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HOT WATER FIELD [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
CONT

Hot water fields contain a water reservoir at temperatures ranging from 30°C to 100°C. Such fields can be useful for space heating, agricultural and various industrial purposes.

CONT

In general, a hot water field will tend to produce a zone of "low" resistivity, mainly on account of the dissolved salts, whereas a steam field will tend to show up a "high" resistivity zone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
CONT

En général, un champ d'eau chaude aura tendance à donner une zone à résistivité faible, principalement en raison des sels dissous, alors qu'un champ de vapeur se présentera comme une zone à résistivité élevée.

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