Gamma-ray Spectrometry in Geothermal Exploration: State of the Art Techniques

Gamma-ray Spectrometry in Geothermal Exploration: State of the Art Techniques

Gamma-ray spectrometry is a surveying technique that allows the calculation of the heat produced during radioactive decay of potassium, uranium, and thorium within rock. Radiogenic heat producing rocks are often targets for geothermal exploration and production. Hence, refinements in gamma-ray spect...

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Main Authors: Alistair T. McCay, Thomas L. Harley, Paul L. Younger, David C. W. Sanderson, Alan J. Cresswell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
energy
geothermal
gamma
radiation
resource
spectroscopy
granite
Scotland
survey
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/8/4757

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