Cluster analysis of section properties with the aim of searching areas for drilling exploration geothermal wells

Abstract

Basing on the results of magnetotelluric sounding, carried out earlier in the geothermal area under examination and developed 2D-models of electrical resistivity, porosity, permeability, temperature, thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity, an integrated cluster analysis of sections of enumerated parameters is fulfilled . 
 Combined cluster analysis enabled to detect two subsurface areas promising for drilling exploratory boreholes. One of them coincides with already developed geothermal reservoir, while another one is located at depths 2-3km in another part of the section and may be of great interest for future exploration.