and secondary minerals,and grade of alteration),and geochemistry(mobility of elements,changes in mass and concentration of elements,and fluid inclusions).Recently,apart from these established methods,some methods based on the geochemical(Chemical Index of Alteration,CIA;Weathering Index of Parkar,WIP;Loss on Ignition,LOI;and Sulfur,S)and rock magnetic properties(magnetic susceptibility,χlf;and percentage frequency-dependent susceptibility,χfd%)are also being applied in the identification of whether a rock is an altered or a fresh one.The Acoculco Geothermal Field(AGF),Mexico,is characterized by high temperature and very low permeability,and it is considered a promissory Enhanced Geothermal System.The following changes are observed in the rocks as a result of an increase in hydrothermal alteration:(1)an increase in CIA,LOI,and S values,and a decrease in WIP;(2)an increase in quartz and quartz polymorph minerals(silicification),and clay minerals(argillization);and(3)decrease inχlf values.At AGF,the most altered surface acid rocks are characterized by entirely quartz and its polymorphs,and clay minerals.The present study also indicates the applicability of the binary plots of major elements(felsic vs mafic component)and rock magnetic parameters(χlf vs.χfd%).The rock withχfd%value of 2-10 andχlf value<0.5×10^(-6)m^(3) kg^(-1)indicate the presence of single domain and stable single domain grains,which in turn suggests that it is an altered rock.These methods are simple to apply,rapid,reliable,and have the potential to become eff ective tools for the identifi cation of hydrothermally altered rocks during the initial stage of geothermal exploration.展开更多
To address the key problems in the application of intelligent technology in geothermal development,smart application scenarios for geothermal development are constructed.The research status and existing challenges of ...To address the key problems in the application of intelligent technology in geothermal development,smart application scenarios for geothermal development are constructed.The research status and existing challenges of intelligent technology in each scenario are analyzed,and the construction scheme of smart geothermal field system is proposed.The smart geothermal field is an organic integration of geothermal development engineering and advanced technologies such as the artificial intelligence.At present,the technology of smart geothermal field is still in the exploratory stage.It has been tested for application in scenarios such as intelligent characterization of geothermal reservoirs,dynamic intelligent simulation of geothermal reservoirs,intelligent optimization of development schemes and smart management of geothermal development.However,it still faces many problems,including the high computational cost,difficult real-time response,multiple solutions and strong model dependence,difficult real-time optimization of dynamic multi-constraints,and deep integration of multi-source data.The construction scheme of smart geothermal field system is proposed,which consists of modules including the full database,intelligent characterization,intelligent simulation and intelligent optimization control.The connection between modules is established through the data transmission and the model interaction.In the next stage,it is necessary to focus on the basic theories and key technologies in each module of the smart geothermal field system,to accelerate the lifecycle intelligent transformation of the geothermal development and utilization,and to promote the intelligent,stable,long-term,optimal and safe production of geothermal resources.展开更多
Geothermal energy has gained wide attention as a renewable alternative for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.The advancements in enhanced geothermal system technology have enabled the exploitation of previously inac...Geothermal energy has gained wide attention as a renewable alternative for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.The advancements in enhanced geothermal system technology have enabled the exploitation of previously inaccessible geothermal resources.However,the extraction of geothermal energy from deep reservoirs poses many challenges due to high‐temperature and high‐geostress conditions.These factors can significantly impact the surrounding rock and its fracture formation.A comprehensive understanding of the thermal–hydraulic–mechanical(THM)coupling effect is crucial to the safe and efficient exploitation of geothermal resources.This study presented a THM coupling numerical model for the geothermal reservoir of the Yangbajing geothermal system.This proposed model investigated the geothermal exploitation performance and the stress distribution within the reservoir under various combinations of geothermal wells and mass flow rates.The geothermal system performance was evaluated by the criteria of outlet temperature and geothermal productivity.The results indicate that the longer distance between wells can increase the outlet temperature of production wells and improve extraction efficiency in the short term.In contrast,the shorter distance between wells can reduce the heat exchange area and thus mitigate the impact on the reservoir stress.A larger mass flow rate is conducive to the production capacity enhancement of the geothermal system and,in turn causes a wider range of stress disturbance.These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of geothermal energy extraction while considering reservoir safety and long‐term sustainability.This study deepens the understanding of the THM coupling effects in geothermal systems and provides an efficient and environmentally friendly strategy for a geothermal energy system.展开更多
We measure spatio-temporal variations of seismic velocity changes in Salton Sea Geothermal Field,California based on cross correlations of daily seismic traces recorded by a borehole seismic network from December 2007...We measure spatio-temporal variations of seismic velocity changes in Salton Sea Geothermal Field,California based on cross correlations of daily seismic traces recorded by a borehole seismic network from December 2007 to January 2014.We find clear co-seismic velocity reductions during the 2010 M 7.2 El Mayor–Cucapah,Mexico earthquake at~100 km further south,followed by long-term recoveries.The co-seismic reductions are larger with longer post-seismic recoveries in higher frequency bands,indicating that material damage and healing process mostly occurred in the shallow depth.In addition,the co-seismic velocity reductions are larger for ray paths outside the active fluid injection/extraction regions.The ray paths inside injection/extraction regions are associated with smaller co-seismic reductions,but subtle long-term velocity increases.We also build 3D transient water flow models based on monthly injection/extraction rates,and find correlations between several water flow parameters and co-seismic velocity reductions.We interpret the relative lack of co-seismic velocity changes within the geothermal region as unclogging of fracture network due to persistent fluid flows of geothermal production.The long-term velocity increase is likely associated with the ground water depletion and subsidence due to net production.展开更多
The Ganzi geothermal field is located in the Songpan-Ganzi orogenic belt in Sichuan Province.Many hot springs are exposed along the Yalahe valley in Ganzi geothermal field,which is a favorable area for hightemperature...The Ganzi geothermal field is located in the Songpan-Ganzi orogenic belt in Sichuan Province.Many hot springs are exposed along the Yalahe valley in Ganzi geothermal field,which is a favorable area for hightemperature geothermal resource exploration.However,the geological model of heat exchange,the regional structure controlling hydrothermal convection and the development model of geothermal reservoirs are still unclear.Therefore,further studies are necessary to meet the geothermal exploration requirements in the middle and deep strata of this geothermal field.In this study,a geological model of the geothermal system of Ganzi geothermal field is proposed.We are convinced that there exists a hydrothermal convection system in the Ganzi geothermal field,the heat transfer of which is accomplished through deep-rooted major faults.Therefore,the identification of deep-rooted major faults and the description of geothermal reservoirs are the research objects of the integrated geophysical methods.The main factors controlling the geothermal reservoirs in the deep-rooted Xianshuihe major fault and Yalahe fault zones are analyzed by using gravity,aeromagnetic,and electromagnetic methods and techniques.The analysis results of regional gravity and aeromagnetic anomalies show that the Xianshuihe major fault has produced obvious gravity and aeromagnetic anomalies on the surface,and thus the position and strike of this fault can be accurately predicted by inversion of the aeromagnetic anomalies.Geothermal reservoirs show low-resistivity anomalies in the electromagnetic profile.The inversion results of the controlled source audio-frequency magnetotelluric(CSAMT)data show that geothermal reservoirs are mainly developed along the Yalahe valley,and the west side of the valley is more favorable for geothermal exploration.This study is of guiding significance to the efficient exploitation and utilization of the Ganzi geothermal field.展开更多
