Analysis on the Problems Induced by the Usage of Geothermal Power Generation in Tianjin

Abstract

Rich in geothermal resources, Tianjin has remarkable potential in exploring and using this kind natural resources. Tianjin, as one of the most competent cities in geothermal usage and development in China, up-to-date has built up 8 geothermal fields with the heating area up to 19,000,000 m2. Moreover, the area covered by shallow geothermhas climbed up to 12,000,000 m2 which account for about 50% of gross area exploited in China. However, the further use of geothermal resources in power generation has been limited with different kinds of constraints. So by making a comparison of usage and development of geothermal resources between Tianjin and other regions, we propose some problems about environment, technology ,economic, and do the corresponding analysis aiming at having positive effect on atmospheric environment and hence avoiding the occurrence of hazy weather, eventually being beneficial for the construction of ecological economic zone in Bohai Rim area.