3D geological modelling of potential geothermal energy reservoirs in the Flinders Ranges, Australia
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2010
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Backe, G.
Giles, D.
Baines, G.
Amos, K.
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Proceedings World Geothermal Congress 2010, held in Bali, Indonesia 25-29 April 2010: pp.1-5
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Guillaume Backé, David Giles, Graham Baines and Kathryn Amos
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World Geothermal Congress (2010 : Bali, Indonesia)
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The Flinders Ranges in Australia are located within the well defined South Australian Heat Flow Anomaly. Anomalously high heat flow is recorded in this area, offering world-class opportunities for the development of significant and economically viable Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). Here, we show how a combination of potential field data interpretation and modelling with surface and sub-surface geological constraints in addition to finite element thermal models, enable us to to best delineate potential geothermal reserves. This study could be used as a benchmark for any EGS exploration in the world.
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Copyright 2010, International Geothermal Association