High radiogenic granites of western Anatolia for EGS

Chandrasekharam, D.; Baba, Alper; Ayzit, Tolga

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“…Radiogenic granite intrusive in western Anatolia (adapted from Ref. [18]). a small component of mantle 3 He/ 4 He component in them [6,42].…”

Section: Geological and Tectonic Assessment Of Eskisehir Granitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This will offset 9.8 million tons of coal used for generating electricity [15,16,65,66]. The current CO 2 emissions from the power sector are about 400 Mt (million tons) and are projected to cross 500 Mt in another few years [15,16,18] due to electricity demand increasing by 93% by the year 2040 [63]. What Turkey needs now is technology-driven energy transformation to control CO 2 emissions and reduce the share of fossil fuels in the primary energy sector.…”

Section: Current Energy Status and Co 2 Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, Turkey has an unlimited energy source locked up in its radiogenic granites spread over an area of 6910 sq. km in the western Anatolian region [15,17,18]. When the full energy potential from EGS is tapped from the 6910 km 2 of the granites, this energy can contribute about 50% of the total primary energy source to the country and further reduce the emissions substantially.…”

Section: Role Of Egs In Energy Food and Water Securitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Radiogenic granite intrusive in western Anatolia (adapted from Ref. [18]). a small component of mantle 3 He/ 4 He component in them [6,42].…”

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A sustainable clean energy source for mitigating CO2 emissions: numerical simulation of Hamit granitoid, Central Anatolian Massif

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Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.

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Türkiye relies on coal-fired power plants for approximately 18 GW of annual electricity generation, with significantly higher CO2 emissions compared to geothermal power plants. On the other hand, geothermal energy resources, such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and hydrothermal systems, offer low CO2 emissions and baseload power, making them attractive clean energy sources. Radiogenic granitoid, with high heat generation capacity, is a potential and cleaner energy source using EGS. The Anatolian plateau hosts numerous tectonic zones with plutonic rocks containing high concentrations of radioactive elements, such as the Central Anatolian Massif. This study evaluates the power generation capacity of the Hamit granitoid (HG) and presents a thermo-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) model for a closed-loop geothermal well for harnessing heat from this granitoid. A sensitivity analysis based on fluid injection rates and wellbore length emphasizes the importance of fluid resident time for effective heat extraction. Closed-loop systems pose fewer geomechanical risks than fractured systems and can be developed through site selection, system design, and monitoring. Geothermal wellbore casing material must withstand high temperatures, corrosive environments, and should have low thermal conductivity. The HG exhibits the highest heat generation capacity among Anatolian granitoid intrusions and offers potential for sustainable energy development through EGS, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.

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High radiogenic granites of western Anatolia for EGS

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Geothermal potential of granites: Case study- Kaymaz and Sivrihisar (Eskisehir region) Western Anatolia

Geothermal potential of granites: Case study- Kaymaz and Sivrihisar (Eskisehir region) Western Anatolia

A sustainable clean energy source for mitigating CO2 emissions: numerical simulation of Hamit granitoid, Central Anatolian Massif

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