Atlases of geothermal waters and energy resources in Poland

The paper presents results of geothermal projects carried out in the last 23 years by the interdisciplinary research team at the AGH University of Science and Technology, in cooperation with numerous scientific institutions, published in the form of geothermal atlases in different parts of Poland. F...

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Published in:Environmental earth sciences 2015-12, Vol.74 (12), p.7487-7495
Main Authors: Górecki, Wojciech, Sowiżdżał, Anna, Hajto, Marek, Wachowicz-Pyzik, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biogeosciences
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Energy
Energy resources
Energy sources
Environmental protection
Environmental Science and Engineering
Geochemistry
Geologists
Geology
Geophysics
Geothermal resources
Hydrology/Water Resources
Interdisciplinary research
Karst
Terrestrial Pollution
Thematic Issue
Water resources
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Summary:The paper presents results of geothermal projects carried out in the last 23 years by the interdisciplinary research team at the AGH University of Science and Technology, in cooperation with numerous scientific institutions, published in the form of geothermal atlases in different parts of Poland. For many years, the Department of Fossil Fuels at the Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, has conducted the fundamental research and implementation work, aiming at the selection of optimum areas for utilization of geothermal waters and energy. Over the years, a methodology of estimation of geothermal resources with use of advanced techniques and numerical modeling has been developed. Recapitulation of the studies of the occurrence and utilization of geothermal waters and energy within geological units of the Polish Lowlands, Carpathians and Carpathian Foredeep has been reflected in seven Atlases. The Atlases represent a result of interdisciplinary, constructive cooperation of specialists from various, often remote fields of knowledge, fundamental and technological in nature, including: geologists, geophysicists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, drilling engineers, heat engineers, and many other specialists. The Atlases enable the selection of the most promising areas for utilization of geothermal waters and energy in Poland. The best geothermal conditions are predicted in the Polish Lowlands and Podhale region although in many areas of the Carpathians and the Carpathian Foredeep favorable geothermal conditions also occur.
ISSN:1866-6280
1866-6299
DOI:10.1007/s12665-014-3832-2