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Title: The geothermal area of El Pilar-Casanay, State of Sucre, Venezuela: Geochemical exploration and model

Journal Article · · Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications); (United Kingdom)
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  1. CNR, Pisa (Italy). Istituto Internazionale Ricerche Geotermiche

A geochemical survey was carried out in the El Pilar-Casanay area, State of Sucre, Venezuela, in order to ascertain its geothermoelectric potential. The area is characterized by many natural manifestations with temperatures in the range 80--100 C. The area investigated seems capable of producing high-enthalpy geothermal fluids; a deep reservoir is inferred, composed of a medium salinity (< 5,000 ppm) and neutral brine, with computed temperatures between 250 and 300 C, and with a high CO[sub 2] partial pressure. Second shallower reservoir is assumed to exist, with a temperature of the order of 200--220 C. The deep reservoir is shown to be liquid-dominated, while water and steam occupy the shallow one. The piezometric level (elevation 150 m) regulates the areal distribution of water springs and fumaroles. A partial self-sealing (mineral alteration) along outflows allows accumulation of hot fluids, while recharge is from local meteoric water.

OSTI ID:
6964998
Journal Information:
Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications); (United Kingdom), Vol. 23:3; ISSN 0375-6505
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English