3D Geological Modelling of Potential Geothermal Energy Reservoirs in the Flinders Ranges, Australia
- Key words
- South Australian Heat Flow Anomaly, 3D modelling, thermal modelling, potential field data
- Location
- Flinders Ranges, Australia
- Conference
- World Geothermal Congress
- Year
- 2010
- Session
- 13. Geophysics
- Language
- English
- Paper number
- 1392
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Abstract
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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