Geothermal Power Plants, 3rd Edition

Chapter 2

Exploration Strategies and Techniques

“For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled.”

Richard P. Feynman – 1988

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Objectives of an exploration program

2.3 Phases of an exploration program

2.3.1 Literature survey

2.3.2 Airborne survey

2.3.3 Geologic survey

2.3.4 Hydrologic survey

2.3.5 Geochemical survey

2.3.6 Geophysical survey

2.4 Synthesis and interpretation

2.5 The next step: Drilling

References

Problems

The scientific tools now available allow for better characterization of geothermal prospects, which increases the probability of a successful discovery and of a successful field development campaign. An exploration program typically has six phases. ...