Lu Liu , Guiling Wang , Yalu Li , Zhengan Wei , Wenjing Lin , Xianan Qin , Min Zhang , Shihua Qi , Xiting Long
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Abstract
Hydrogeochemical characteristics can reflect important information on the circulation processes of geothermal fluids, reservoir temperatures, etc., which are essential for exploring geothermal field evolution and the rational development of geothermal resources. 23 sets of water samples were collected from Huangshadong and adjacent geothermal fields. Major cations and anions, hydrogen and oxygen isotopes, and activities were analyzed to investigate the hydrogeochemical characteristics of geothermal fluids and their formation mechanisms. Hydrogen and oxygen isotope analysis and major element chemistry indicate that the geothermal waters in the study area are mainly recharged by meteoric water. The chemical facies of the geothermal waters are mainly and , and most of the geothermal waters have high contents, which are attributed to the involvement of albite in water-rock interaction and the replacement of in rocks by or in water. Geothermometry of geothermal waters suggests that the reservoir temperatures are between 140-150 ℃, and the geothermal water circulation depths range from 2.0 to 4.3 km. The residence time of up to 17.3ka for geothermal water likely suggests the earliest precipitation recharge during the Late Pleistocene. Major element chemistry and hydrogen and oxygen isotope systematics indicate essential information on the origins of geothermal waters and water-rock interaction processes and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the geothermal system in Huangshadong and adjacent areas of Guangdong province.
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Geothermics is an international journal devoted to the research and development of geothermal energy. The International Board of Editors of Geothermics, which comprises specialists in the various aspects of geothermal resources, exploration and development, guarantees the balanced, comprehensive view of scientific and technological developments in this promising energy field.
It promulgates the state of the art and science of geothermal energy, its exploration and exploitation through a regular exchange of information from all parts of the world. The journal publishes articles dealing with the theory, exploration techniques and all aspects of the utilization of geothermal resources. Geothermics serves as the scientific house, or exchange medium, through which the growing community of geothermal specialists can provide and receive information.