The granitoids widely distributed in South China are characterized by multi-stage evolution via episodic intrusions,in a complex geodynamic setting.Since granites have high radioactive heat generation and excellent th...The granitoids widely distributed in South China are characterized by multi-stage evolution via episodic intrusions,in a complex geodynamic setting.Since granites have high radioactive heat generation and excellent thermal conductivity,a deep moderate-to high-temperature geothermal system can be formed in the presence of high-quality,fissured granite geothermal reservoirs and thermal insulation with appropriate cap rocks.The key to exploring deep geothermal resources is to identify high-quality fissured granite geothermal reservoirs of a certain scale in a thermal anomaly zone with high background heatflow values.To determine the controlling effects of the distribution and development characteristics of granite geothermal reservoirs on the generation and enrichment of deep geothermal resources,this study analyzed the characteristics of the geothermal reservoirs in the Huangshadong geothermal field in the Yuezhong Depression,Guangdong Province,and their controlling effects on the formation of geothermal resources.The results are as follows.The hydrothermal system in the Huangshadong geothermal field mainly distributed in the contact zones between magmatic plutons and surrounding rocks,is significantly controlled by faults,followed by neoid volcanic apparatus and magmatic activities.That is,the geothermal system therein is under joint control of structures and magmas.Moreover,fractured zones of neoid transtensional faults conduct the geothermal water in the hydrothermal system and control its shallow discharge.Therefore,the hydrothermal system in the study area is characterized by the control of transpressional tectonic zone and volcanic apparatus,and geothermal water conduction through fractured zones of transtensional faults.展开更多
Fractures play a pivotal role in carbonate thermal storage systems,serving as primary hydraulic conductivity channels that significantly influence thermal breakthrough times and heat extraction efficiency in geotherma...Fractures play a pivotal role in carbonate thermal storage systems,serving as primary hydraulic conductivity channels that significantly influence thermal breakthrough times and heat extraction efficiency in geothermal-to-well systems.Their impact is critical for well placement and system life prediction.This paper focuses on a geothermal-to-well system within the carbonate reservoir of the Wumishan formation in the Rongcheng geothermal field,Xiong'an new area.It employs a combination of field tests and numerical simulations to determine the permeability of the reservoir and the evolution of fractures between wells.It also examines the influence of fracture width and roughness coefficient on the seepage and temperature fields under various injection scenarios and predicts thermal breakthrough times for production wells.The results show:Higher permeability is observed near well D16 compared to well D22 within the studied geothermal-to-well systems.Wider fractures between wells result in faster temperature decline in production wells.Lower injection flow rates lead to slower temperature reduction in injection wells.The use of roughness coefficients minimizes temperature variations in production wells.This study not only offers guidance for the development and utilization of the geothermal well system,but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the groundwater seepage and heat transfer process influenced by fractures.展开更多
The Dongpu sag is located in the south of the Bohai Bay basin,China,and has abundant oil and gas reserves.To date,there has been no systematic documentation of its geothermal fields.This study measured the rock therma...The Dongpu sag is located in the south of the Bohai Bay basin,China,and has abundant oil and gas reserves.To date,there has been no systematic documentation of its geothermal fields.This study measured the rock thermal conductivity of 324 cores from 47 wells,and calculated rock thermal conductivity for different formations.The geothermal gradient and terrestrial heat flow were calculated for 192 wells on basis of 892 formation-testing data from 523 wells.The results show that the Dongpu sag is characterized by a medium-temperature geothermal field between stable and active tectonic areas,with an average geothermal gradient of 32.0℃/km and terrestrial heat flow of 65.6 mW/m2.The geothermal fields in the Dongpu sag is significantly controlled by the Changyuan,Yellow River,and Lanliao basement faults.They developed in the Paleogene and the Dongying movement occurred at the Dongying Formation depositional period.The geothermal fields distribution has a similar characteristic to the tectonic framework of the Dongpu sag,namely two subsags,one uplift,one steep slope and one gentle slope.The oil and gas distribution is closely associated with the present geothermal fields.The work may provide constraints for reconstructing the thermal history and modeling source rock maturation evolution in the Dongpu sag.展开更多
The resource of the gas from coal and coal measures deep in Songliao Basin has been drawing more and more attention to . It is necessary to find out the evolution regularity of the geothermal field of the basin in add...The resource of the gas from coal and coal measures deep in Songliao Basin has been drawing more and more attention to . It is necessary to find out the evolution regularity of the geothermal field of the basin in addition to a series of geological studies in order to predict its resources because the ancient geothermal field of the basin is one of the main factors controlling the generation , evolution and disappearance of oil and gas . In the recent twenty years , it is generally believed that vitrinite reflectance is the best quantitative marker for the ancient geothermal field . In the present paper , a systematic study of the vitrinite reflectance value of Songliao Basin and its influence factors is made by multiple statistical analysis so as to reconstruct the evolutional process of the Moho and the corresponding geothermal field . Then , an overall prediction is made of the vitrinite reflectance and the distribution of J3-K1 fault basin group at the bottom of Songliao Basin , which provides the evidence for the further prediction of the gas potentiality from coal and coal measures deep in the basin .展开更多
