A Thermodynamic Approach to Water Geothermometry

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.

List of contents

Introduction.- Thermodynamics, geochemical modeling and related considerations.- The selected reservoir liquids.- The hydrothermal minerals.- The traditional water geothermometers and f_CO2-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.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Cioni, Roberto Cioni, Luigi Marini
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.08.2021
• EAN: 9783030543204
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3054320-4
• No. of pages: 415
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 23 mm x 235 mm
• Illustrations: XV, 415 p. 168 illus., 160 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer Geochemistry
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology