| Author | Somchai Supurtipanish |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-85-10 |
| Subject(s) | Geothermal resources--Thailand, Northern
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| Note | A research study summitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The geothermal energy resource is hopeful to relieve the energy deficiency situation of the country. Heat energy available from this resource could be for generating electricity. Alternate uses such as direct heating could help local communities a great deal. Unlike mos t geothermal fields in other parts of the world, all fields throughout the country have no relation with the present volcanism, because Thailand is far behind the Pacific volcanic trend. About two - thirds of the geothermal occurrences are found densely distributed in northern Thailand. Explorations have disclosed good prospects of the fields. And not fewer than five fields show the potential for the presence of workable fluids. From this study, a general conclusion drawn is that a recent magmatic intrusion at a great depth could be the main source of heat while active faults play an important role in the hydrothermal circulation. In the common case, the reservoirs stay at a few hundred meters depth where the mixing of colder water takes place. The water quality is considered to be quite good because of its low alkalinity and salinity. Systematic exploration ha s been proposed with the interest of reservoir- like characteristic of rocks. The electrical resistivity method has proved to be the most effective geophysical method for geothermal prospecting. Use of it alone or coupling it with seismic refraction could obtain sufficient information for guiding further drilling. Recommendation has been mad e and a strategy proposed wherein the operational cost can be reduced and at the same time retaining maximum information. |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Whitney, Joseph B. R. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. ;Rantucci, Giovanni |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1985 |