There are many arguments on energy sources and main controlling factors of geothermal fields, so a systematic study on the distribution of ground temperature fields shall be necessary. In this paper the thermal conduc...There are many arguments on energy sources and main controlling factors of geothermal fields, so a systematic study on the distribution of ground temperature fields shall be necessary. In this paper the thermal conduction forward method of geothermal field is used to simulate cooling rate of abnormal heat sources and heat transfer of the paleo-uplift model. Combined with a large number of geothermal field exploration cases and oil exploration well temperature curves of domestic and foreign, the following conclusions are drawn:(1) According to the magmatic activity time, the magmatism activities are divided into two categories: Magma active areas(activity time < 500 000 years) and weak/magma inactive areas(activity time > 500 000 years). The latter has a fast cooling rate(the cooling time of the magma pocket buried around 10 km is less than 200 000 years) after it has intruded into the shallow layer and it has no direct contribution to modern geothermal fields;(2) China belongs to a weak/magma inactive area such as Tengchong region and Qinghai-Tibet region because the chronological data of these regions show that its magma activity time is more than 500 000 years;(3) The temperature of most geothermal fields can be obviously divided into three segments in the vertical direction: A high geothermal gradient segment(Segment H) at the surface, then a low geothermal gradient segment(Segment L) at a secondary depth, and finally a lower temperature segment(Segment D) at a deeper depth. The temperature isoline presents a mirror reflection relation on the temperature profile, indicating that geothermal field is dominated by heat conduction, rather than having an abnormally high temperature "heat source" to provide heat;(4) Near-surface(0-5 km) materials' lateral heterogeneity caused by tectonic movement shall probably be the main controlling factor of ground temperature fields.展开更多
To explore the spatial-temporal evolution law of rock mass temperature in high geothermal roadway during mechar^ical ventilation, a series of experiments were conducted based on the physical simulation test system of ...To explore the spatial-temporal evolution law of rock mass temperature in high geothermal roadway during mechar^ical ventilation, a series of experiments were conducted based on the physical simulation test system of thermal and humid environment in high geothermal roadway, which is a method independently developed by China University of Mining and Technology. The results indicate that during ventilation, the disturbed region of the temperature extends gradually from shallow area to deep area in the surrounding rock mass of the roadway. Meanwhile, the temperature increases as the exponential function from shallow area to deep, with steady decrease of the temperature gradient and heat flux. As the ventilation proceeds, the relationship between dimensionless temperature and dimensionless time approximately meets Hill function.展开更多
The Qaidam basin is the largest intermountain basin inside Tibet, and is one of the three major petroliferous basins in western China. This study discussed the geothermal field and tectono-thermal evolution of the bas...The Qaidam basin is the largest intermountain basin inside Tibet, and is one of the three major petroliferous basins in western China. This study discussed the geothermal field and tectono-thermal evolution of the basin, in an effort to provide evidence for intracontinental or intraplate continental dynamics and basin dynamics, petroleum resources assessment, and to serve petroleum production.展开更多
Taking the Gaoshangpu-Liuzan geothermal field in the Nanpu sag of the Bohai Bay Basin as the research object, this paper discusses the geological conditions and potential of the geothermal resources of the Guantao For...Taking the Gaoshangpu-Liuzan geothermal field in the Nanpu sag of the Bohai Bay Basin as the research object, this paper discusses the geological conditions and potential of the geothermal resources of the Guantao Formation in the study area, and introduces the development practice of geothermal energy heating in Caofeidian. The average buried depth of the Guantao Formation is 1500–2500 m, the lithology is dominated by sandy conglomerate, and the average thickness of thermal reservoir is 120–300 m. The average porosity of thermal reservoir is 28%–35%, the permeability is(600–2000)×10^(-3) μm^(2), and the temperature of thermal reservoir is 70–110 ℃. The formation has total geothermal resources of 13.79×10^(18) J, equivalent to 4.70×10^(8) t of standard coal. Based on a large amount of seismic and drilling data from oil and gas exploration, this study carried out high quality target area selection, simulation of sandstone thermal reservoir, and production and injection in the same layer. The geothermal heating project with distributed production and injection well pattern covering an area of 230×10^(4) m^(2) was completed in the new district of Caofeidian in 2018. The project has been running steadily for two heating seasons, with an average annual saving of 6.06×10^(4) t of standard coal and a reduction of 15.87×10^(4) t of carbon dioxide, achieving good economic and social benefits. This project has proved that the Neogene sandstone geothermal reservoir in eastern China can achieve sustainable large-scale development by using the technology of "balanced production and injection in the same layer". It provides effective reference for the exploration and development of geothermal resource in oil and gas-bearing basins in eastern China.展开更多
The existence of thermal storage will correspondingly increase the temperature of surrounding strata and promote the continuous expansion,volatilization,upward migration,and loss of gas in the strata.As a result,a low...The existence of thermal storage will correspondingly increase the temperature of surrounding strata and promote the continuous expansion,volatilization,upward migration,and loss of gas in the strata.As a result,a low-concentration gas field will be formed in the strata above geothermal reservoirs.Geothermal reservoirs could in turn heat formation water and increase the solubility of soluble inorganic salts in the surrounding rocks and the total dissolved solids(TDS)content in the formation water.Since water can strongly wet and permeate strata,the dissolved inorganic salts migrate into upper strata along with water,giving rise to the formation of a high-concentration inorganic salt field in the strata above geothermal reservoirs.A higher geothermal reservoir temperature corresponds to more significant characteristics mentioned above.Therefore,a medium-to-high temperature geothermal system has a surface geochemical anomaly pattern of high inorganic salt concentrations and low gas concentrations(also referred to as the high-salt and low-gas pattern).This pattern is applied to the surface geochemical exploration of the two geothermal fields in Guangdong Province,i.e.,the Huangshadong geothermal field in Huizhou City and the Xinzhou geothermal field in Yangjiang City,revealing low-concentration gas fields above both.The application results also show that the exposed thermal spring water in both geological fields has higher concentration of dissolved inorganic salt than the surface water and nearby seawater,forming high-amplitude anomalies on the surface above geothermal reservoirs.These characteristics,as well as the measured temperature at known geothermal wells,verify the validity of the high-salt and low-gas pattern of medium-to-high temperature geothermal systems proposed in this study.Moreover,the high-salt and low-gas pattern proposed predicts three favorable medium-to-high temperature geothermal zones in the surface geochemical exploration of the Shiba Basin near the Huangshadong geothermal field.展开更多
Cap rocks with high thermal insulation are important for deep geothermal systems at a depth of 3000‒6000 m.Based on the deep geothermal geological conditions in the Fujian-Guangdong-Hainan area of South China,this stu...Cap rocks with high thermal insulation are important for deep geothermal systems at a depth of 3000‒6000 m.Based on the deep geothermal geological conditions in the Fujian-Guangdong-Hainan area of South China,this study established an ideal geological model of reservoir-cap rock assemblages and simulated the geothermal field distribution of cap rocks of different thicknesses and thermal conductivity.The simulation results show that the vertical geothermal temperature distribution in an uplifted area of a depression was present as inverted mirror reflections relative to the elevated area of the basement.Specifically,the isotherms above the elevated area are convex in shape,while those below the elevated area are concave.There is a temperature equilibrium line between the convex and concave isotherms.The heat flow moves from the depressed area to the uplifted area below the temperature equilibrium line and migrates in an opposite direction above the line.On this base,this study conducted the inversion of geothermal temperature fields in typical areas with thin,moderately thick,and thick cap rocks.The results indicate that,at the depth of 3000e6000 m,areas with thin cap rocks(igneous rock zone in the coastal area of Fujian)mainly host moderate-to low-temperature hydrothermal resources;areas with moderately thick cap rocks(Yuezhong Depression)have the geothermal temperature ranging between 100℃and 200℃and may develop moderate-to high-temperature hydrothermal resources and hot dry rocks(HDRs),with the former superimposing on the latter;and areas with thick cap rocks(onshore Beibuwan Basin)have a geothermal temperature of 120‒220℃,and contains mainly moderate-to high-temperature hydrothermal resources and HDRs.Therefore,it is recommended that the evaluation,exploitation,and utilization of deep geothermal resources be carried out according to the burial depth of the temperature equilibrium line and the specific demand for geothermal resources.展开更多
