Using hydrogeologic data to evaluate geothermal potential in the eastern Great Basin
Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
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Abstract
In support of a larger study to evaluate geothermal resource development of high-permeability stratigraphic units in sedimentary basins, this paper integrates groundwater and thermal data to evaluate heat and fluid flow within the eastern Great Basin. Previously published information from a hydrogeologic framework, a potentiometric-surface map, and groundwater budgets was compared to a surficial heat-flow map. Comparisons between regional groundwater flow patterns and surficial heat flow indicate a strong spatial relation between regional groundwater movement and surficial heat distribution. Combining aquifer geometry and heat-flow maps, a selected group of subareas within the eastern Great Basin are identified that have high surficial heat flow and are underlain by a sequence of thick basin-fill deposits and permeable carbonate aquifers. These regions may have potential for future geothermal resources development.
Suggested Citation
Masbruch, M.D., Heilweil, V.M., Brooks, L.E., 2012, Using hydrogeologic data to evaluate geothermal potential in the eastern Great Basin: Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 36, p. 47-52.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Using hydrogeologic data to evaluate geothermal potential in the eastern Great Basin |
| Series title | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| ISBN | 0934412979 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Geothermal Resources Council |
| Publisher location | Davis, CA |
| Contributing office(s) | Utah Water Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 47 |
| Last page | 52 |
| Conference Title | Geothermal Resources Council 2012 Annual Meeting |
| Conference Location | Reno, NV |
| Conference Date | September 30 - October 3, 2012 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada, Utah |
| Other Geospatial | Great Basin |
| Datum | North American Datum 1983 |
| Projection | Albers Equal Area Conic Projection |