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.

Klappentext
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, waterrock interaction and other related areas.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Thermodynamics, geochemical modeling and related considerations.- The selected reservoir liquids.- The hydrothermal minerals.- The traditional water geothermometers and fCO2-indicators.- The activity-based theoretical Na-K geoindicators.- The activity-based theoretical K-Mg and Na-Mg geoindicators.- The activity-based theoretical K-Ca and Na-Ca geoindicators.- Conclusions and way forwards.- References.