The Rehai geothermal field in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province is a significant high-temperaturehydrothermal convective system. The geothermal reservoir is composed of granite. Various geothermometersare used to eval...The Rehai geothermal field in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province is a significant high-temperaturehydrothermal convective system. The geothermal reservoir is composed of granite. Various geothermometersare used to evaluate the reservoir temperature. The most likely temperature of the reservoir as representedby T_(Na-K-Ca) is about 230℃. The chemical and isotopic compositions of fluids before boiling within the reser-voir are estimated. The mixing and dilution of cold and warm waters are discussed. The Rehai geothermal fieldis a high-temperature (hot) water system with the subsurface boiling zone close to the surface. The reservoirpressure at different depths is calculated. And finally the water-rock equilibration is inferred.展开更多
Research into the characteristics of geothermal fields is important for the control of heat damage in mines. Based on measured geothermal data of boreholes from 200 m to 1200 m in a Jiahe Coal Mine, we demonstrate non...Research into the characteristics of geothermal fields is important for the control of heat damage in mines. Based on measured geothermal data of boreholes from 200 m to 1200 m in a Jiahe Coal Mine, we demonstrate non-linear but increasing relations of both geo-temperatures and geothermal gradients with increases depth. Numerically, we fitted the relationship between geo-temperatures and depth, a first-order exponential decay curve, formulated as: T(h) = 4.975 + 23.08 exp(h/1736.1).展开更多
Five gas geothermometers based on the concentrations of CO\-2, H\-2S, H\-2, CH\-4, N\-2 and Ar in fumaroles and wet\|steam wells are applied to estimating subsurface temperatures in the Hveragerdi high\|temperature ge...Five gas geothermometers based on the concentrations of CO\-2, H\-2S, H\-2, CH\-4, N\-2 and Ar in fumaroles and wet\|steam wells are applied to estimating subsurface temperatures in the Hveragerdi high\|temperature geothermal field, SW Iceland. The results for fumaroles indicate that the calculated subsurface temperatures decrease from the northern part to the southern part of the field. The CO\-2\|geothermometer gives the highest temperature values, with an average of 256℃ for the northern part, and 247℃ for the southern part. The H\-2S\|geothermometer reveals an aquifer temperature of 211℃ for the northern part, and 203℃ for the southern part. The H\-2\|geothermometer gives an average subsurface temperature of 229℃ for the northern part, and 184℃ for the southern part, which agrees excellently with the measured temperatures in wet\|steam wells. The measured borehole temperatures in the field range from 215℃ to 230℃ for the northern part, and from 167℃ to 198℃ for the southern part. The CO\-2/H\-2\|geothermometer gives the lowest subsurface temperature values, with an average of 203℃ for the northern part, and 143℃ for the southern part. The CO\-2/N\-2\|geothermometer gives 249℃ for the northern part and 235℃ for the southern part. For the data from wells, the CO\-2\|, H\-2S\|, and H\-2\|geothermometers, give average subsurface temperatures of 247℃ for the northern part and 246℃ for the southern part, 213℃ for the northern part and 220℃ for the southern part, and 217℃ for the northern part and 216℃ for the southern part, respectively. The CO\-2/H\-2\|geothermometer indicates an average subsurface temperature of about 200℃ for both the northern part and the southern part. The CO\-2/N\-2\|geothermometer gives an average subsurface temperature of 180℃ for the northern part and 259℃ for the southern part. The discrepancy between the estimated subsurface temperatures obtained by the various gas geothermometers has been explained in this paper. By integrating the solute geothermometric results, mixing model studies and gas geothermometric results, the maximum subsurface temperatures of the Hveragerdi high\|temperature geothermal system may be considered to be about 240-260℃.展开更多
According to the chemical composition of thermal water from Geothermal Well DR2010 located in the Weiyuan Geothermal Field of Huzhu County in Qinghai Province, the groundwater recharge, age and geothermal resource pot...According to the chemical composition of thermal water from Geothermal Well DR2010 located in the Weiyuan Geothermal Field of Huzhu County in Qinghai Province, the groundwater recharge, age and geothermal resource potential of the thermal water are discussed by using the methods of Langelier-Ludwig Diagram, isotopic hydrology and geochemical thermometric scale. The analysis results indicate that the Weiyuan Geothermal Field is located in the northern fringe of Xining Basin, where the geothermal water, compared with that located in the central area of Xining Basin, is characterized by greater water yield, shallower buried depth of thermal reservoir and easier exploitation. Due to its active exchange with the modern cold water, the thermal water here shows relatively younger age. These findings provide a hydro-geochemical evidence for the exploitation of Weiyuan Geothermal Field.展开更多
We present low-temperature magnetization, magnetoresistance and specific heat measurements on the Kondo lattice compound CePt_3P under applied magnetic fields up to 9.0 T. At zero field, CePt_3P exhibits a moderately ...We present low-temperature magnetization, magnetoresistance and specific heat measurements on the Kondo lattice compound CePt_3P under applied magnetic fields up to 9.0 T. At zero field, CePt_3P exhibits a moderately enhanced Sommerfeld coefficient of electronic specific heat γCe=86 mJ/mol·K^2 as well as two successive magnetic transitions of Ce 4f moments: an antiferromagnetic ordering at T_(N_1) = 3.0 K and a spin reorientation at T_(N_2)=1.9 K. The value of T_(N_1) shifts to lower temperature as magnetic field increases, and it is ultimately suppressed around B_c ~3.0 T at 1.5 K. No evidence of non-Fermi liquid behavior is observed around B_c down to the lowest temperature measured. Moreover, γ decreases monotonously with increasing the magnetic field. On the other hand, the electrical resistivity shows an anomalous temperature dependence ρ∝T^n with the exponent n decreasing monotonously from ~2.6 around B_c down to ~1.7 for B = 9.0 T. The T-B phase diagram constructed from the present experimental results of CePt_3P does not match the quantum criticality scenario of heavy fermion systems.展开更多
基金Rock magnetic instruments used in this work are procured with the funding from CEMIE Geo project 207032(Fondo de Sustentabilidad Energética de CONACy T-SENER,Government of Mexico)。
