Exploration and assessment of the geothermal resources in the Hammam Faraun hot spring, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Zaher, M. A.; Saibi, Hakim; Nishijima, Jun; Fujimitsu, Yasuhiro; Mesbah, Hany; Ehara, Sachio

doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2011.11.007

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“…Moreover, Abdel Zaher et al (2011) evaluated potential geothermal resources in the Gulf of Suez region using both bottom-hole temperature data and geophysical data. Furthermore, Abdel Zaher et al (2012a) developed conceptual and numerical models of the geothermal system at Hammam Faraun area and demonstrated that Hammam Faraun hot spring originates from a high heat flow and deep groundwater circulation in the subsurface reservoir that are controlled by faults.…”

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The contribution of gravity method in geothermal exploration of southern part of the Gulf of Suez–Sinai region, Egypt

Atef

El-Gawad

Zaher

et al. 2016

NRIAG Journal of Astronomy and Geophysics

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The Gulf of Suez region represents the most promising area in Egypt for geothermal exploration which is characterized by superficial thermal manifestations represented by a cluster of hot springs with varying temperatures from 35 to 72°C. The main purpose of the present study was to shed the light on the integration between gravity work and geothermal data in detecting the main subsurface structures in addition to expecting the geothermal sources in the area under consideration. Correction was applied on the bottom hole temperature data to obtain the true formation equilibrium temperatures that can provide useful information about the subsurface thermal regime. Based on these logging data, temperature gradient and heat flow values were computed at each well, and it is found that the mean geothermal gradient of the study area is 32°C/km; nevertheless, some local geothermal potential fields were located with more than 40°C/km. Also, heat flow values are ranging from 45 to 115 mW/m 2. The Bouguer anomaly map of the study area was used for delineating the subsurface structures and tectonic trends that have resulted in a potential heat source. The gravity inversion revealed a good correlation between areas of high temperature gradients, high heat flow and positive gravity anomalies. The high temperature gradient and heat flow values suggested being associated with a noticeable hydrothermal source of heat anomaly located at relatively shallow depths which is expected to be due to the uplift of the basement in the area.

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The contribution of gravity method in geothermal exploration of southern part of the Gulf of Suez–Sinai region, Egypt

Atef

El-Gawad

Zaher

et al. 2016

NRIAG Journal of Astronomy and Geophysics

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“…The water temperature (T), pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) were measured in situ using a multi-parameter instrument (Multi 350i/SET, Munich, Germany), and the dissolved solids and isotopic compositions were determined in the laboratory. The hydrochemical compositions (K + , Na + , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Cl − , SO 4 2− , HCO 3 − ) were measured at the Fourth Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology of Inner Mongolia based on China's national standards for the examination of natural mineral water for drinking [16] The major cation (K + , Na + , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ ) concentrations were determined by using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (Agilent 7500ce ICP-MS, Tokyo, Japan), and the major anion contents (Cl − , SO 4 2− ) were determined using spectrophotometry (PerkinElmer Lambda 35, Waltham, MA, USA). The total dissolved solids (TDS) and HCO 3 − contents were determined by using acid-gravimetric analysis and base titration, respectively.…”

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“…For example, Zaher et al established a conceptual model based on numerical simulations to determine the origins and sources of heat in thermal springs with varied temperatures in Egypt [4]. Mao et al determined the chemical and isotopic compositions of thermal and mineral springs in the Dongguan Basin of southern China and assessed how the hydrothermal system was controlled by deep-seated faults [5].…”

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Hydrogeochemistry and Genesis Analysis of Thermal and Mineral Springs in Arxan, Northeastern China

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Cui

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Abstract:In this work, the hydrogeochemistry and environmental isotopic compositions of thermal and mineral springs in Arxan, northeastern China, were used to assess the genesis of the thermal system hosted by deep-seated faults. The reservoir temperature was calculated using the mineral saturation index and geothermometers. According to isotopic analysis, the spring water was of meteoric origin. Sixteen springs in the Arxan geothermal system with outlet temperatures ranging from 10.9 to 41.0 • C were investigated. The water samples can be classified into four groups by using a Piper diagram. The aquifer in which the Group I and Group III samples were obtained was a shallow cold aquifer of the Jurassic system, which is related to the local groundwater system and contains HCO 3 -Ca·Na groundwater. The Group II and Group IV samples were recharged by deeply circulating meteoric water with HCO 3 -Na and HCO 3 ·SO 4 -Na·Ca groundwater, respectively. The springs rise from the deep basement faults. The estimated thermal reservoir temperature is 50.9-68.8 • C, and the proportion of shallow cold water ranges from 54% to 87%. A conceptual flow model based on hydrogeochemical results and hydrogeological features is given to describe the geothermal system of the Arxan springs.

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“…Data analysis revealed that this area has high fractures density and structurally controlled stream network, which are principle factors in effecting heat contact of geothermal energy between surface and subsurface. A numerical model of the geothermal system developed at this site indicated that Hammam Faraun geothermal resource originates due to its tectonic position and high heat flow as well as the deep circulation of groundwater in the structurally controlled subsurface reservoirs [62]. Based on stable isotopes of 18 O and Deuterium of thermal water samples collected from the three different hot springs in the area, it was proposed that their recharge may be due to the mixing and circulation of the Gulf of Suez water with the meteoric water that comes from regions of high altitude via sporadic rainfall-surface runoff events or that enclosed the geothermal reservoir [63].…”

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Integration of Well Logging and Remote Sensing Data for Detecting Potential Geothermal Sites along the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

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The Gulf of Suez area is one of the most favorable regions in Egypt for geothermal exploitation since it hosts an evident cluster of superficial thermal springs. Some of these thermal springs include Hammam Musa, Hammam Faraun, Sudr, Ayn Musa and Ain Sokhna, which are characterized by high temperatures ranging between 35 °C to 86.66 °C. It is this feature that makes the Gulf of Suez locality sufficient for geothermal power production. Corrected bottom hole temperature (BHT) data from 197 oil wells situated onshore and offshore of the Gulf of Suez were utilized for the present research. The results indicated that the study area has a geothermal gradient ranging from 24.9 to 86.66 °C/km, a heat flow ranging from 31 to 127.2 m W k−1, a thermal conductivity of 2.6–3.2 W m−1 k−1, and an amplitude temperature varying from 49.48 °C to 157.8 °C. The derived geothermal and geological layers were used together with the remote sensing thermal infrared and topographic data, to map relevant physiographic variables including surface elevation, fractures density, drainage density, nighttime land surface temperature and major lithological units. The nine produced variables were integrated in GIS to model the geothermal potential map (GTP) for the Gulf of Suez region. The model identifies the northeastern and the southwestern areas as equally two sites for high geothermal potential. Findings of this study demonstrate that integration of well logging and space data with the adopted geospatial techniques is a practical method for geothermal prospecting in similarly geologic and tectonic setting in Egypt and East Africa.

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Exploration and assessment of the geothermal resources in the Hammam Faraun hot spring, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Cited by 46 publications

References 31 publications

The contribution of gravity method in geothermal exploration of southern part of the Gulf of Suez–Sinai region, Egypt

The contribution of gravity method in geothermal exploration of southern part of the Gulf of Suez–Sinai region, Egypt

Hydrogeochemistry and Genesis Analysis of Thermal and Mineral Springs in Arxan, Northeastern China

Integration of Well Logging and Remote Sensing Data for Detecting Potential Geothermal Sites along the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

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