Radon emanometry as a geothermal exploration technique; theory and an example from Roosevelt Hot Springs KGRA, Utah

Technical Report · Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5815672· OSTI ID:5815672

Nielson, D L

Four radon survey lines were established over the geothermal field of Roosevelt Hot Springs KGRA. The radon flux was determined using the Westinghouse Alpha 2 system which measures the flux at each station over a period of 30 days using an alpha-sensitive dosimeter. The method was very successful in locating mapped fault systems that communicate with the structurally controlled geothermal reservoir. It is concluded that this method, coupled with a structural analysis, can be useful as a site-specific exploration tool, particularly in locating exploration holes in known geothermal areas.

• Research Organization: Utah Univ., Salt Lake City (USA). Research Inst.
• DOE Contract Number: EG-78-C-07-1701
• OSTI ID: 5815672
• Report Number(s): IDO-78-1701.b.1.1.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
RADON
ALPHA DOSIMETRY
ROOSEVELT HOT SPRINGS
GEOCHEMICAL SURVEYS
EMANOMETERS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
KGRA
DOSIMETRY
ELEMENTS
EXPLORATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NONMETALS
NORTH AMERICA
RADIATION DETECTORS
RARE GASES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
USA
UTAH
Geothermal Legacy
150302* - Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology- Geochemical Techniques & Surveys