文摘The studies on hydrothermal alteration-induced eff ects in surface and subsurface rocks provide useful information in the characterization and exploitation of a geothermal reservoir.Generally,these studies are based on traditional,and reliable methods like petrography(primary and secondary minerals,and grade of alteration),and geochemistry(mobility of elements,changes in mass and concentration of elements,and fluid inclusions).Recently,apart from these established methods,some methods based on the geochemical(Chemical Index of Alteration,CIA;Weathering Index of Parkar,WIP;Loss on Ignition,LOI;and Sulfur,S)and rock magnetic properties(magnetic susceptibility,χlf;and percentage frequency-dependent susceptibility,χfd%)are also being applied in the identification of whether a rock is an altered or a fresh one.The Acoculco Geothermal Field(AGF),Mexico,is characterized by high temperature and very low permeability,and it is considered a promissory Enhanced Geothermal System.The following changes are observed in the rocks as a result of an increase in hydrothermal alteration:(1)an increase in CIA,LOI,and S values,and a decrease in WIP;(2)an increase in quartz and quartz polymorph minerals(silicification),and clay minerals(argillization);and(3)decrease inχlf values.At AGF,the most altered surface acid rocks are characterized by entirely quartz and its polymorphs,and clay minerals.The present study also indicates the applicability of the binary plots of major elements(felsic vs mafic component)and rock magnetic parameters(χlf vs.χfd%).The rock withχfd%value of 2-10 andχlf value<0.5×10^(-6)m^(3) kg^(-1)indicate the presence of single domain and stable single domain grains,which in turn suggests that it is an altered rock.These methods are simple to apply,rapid,reliable,and have the potential to become eff ective tools for the identifi cation of hydrothermally altered rocks during the initial stage of geothermal exploration.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52192620,52125401)。
文摘To address the key problems in the application of intelligent technology in geothermal development,smart application scenarios for geothermal development are constructed.The research status and existing challenges of intelligent technology in each scenario are analyzed,and the construction scheme of smart geothermal field system is proposed.The smart geothermal field is an organic integration of geothermal development engineering and advanced technologies such as the artificial intelligence.At present,the technology of smart geothermal field is still in the exploratory stage.It has been tested for application in scenarios such as intelligent characterization of geothermal reservoirs,dynamic intelligent simulation of geothermal reservoirs,intelligent optimization of development schemes and smart management of geothermal development.However,it still faces many problems,including the high computational cost,difficult real-time response,multiple solutions and strong model dependence,difficult real-time optimization of dynamic multi-constraints,and deep integration of multi-source data.The construction scheme of smart geothermal field system is proposed,which consists of modules including the full database,intelligent characterization,intelligent simulation and intelligent optimization control.The connection between modules is established through the data transmission and the model interaction.In the next stage,it is necessary to focus on the basic theories and key technologies in each module of the smart geothermal field system,to accelerate the lifecycle intelligent transformation of the geothermal development and utilization,and to promote the intelligent,stable,long-term,optimal and safe production of geothermal resources.
基金supported by the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52204084)Project funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M700388).
文摘Geothermal energy has gained wide attention as a renewable alternative for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.The advancements in enhanced geothermal system technology have enabled the exploitation of previously inaccessible geothermal resources.However,the extraction of geothermal energy from deep reservoirs poses many challenges due to high‐temperature and high‐geostress conditions.These factors can significantly impact the surrounding rock and its fracture formation.A comprehensive understanding of the thermal–hydraulic–mechanical(THM)coupling effect is crucial to the safe and efficient exploitation of geothermal resources.This study presented a THM coupling numerical model for the geothermal reservoir of the Yangbajing geothermal system.This proposed model investigated the geothermal exploitation performance and the stress distribution within the reservoir under various combinations of geothermal wells and mass flow rates.The geothermal system performance was evaluated by the criteria of outlet temperature and geothermal productivity.The results indicate that the longer distance between wells can increase the outlet temperature of production wells and improve extraction efficiency in the short term.In contrast,the shorter distance between wells can reduce the heat exchange area and thus mitigate the impact on the reservoir stress.A larger mass flow rate is conducive to the production capacity enhancement of the geothermal system and,in turn causes a wider range of stress disturbance.These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of geothermal energy extraction while considering reservoir safety and long‐term sustainability.This study deepens the understanding of the THM coupling effects in geothermal systems and provides an efficient and environmentally friendly strategy for a geothermal energy system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (project51478368,41272272)financial support from China Scholarship Council (CSC) for one-year research at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016–2017+2 种基金supported by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC Contribution No.12647Grant 17230)funded by NSF Cooperative Agreement EAR-1600087&USGS Cooperative Agreement G17AC00047
文摘We measure spatio-temporal variations of seismic velocity changes in Salton Sea Geothermal Field,California based on cross correlations of daily seismic traces recorded by a borehole seismic network from December 2007 to January 2014.We find clear co-seismic velocity reductions during the 2010 M 7.2 El Mayor–Cucapah,Mexico earthquake at~100 km further south,followed by long-term recoveries.The co-seismic reductions are larger with longer post-seismic recoveries in higher frequency bands,indicating that material damage and healing process mostly occurred in the shallow depth.In addition,the co-seismic velocity reductions are larger for ray paths outside the active fluid injection/extraction regions.The ray paths inside injection/extraction regions are associated with smaller co-seismic reductions,but subtle long-term velocity increases.We also build 3D transient water flow models based on monthly injection/extraction rates,and find correlations between several water flow parameters and co-seismic velocity reductions.We interpret the relative lack of co-seismic velocity changes within the geothermal region as unclogging of fracture network due to persistent fluid flows of geothermal production.The long-term velocity increase is likely associated with the ground water depletion and subsidence due to net production.
文摘The Ganzi geothermal field is located in the Songpan-Ganzi orogenic belt in Sichuan Province.Many hot springs are exposed along the Yalahe valley in Ganzi geothermal field,which is a favorable area for hightemperature geothermal resource exploration.However,the geological model of heat exchange,the regional structure controlling hydrothermal convection and the development model of geothermal reservoirs are still unclear.Therefore,further studies are necessary to meet the geothermal exploration requirements in the middle and deep strata of this geothermal field.In this study,a geological model of the geothermal system of Ganzi geothermal field is proposed.We are convinced that there exists a hydrothermal convection system in the Ganzi geothermal field,the heat transfer of which is accomplished through deep-rooted major faults.Therefore,the identification of deep-rooted major faults and the description of geothermal reservoirs are the research objects of the integrated geophysical methods.The main factors controlling the geothermal reservoirs in the deep-rooted Xianshuihe major fault and Yalahe fault zones are analyzed by using gravity,aeromagnetic,and electromagnetic methods and techniques.The analysis results of regional gravity and aeromagnetic anomalies show that the Xianshuihe major fault has produced obvious gravity and aeromagnetic anomalies on the surface,and thus the position and strike of this fault can be accurately predicted by inversion of the aeromagnetic anomalies.Geothermal reservoirs show low-resistivity anomalies in the electromagnetic profile.The inversion results of the controlled source audio-frequency magnetotelluric(CSAMT)data show that geothermal reservoirs are mainly developed along the Yalahe valley,and the west side of the valley is more favorable for geothermal exploration.This study is of guiding significance to the efficient exploitation and utilization of the Ganzi geothermal field.
