Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India
While performing various steps for exploration and exploitation of geothermal resources, the applications of geochemical methods are pivotal for reservoir characteristics evaluation. It is used concurrently with geological and hydro-geological appraisals to supplement available information regarding...
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| description | While performing various steps for exploration and exploitation of geothermal resources, the applications of geochemical methods are pivotal for reservoir characteristics evaluation. It is used concurrently with geological and hydro-geological appraisals to supplement available information regarding the prospectively of the region of investigation at the relatively low cost compared to geophysical methods or drilling. Temperature range of 40 °C to 47 °C is demonstrated by the study area comprising of several thermal water manifestations. Studies from existing wells and surveys have suggested the presence of a sizable low enthalpy geothermal resource in the field. One of the most prominent uses of geochemical sampling is the determination of subsurface temperatures using Geothermometry. In this study, commonly accepted concepts of cationic and Silica Geothermometry have been applied to understand conditions in the reservoir. Interpretation of the data has given us some input on the reservoir characteristics like reservoir temperature, mixing process and multiple fluid origins. In Dholera geothermal field for determination of variation in hydrochemical facies and understanding of the advancement of the hydrochemical forms, the current research additionally imagines the significance of graphical portrayals like Piper chart, Scholler and so forth individually. The seawater intrudes the composition of water shows the reservoir. The physio-chemical properties of the water also influence exploitation strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a6c4311f0214ccbb0710253cc101a572022-12-21T18:57:08ZengElsevierSolid Earth Sciences2451-912X2021-09-0163297312Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, IndiaManan Shah0Anirbid Sircar1Vrutang Shah2Yashraj Dholakia3Department of Chemical Engineering School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India; Corresponding author.School of Petroleum Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaSchool of Petroleum Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaReliance Industries Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, IndiaWhile performing various steps for exploration and exploitation of geothermal resources, the applications of geochemical methods are pivotal for reservoir characteristics evaluation. It is used concurrently with geological and hydro-geological appraisals to supplement available information regarding the prospectively of the region of investigation at the relatively low cost compared to geophysical methods or drilling. Temperature range of 40 °C to 47 °C is demonstrated by the study area comprising of several thermal water manifestations. Studies from existing wells and surveys have suggested the presence of a sizable low enthalpy geothermal resource in the field. One of the most prominent uses of geochemical sampling is the determination of subsurface temperatures using Geothermometry. In this study, commonly accepted concepts of cationic and Silica Geothermometry have been applied to understand conditions in the reservoir. Interpretation of the data has given us some input on the reservoir characteristics like reservoir temperature, mixing process and multiple fluid origins. In Dholera geothermal field for determination of variation in hydrochemical facies and understanding of the advancement of the hydrochemical forms, the current research additionally imagines the significance of graphical portrayals like Piper chart, Scholler and so forth individually. The seawater intrudes the composition of water shows the reservoir. The physio-chemical properties of the water also influence exploitation strategies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451912X21000179IndiaDholeraGeothermal energyGeothermometryHydrochemical |
| spellingShingle | Manan Shah Anirbid Sircar Vrutang Shah Yashraj Dholakia Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India Solid Earth Sciences India Dholera Geothermal energy Geothermometry Hydrochemical |
| title | Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India |
| title_full | Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India |
| title_fullStr | Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India |
| title_short | Geochemical and Geothermometry study on hot-water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of Dholera Geothermal field, Gujarat, India |
| title_sort | geochemical and geothermometry study on hot water springs for understanding prospectivity of low enthalpy reservoirs of dholera geothermal field gujarat india |
| topic | India Dholera Geothermal energy Geothermometry Hydrochemical |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451912X21000179 |
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