Sub-surface Geology, Hydrothermal Alteration and 3D Modeling of Wells

Sub-surface Geology, Hydrothermal Alteration and 3D Modeling of Wells
Author: Selamawit Worku Sisay
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9783330332997

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Aluto Langano geothermal field is located in the Aluto Volcanic Complex (AVC), within the Central Main Ethiopian Rift System (CMERS). AVC is a silicic peralkaline complex, which is affected by Wonji Fault Belt (WFB), trending NNE-SSW. Ten exploratory wells (LA-1 to LA-10D) have been drilled in Aluto Langano geothermal field, with a maximum depth of 2500m and maximum measured temperature of 335°C. This study focused on sub-surface geology and hydrothermal alteration of wells LA-9D and LA-10D. The wells were drilled directionally on the top of AVC. Data form neighboring wells (wells LA-3 to LA-8) are used for comparison purposes. Lithologies that are found in the study wells, identified with the aid of binocular microscopy and petrographic microscopy, are pyroclastics, silicic tuff and breccia, sediments, rhyolite, trachyte, basalt and ignimbrite, while ICP-OES analyses also led to the identification of very scarce and thin layers of trachyandesite, basaltic trachyandesite, trachydacite, basaltic andesite and andesite units.

A Thermodynamic Approach to Water Geothermometry

A Thermodynamic Approach to Water Geothermometry
Author: Roberto Cioni
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030543188

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This book explores water geothermometry, a highly relevant topic in the exploration and exploitation of geothermal energy. Presenting theoretical geothermometers and indicators of CO2 fugacity, it describes a rigorous new approach entirely based on thermodynamics. The book will appeal to geothermal geoscientists, especially those working in research institutions and companies around the globe. It is also of interest to students on advanced courses in applied geochemistry, water–rock interaction and other related areas.