基金This work was funded by a number of scientific research programs,including subjects entitled Analysis and Geothermal Reservoir Stimulation Methods of Deep High-temperature Geothermal Systems in East China(No.:2021YFA0716004)Evaluation and Optimal Target Selection of Deep Geothermal Resources in the Igneous Province in South China(No.:2019YFC0604903)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China,a project entitled Deep Geological Processes and Resource Effects of Basins(No.:U20B6001)the Joint Fund Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Sinopec,and a project entitled Siting and Target Evaluation of Deep Geothermal Resources in Key Areas of Southeastern China(No.:P20041-1)of the Sinopec Science and Technology Research Program.
文摘The granitoids widely distributed in South China are characterized by multi-stage evolution via episodic intrusions,in a complex geodynamic setting.Since granites have high radioactive heat generation and excellent thermal conductivity,a deep moderate-to high-temperature geothermal system can be formed in the presence of high-quality,fissured granite geothermal reservoirs and thermal insulation with appropriate cap rocks.The key to exploring deep geothermal resources is to identify high-quality fissured granite geothermal reservoirs of a certain scale in a thermal anomaly zone with high background heatflow values.To determine the controlling effects of the distribution and development characteristics of granite geothermal reservoirs on the generation and enrichment of deep geothermal resources,this study analyzed the characteristics of the geothermal reservoirs in the Huangshadong geothermal field in the Yuezhong Depression,Guangdong Province,and their controlling effects on the formation of geothermal resources.The results are as follows.The hydrothermal system in the Huangshadong geothermal field mainly distributed in the contact zones between magmatic plutons and surrounding rocks,is significantly controlled by faults,followed by neoid volcanic apparatus and magmatic activities.That is,the geothermal system therein is under joint control of structures and magmas.Moreover,fractured zones of neoid transtensional faults conduct the geothermal water in the hydrothermal system and control its shallow discharge.Therefore,the hydrothermal system in the study area is characterized by the control of transpressional tectonic zone and volcanic apparatus,and geothermal water conduction through fractured zones of transtensional faults.
基金supported by basic research project of Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences(No.YK202309).Special thanks are due to the reviewers and editors of this journal for their valuable suggestions and revisions of the manuscript.
文摘Fractures play a pivotal role in carbonate thermal storage systems,serving as primary hydraulic conductivity channels that significantly influence thermal breakthrough times and heat extraction efficiency in geothermal-to-well systems.Their impact is critical for well placement and system life prediction.This paper focuses on a geothermal-to-well system within the carbonate reservoir of the Wumishan formation in the Rongcheng geothermal field,Xiong'an new area.It employs a combination of field tests and numerical simulations to determine the permeability of the reservoir and the evolution of fractures between wells.It also examines the influence of fracture width and roughness coefficient on the seepage and temperature fields under various injection scenarios and predicts thermal breakthrough times for production wells.The results show:Higher permeability is observed near well D16 compared to well D22 within the studied geothermal-to-well systems.Wider fractures between wells result in faster temperature decline in production wells.Lower injection flow rates lead to slower temperature reduction in injection wells.The use of roughness coefficients minimizes temperature variations in production wells.This study not only offers guidance for the development and utilization of the geothermal well system,but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the groundwater seepage and heat transfer process influenced by fractures.
基金granted by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41125010, 91114202, 90914006)the key state science and technology projects (Grant No: 2011ZX05006-004)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No: 2011CB201100)
文摘The Dongpu sag is located in the south of the Bohai Bay basin,China,and has abundant oil and gas reserves.To date,there has been no systematic documentation of its geothermal fields.This study measured the rock thermal conductivity of 324 cores from 47 wells,and calculated rock thermal conductivity for different formations.The geothermal gradient and terrestrial heat flow were calculated for 192 wells on basis of 892 formation-testing data from 523 wells.The results show that the Dongpu sag is characterized by a medium-temperature geothermal field between stable and active tectonic areas,with an average geothermal gradient of 32.0℃/km and terrestrial heat flow of 65.6 mW/m2.The geothermal fields in the Dongpu sag is significantly controlled by the Changyuan,Yellow River,and Lanliao basement faults.They developed in the Paleogene and the Dongying movement occurred at the Dongying Formation depositional period.The geothermal fields distribution has a similar characteristic to the tectonic framework of the Dongpu sag,namely two subsags,one uplift,one steep slope and one gentle slope.The oil and gas distribution is closely associated with the present geothermal fields.The work may provide constraints for reconstructing the thermal history and modeling source rock maturation evolution in the Dongpu sag.
文摘The resource of the gas from coal and coal measures deep in Songliao Basin has been drawing more and more attention to . It is necessary to find out the evolution regularity of the geothermal field of the basin in addition to a series of geological studies in order to predict its resources because the ancient geothermal field of the basin is one of the main factors controlling the generation , evolution and disappearance of oil and gas . In the recent twenty years , it is generally believed that vitrinite reflectance is the best quantitative marker for the ancient geothermal field . In the present paper , a systematic study of the vitrinite reflectance value of Songliao Basin and its influence factors is made by multiple statistical analysis so as to reconstruct the evolutional process of the Moho and the corresponding geothermal field . Then , an overall prediction is made of the vitrinite reflectance and the distribution of J3-K1 fault basin group at the bottom of Songliao Basin , which provides the evidence for the further prediction of the gas potentiality from coal and coal measures deep in the basin .
