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3D Geothermal Modelling of the Mount Amiata Hydrothermal System in Italy

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  • Paolo Fulignati

    (Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Pisa, Via S. Maria 53, 56126 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Paola Marianelli

    (Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Pisa, Via S. Maria 53, 56126 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Alessandro Sbrana

    (Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Pisa, Via S. Maria 53, 56126 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Valentina Ciani

    (Terra Energy Srl, Spin-off of the University of Pisa, Via S. Maria 53, 56126 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

In this paper we build a subsurface model that helps in visualizing and understanding the structural framework, geology and their interactions with the Mt. Amiata geothermal system. Modelling in 3D provides the possibility to interpolate the geometry of structures and is an effective way of understanding geological features. The 3D modelling approach appears to be crucial for further progress in the reconstruction of the assessment of the geothermal model of Mt. Amiata. Furthermore, this model is used as the basis of a 3D numerical thermo-fluid-dynamic model of the existing reservoir(s). The integration between borehole data and numerical modelling results allows reconstructing the temperature distribution in the subsoil of the Mt. Amiata area.

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  • Paolo Fulignati & Paola Marianelli & Alessandro Sbrana & Valentina Ciani, 2014. "3D Geothermal Modelling of the Mount Amiata Hydrothermal System in Italy," Energies, MDPI, vol. 7(11), pages 1-20, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:7:y:2014:i:11:p:7434-7453:d:42418
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    1. Seyed Poorya Mirfallah Lialestani & David Parcerisa & Mahjoub Himi & Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri, 2022. "Generating 3D Geothermal Maps in Catalonia, Spain Using a Hybrid Adaptive Multitask Deep Learning Procedure," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-16, June.
    2. Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka & Anna Sobczak & Dariusz Soboń, 2022. "The Potential and Development of the Geothermal Energy Market in Poland and the Baltic States—Selected Aspects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-20, June.
    3. Ivan Kosović & Maja Briški & Mirja Pavić & Božo Padovan & Ivica Pavičić & Bojan Matoš & Marco Pola & Staša Borović, 2023. "Reconstruction of Fault Architecture in the Natural Thermal Spring Area of Daruvar Hydrothermal System Using Surface Geophysical Investigations (Croatia)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-22, August.
    4. Alessandro Sbrana & Alessandro Lenzi & Marco Paci & Roberto Gambini & Michele Sbrana & Valentina Ciani & Paola Marianelli, 2021. "Analysis of Natural and Power Plant CO 2 Emissions in the Mount Amiata (Italy) Volcanic–Geothermal Area Reveals Sustainable Electricity Production at Zero Emissions," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-22, August.
    5. Alessandro Sbrana & Paola Marianelli & Giuseppe Pasquini & Paolo Costantini & Francesco Palmieri & Valentina Ciani & Michele Sbrana, 2018. "The Integration of 3D Modeling and Simulation to Determine the Energy Potential of Low-Temperature Geothermal Systems in the Pisa (Italy) Sedimentary Plain," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-20, June.
    6. Paul L. Younger, 2015. "Geothermal Energy: Delivering on the Global Potential," Energies, MDPI, vol. 8(10), pages 1-18, October.

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