Petrophysical characterization of the Los Humeros geothermal field (Mexico): from outcrop to parametrization of a 3D geological model

Autor: Leandra M. Weydt, Kristian Bär, Ingo Sass
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Geothermal Energy, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-48 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2195-9706
DOI: 10.1186/s40517-022-00212-8
Popis: Abstract The Los Humeros Volcanic Complex has been characterized as a suitable target for developing a super-hot geothermal system (> 350 °C). For the interpretation of geophysical data, the development and parametrization of numerical geological models, an extensive outcrop analogue study was performed to characterize all relevant key units from the basement to the cap rock regarding their petrophysical properties, mineralogy, and geochemistry. In total, 226 samples were collected and analyzed for petrophysical and thermophysical properties as well as sonic wave velocities and magnetic susceptibility. An extensive rock property database was created and more than 20 lithostratigraphic units and subunits with distinct properties were defined. Thereby, the basement rocks feature low matrix porosities ( 60%) and permeability (10–18–10–13 m2), but feature overall very low thermal conductivities (
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