基金jointly funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41572314)the China Geological Survey Project "South Shale Gas Resource Potential Assessment" (No.20160181)
文摘There are many arguments on energy sources and main controlling factors of geothermal fields, so a systematic study on the distribution of ground temperature fields shall be necessary. In this paper the thermal conduction forward method of geothermal field is used to simulate cooling rate of abnormal heat sources and heat transfer of the paleo-uplift model. Combined with a large number of geothermal field exploration cases and oil exploration well temperature curves of domestic and foreign, the following conclusions are drawn:(1) According to the magmatic activity time, the magmatism activities are divided into two categories: Magma active areas(activity time < 500 000 years) and weak/magma inactive areas(activity time > 500 000 years). The latter has a fast cooling rate(the cooling time of the magma pocket buried around 10 km is less than 200 000 years) after it has intruded into the shallow layer and it has no direct contribution to modern geothermal fields;(2) China belongs to a weak/magma inactive area such as Tengchong region and Qinghai-Tibet region because the chronological data of these regions show that its magma activity time is more than 500 000 years;(3) The temperature of most geothermal fields can be obviously divided into three segments in the vertical direction: A high geothermal gradient segment(Segment H) at the surface, then a low geothermal gradient segment(Segment L) at a secondary depth, and finally a lower temperature segment(Segment D) at a deeper depth. The temperature isoline presents a mirror reflection relation on the temperature profile, indicating that geothermal field is dominated by heat conduction, rather than having an abnormally high temperature "heat source" to provide heat;(4) Near-surface(0-5 km) materials' lateral heterogeneity caused by tectonic movement shall probably be the main controlling factor of ground temperature fields.
基金Project(2014-6121)supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(51504236)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘To explore the spatial-temporal evolution law of rock mass temperature in high geothermal roadway during mechar^ical ventilation, a series of experiments were conducted based on the physical simulation test system of thermal and humid environment in high geothermal roadway, which is a method independently developed by China University of Mining and Technology. The results indicate that during ventilation, the disturbed region of the temperature extends gradually from shallow area to deep area in the surrounding rock mass of the roadway. Meanwhile, the temperature increases as the exponential function from shallow area to deep, with steady decrease of the temperature gradient and heat flux. As the ventilation proceeds, the relationship between dimensionless temperature and dimensionless time approximately meets Hill function.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Fund of China (grant no.41302202)Basic Scientific Research Project of Institute of Geological Mechanics (no.DZLXJK201305)
文摘The Qaidam basin is the largest intermountain basin inside Tibet, and is one of the three major petroliferous basins in western China. This study discussed the geothermal field and tectono-thermal evolution of the basin, in an effort to provide evidence for intracontinental or intraplate continental dynamics and basin dynamics, petroleum resources assessment, and to serve petroleum production.
基金This study was supported and helped by Professor Yan Jiahong with China Petroleum Exploration and Development Research Institute,Yao Yanhua,Chief Geologist of the Hydrology Institute of PetroChina Liaohe Oilfield Company,and Dr.Kong Yanlong with the Institute of Geology and Geophysics,Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Taking the Gaoshangpu-Liuzan geothermal field in the Nanpu sag of the Bohai Bay Basin as the research object, this paper discusses the geological conditions and potential of the geothermal resources of the Guantao Formation in the study area, and introduces the development practice of geothermal energy heating in Caofeidian. The average buried depth of the Guantao Formation is 1500–2500 m, the lithology is dominated by sandy conglomerate, and the average thickness of thermal reservoir is 120–300 m. The average porosity of thermal reservoir is 28%–35%, the permeability is(600–2000)×10^(-3) μm^(2), and the temperature of thermal reservoir is 70–110 ℃. The formation has total geothermal resources of 13.79×10^(18) J, equivalent to 4.70×10^(8) t of standard coal. Based on a large amount of seismic and drilling data from oil and gas exploration, this study carried out high quality target area selection, simulation of sandstone thermal reservoir, and production and injection in the same layer. The geothermal heating project with distributed production and injection well pattern covering an area of 230×10^(4) m^(2) was completed in the new district of Caofeidian in 2018. The project has been running steadily for two heating seasons, with an average annual saving of 6.06×10^(4) t of standard coal and a reduction of 15.87×10^(4) t of carbon dioxide, achieving good economic and social benefits. This project has proved that the Neogene sandstone geothermal reservoir in eastern China can achieve sustainable large-scale development by using the technology of "balanced production and injection in the same layer". It provides effective reference for the exploration and development of geothermal resource in oil and gas-bearing basins in eastern China.
基金This study was funded by the project entitled Exploration Technology for Deep Geothermal Resources in Igneous Rock Areas in South China(2019YFC0604902),Chinathe Ministry of Science and Technology of China,China+1 种基金the project entitled Research and Application of Key Technologies for Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration of Deep Geothermal Resources in Southeastern China(P20041-2),Chinathe Science and Technology Department of SINOPEC,China.
文摘The existence of thermal storage will correspondingly increase the temperature of surrounding strata and promote the continuous expansion,volatilization,upward migration,and loss of gas in the strata.As a result,a low-concentration gas field will be formed in the strata above geothermal reservoirs.Geothermal reservoirs could in turn heat formation water and increase the solubility of soluble inorganic salts in the surrounding rocks and the total dissolved solids(TDS)content in the formation water.Since water can strongly wet and permeate strata,the dissolved inorganic salts migrate into upper strata along with water,giving rise to the formation of a high-concentration inorganic salt field in the strata above geothermal reservoirs.A higher geothermal reservoir temperature corresponds to more significant characteristics mentioned above.Therefore,a medium-to-high temperature geothermal system has a surface geochemical anomaly pattern of high inorganic salt concentrations and low gas concentrations(also referred to as the high-salt and low-gas pattern).This pattern is applied to the surface geochemical exploration of the two geothermal fields in Guangdong Province,i.e.,the Huangshadong geothermal field in Huizhou City and the Xinzhou geothermal field in Yangjiang City,revealing low-concentration gas fields above both.The application results also show that the exposed thermal spring water in both geological fields has higher concentration of dissolved inorganic salt than the surface water and nearby seawater,forming high-amplitude anomalies on the surface above geothermal reservoirs.These characteristics,as well as the measured temperature at known geothermal wells,verify the validity of the high-salt and low-gas pattern of medium-to-high temperature geothermal systems proposed in this study.Moreover,the high-salt and low-gas pattern proposed predicts three favorable medium-to-high temperature geothermal zones in the surface geochemical exploration of the Shiba Basin near the Huangshadong geothermal field.
基金This work was funded by several scientific research programs including Evaluation and Optimal Target Selection of Deep Geothermal Resources in the Igneous Region of South China(No.:2019YFC0604903)Analysis and Geothermal Reservoir Stimulation Methods of Deep High-temperature Geothermal Systems in East China(No.:2021YFA0716004)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China,Deep Geological Processes and Resource Effects of Basins(No.:U20B6001)the Joint Fund Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Sinopec,and Siting and Target Evaluation of Deep Geothermal Resources in Key Areas of Southeastern China(No.:P20041-1)of the Sinopec Science and Technology Research Program.
