Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods
Geothermal resources are a sustainable and valuable source of energy that offers considerable economic and social advantages. The present investigation centers on the accessibility of geothermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Taoyuan County, Changde City, located in the Hunan Province of China. Geophysic...
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| author | Ijaz Ahmed Haifei Liu Rujun Chen Jawad Ahmad Shahid Ali Shah Shah Fahad Osama Abdul Rahim Farid Ullah Li Rui |
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| description | Geothermal resources are a sustainable and valuable source of energy that offers considerable economic and social advantages. The present investigation centers on the accessibility of geothermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Taoyuan County, Changde City, located in the Hunan Province of China. Geophysical exploration techniques are of paramount importance in the identification and exploration of geothermal resources. The present investigation utilized an integrated geophysical approach that incorporates induced polarization (IP), magnetotelluric (MT), and joint profile techniques. The primary objective of this study was to examine the distribution of formation lithology, subsurface electrical structures, karst fracture development zones, and the location and occurrence of deep and large thermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Changde City. The research encompassed a comprehensive process that included the collection of data, its subsequent interpretation, inversion, and validation through drilling. The joint profile approach provided comprehensive data on fault structures within the study region. Using magnetotelluric sounding, areas with lower electrical resistance were found along lines L2, L3, and L4. This showed that thermal water reservoirs were underground. The induced polarization sounding method exhibited a distinct response to geothermal water, including minerals, suggesting the presence of a high-temperature geothermal reservoir, along line 1. Drilling operations carried out at two different locations, ZK01 on line L3 and ZK02 on line L4, confirmed the existence of underground hot water. The drilling findings have verified the existence of faults F3 and F4, which act as important channels for geothermal fluids. The present research offers a dependable geophysical foundation for the forthcoming development of geothermal resources in Reshi Town, and areas with similar geological conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4db01c994fcc46e8aac4a4741c31f7fc2024-02-23T15:15:16ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-02-0117485610.3390/en17040856Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical MethodsIjaz Ahmed0Haifei Liu1Rujun Chen2Jawad Ahmad3Shahid Ali Shah4Shah Fahad5Osama Abdul Rahim6Farid Ullah7Li Rui8School of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaGeothermal resources are a sustainable and valuable source of energy that offers considerable economic and social advantages. The present investigation centers on the accessibility of geothermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Taoyuan County, Changde City, located in the Hunan Province of China. Geophysical exploration techniques are of paramount importance in the identification and exploration of geothermal resources. The present investigation utilized an integrated geophysical approach that incorporates induced polarization (IP), magnetotelluric (MT), and joint profile techniques. The primary objective of this study was to examine the distribution of formation lithology, subsurface electrical structures, karst fracture development zones, and the location and occurrence of deep and large thermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Changde City. The research encompassed a comprehensive process that included the collection of data, its subsequent interpretation, inversion, and validation through drilling. The joint profile approach provided comprehensive data on fault structures within the study region. Using magnetotelluric sounding, areas with lower electrical resistance were found along lines L2, L3, and L4. This showed that thermal water reservoirs were underground. The induced polarization sounding method exhibited a distinct response to geothermal water, including minerals, suggesting the presence of a high-temperature geothermal reservoir, along line 1. Drilling operations carried out at two different locations, ZK01 on line L3 and ZK02 on line L4, confirmed the existence of underground hot water. The drilling findings have verified the existence of faults F3 and F4, which act as important channels for geothermal fluids. The present research offers a dependable geophysical foundation for the forthcoming development of geothermal resources in Reshi Town, and areas with similar geological conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/856Reshi Towngeothermal resourcesmagnetotelluricinduced polarizationjoint profile method |
| spellingShingle | Ijaz Ahmed Haifei Liu Rujun Chen Jawad Ahmad Shahid Ali Shah Shah Fahad Osama Abdul Rahim Farid Ullah Li Rui Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods Energies Reshi Town geothermal resources magnetotelluric induced polarization joint profile method |
| title | Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods |
| title_full | Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods |
| title_fullStr | Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods |
| title_short | Geothermal Resource Exploration in Reshi Town by Integrated Geophysical Methods |
| title_sort | geothermal resource exploration in reshi town by integrated geophysical methods |
| topic | Reshi Town geothermal resources magnetotelluric induced polarization joint profile method |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/856 |
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