文摘Cap rocks with high thermal insulation are important for deep geothermal systems at a depth of 3000‒6000 m.Based on the deep geothermal geological conditions in the Fujian-Guangdong-Hainan area of South China,this study established an ideal geological model of reservoir-cap rock assemblages and simulated the geothermal field distribution of cap rocks of different thicknesses and thermal conductivity.The simulation results show that the vertical geothermal temperature distribution in an uplifted area of a depression was present as inverted mirror reflections relative to the elevated area of the basement.Specifically,the isotherms above the elevated area are convex in shape,while those below the elevated area are concave.There is a temperature equilibrium line between the convex and concave isotherms.The heat flow moves from the depressed area to the uplifted area below the temperature equilibrium line and migrates in an opposite direction above the line.On this base,this study conducted the inversion of geothermal temperature fields in typical areas with thin,moderately thick,and thick cap rocks.The results indicate that,at the depth of 3000e6000 m,areas with thin cap rocks(igneous rock zone in the coastal area of Fujian)mainly host moderate-to low-temperature hydrothermal resources;areas with moderately thick cap rocks(Yuezhong Depression)have the geothermal temperature ranging between 100℃and 200℃and may develop moderate-to high-temperature hydrothermal resources and hot dry rocks(HDRs),with the former superimposing on the latter;and areas with thick cap rocks(onshore Beibuwan Basin)have a geothermal temperature of 120‒220℃,and contains mainly moderate-to high-temperature hydrothermal resources and HDRs.Therefore,it is recommended that the evaluation,exploitation,and utilization of deep geothermal resources be carried out according to the burial depth of the temperature equilibrium line and the specific demand for geothermal resources.
基金This paper is one or the results of Project D14021 sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation.
文摘The Rehai geothermal field in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province is a significant high-temperaturehydrothermal convective system. The geothermal reservoir is composed of granite. Various geothermometersare used to evaluate the reservoir temperature. The most likely temperature of the reservoir as representedby T_(Na-K-Ca) is about 230℃. The chemical and isotopic compositions of fluids before boiling within the reser-voir are estimated. The mixing and dilution of cold and warm waters are discussed. The Rehai geothermal fieldis a high-temperature (hot) water system with the subsurface boiling zone close to the surface. The reservoirpressure at different depths is calculated. And finally the water-rock equilibration is inferred.
基金Financial support for this project,provided by the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2006CB202200)the Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars,Innovative Research Team in University of China (No.IRT0656)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.2010QL04)
文摘Research into the characteristics of geothermal fields is important for the control of heat damage in mines. Based on measured geothermal data of boreholes from 200 m to 1200 m in a Jiahe Coal Mine, we demonstrate non-linear but increasing relations of both geo-temperatures and geothermal gradients with increases depth. Numerically, we fitted the relationship between geo-temperatures and depth, a first-order exponential decay curve, formulated as: T(h) = 4.975 + 23.08 exp(h/1736.1).
文摘Five gas geothermometers based on the concentrations of CO\-2, H\-2S, H\-2, CH\-4, N\-2 and Ar in fumaroles and wet\|steam wells are applied to estimating subsurface temperatures in the Hveragerdi high\|temperature geothermal field, SW Iceland. The results for fumaroles indicate that the calculated subsurface temperatures decrease from the northern part to the southern part of the field. The CO\-2\|geothermometer gives the highest temperature values, with an average of 256℃ for the northern part, and 247℃ for the southern part. The H\-2S\|geothermometer reveals an aquifer temperature of 211℃ for the northern part, and 203℃ for the southern part. The H\-2\|geothermometer gives an average subsurface temperature of 229℃ for the northern part, and 184℃ for the southern part, which agrees excellently with the measured temperatures in wet\|steam wells. The measured borehole temperatures in the field range from 215℃ to 230℃ for the northern part, and from 167℃ to 198℃ for the southern part. The CO\-2/H\-2\|geothermometer gives the lowest subsurface temperature values, with an average of 203℃ for the northern part, and 143℃ for the southern part. The CO\-2/N\-2\|geothermometer gives 249℃ for the northern part and 235℃ for the southern part. For the data from wells, the CO\-2\|, H\-2S\|, and H\-2\|geothermometers, give average subsurface temperatures of 247℃ for the northern part and 246℃ for the southern part, 213℃ for the northern part and 220℃ for the southern part, and 217℃ for the northern part and 216℃ for the southern part, respectively. The CO\-2/H\-2\|geothermometer indicates an average subsurface temperature of about 200℃ for both the northern part and the southern part. The CO\-2/N\-2\|geothermometer gives an average subsurface temperature of 180℃ for the northern part and 259℃ for the southern part. The discrepancy between the estimated subsurface temperatures obtained by the various gas geothermometers has been explained in this paper. By integrating the solute geothermometric results, mixing model studies and gas geothermometric results, the maximum subsurface temperatures of the Hveragerdi high\|temperature geothermal system may be considered to be about 240-260℃.
基金funded by Science and Technology Project Subsidized by Central Budget (2009-840)
文摘According to the chemical composition of thermal water from Geothermal Well DR2010 located in the Weiyuan Geothermal Field of Huzhu County in Qinghai Province, the groundwater recharge, age and geothermal resource potential of the thermal water are discussed by using the methods of Langelier-Ludwig Diagram, isotopic hydrology and geochemical thermometric scale. The analysis results indicate that the Weiyuan Geothermal Field is located in the northern fringe of Xining Basin, where the geothermal water, compared with that located in the central area of Xining Basin, is characterized by greater water yield, shallower buried depth of thermal reservoir and easier exploitation. Due to its active exchange with the modern cold water, the thermal water here shows relatively younger age. These findings provide a hydro-geochemical evidence for the exploitation of Weiyuan Geothermal Field.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No LQ19A040006the Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department under Grant No Y201840160
文摘We present low-temperature magnetization, magnetoresistance and specific heat measurements on the Kondo lattice compound CePt_3P under applied magnetic fields up to 9.0 T. At zero field, CePt_3P exhibits a moderately enhanced Sommerfeld coefficient of electronic specific heat γCe=86 mJ/mol·K^2 as well as two successive magnetic transitions of Ce 4f moments: an antiferromagnetic ordering at T_(N_1) = 3.0 K and a spin reorientation at T_(N_2)=1.9 K. The value of T_(N_1) shifts to lower temperature as magnetic field increases, and it is ultimately suppressed around B_c ~3.0 T at 1.5 K. No evidence of non-Fermi liquid behavior is observed around B_c down to the lowest temperature measured. Moreover, γ decreases monotonously with increasing the magnetic field. On the other hand, the electrical resistivity shows an anomalous temperature dependence ρ∝T^n with the exponent n decreasing monotonously from ~2.6 around B_c down to ~1.7 for B = 9.0 T. The T-B phase diagram constructed from the present experimental results of CePt_3P does not match the quantum criticality scenario of heavy fermion systems.