Heat flow in Albania

Čermák, Vladimír; Krešl, Milan; Kučerová, Lenka; Šаfanda, Jan; Frashëri, A.; Kapedani, Nazif; Lico, Rushan; Cano, Daver

doi:10.1016/0375-6505(95)00036-4

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“…Moreover, the thermal gradient of geotherms 1, 2, 3 (Peri-Adriatic Depression) and 6 ranges from 14.6 to 16.8 mKm −1 , these values being similar to those obtained by Frasheri et al [6] for the Pre-Adriatic Depression (from 15 to 21.3 mKm −1 ). Instead, geotherms 4 and 5 show a different temperature gradient (9.7-10.5 mKm −1 ) produced by the minor radiogenic heat (H B ) imposed, following Muceku et al [12], taking into account Cermak et al [5].…”

Section: Thermal Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We used the values obtained by Dragoni et al [41] for the basement of the Apulian foreland crust for the heat related with radioactive decay in the crust (H B = 3.15 mWm −3 ) and for the distance of its decrease with depth (H = 8 km). Instead, we assumed different values for the radioactive decay-related heat (H B < H B ), i.e., 1.6 mWm −1 for the internal part of the Internal Albanides crystalline basement (pseudo-wells number 4 and 5 in Figure 6) [5,11], considering the observation by Frasheri and Frasheri [42] that "the granites of the crystalline basement, with the radiogenic heat generation, represent the heat source". This takes into account the very low radiogenic heat produced by ophiolitic rocks, as well as the increasing surface heat flow measured in the ophiolitic belt being mainly produced by heat rising from depth [42].…”

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“…In fact, knowing the thermal structure of the continental lithosphere is pivotal for the study of tectonic, geodynamic and surface processes, e.g., [1][2][3][4]. At present, a series of temperature profile measurements from selected boreholes are available for the entire country of Albania, resulting in a regional setting characterized by an increasing geothermal gradient from the west (Peri-Adriatic Depression) to the east (Internal Albanides), although its detailed pattern in the inner Albanides is unclear [5]. Understanding the constraints on the lithospheric thermal regime exerted by mantle dynamics has been considered the first step to study the high heat flow value (about 60 mWm −2 ) of the Internal Albanides [6].…”

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Thermal Structure of the Northern Outer Albanides and Adjacent Adriatic Crustal Sector, and Implications for Geothermal Energy Systems

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Using an analytical methodology taking into account heat flow density data, frictional heating, temperature variations due to the re-equilibrated conductive state after thrusting and geological constrains, we calculated surface heat flow, geotherms and isotherms along a balanced and restored regional geological cross-section. Our results highlight the impact of frictional heating produced by thrusts on the thermal structure of the study area, leading to a raising of the isotherms both in the inner Albanides to the E and in the Adriatic sector offshore. Minimum values of Qs in the surroundings of Tirana and the reconstructed 2D thermal structure suggest less favorable conditions for exploitation of geothermal energy, besides the direct use (Borehole Heat Exchanger-Geothermal Heat Pump systems). Nevertheless, the occurrence of the “Kruja geothermal zone”, partially overlapping this area and including hot spring manifestations, emphasize the structural control in driving hot fluids to the surface with respect to the regional thermal structure.

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“…In the Heat Flow Density Map of Albania are observed two characteristics (Fig. 9) (Çermak et al 1996, Frasheri 1993, 1999:…”

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Albanides, a Typical Part of the Alpine Mediterranean Folded Belt, in the Light of the Geophysical Studies

Frashëri¹,

Bushati²

2008

70th EAGE Conference and Exhibition Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2008

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The Albanides represents the assemblage of the geological structures in the territory of Albania. In the paper are presented the structural analysis of the Albanides according to the seismological, reflection seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and geothermal surveys. Two major peleogeographic domains form the Albanides. The Internal Albanides formed part of the Subpelagonian Trough. The External Albanides was developed out of the western passive margin and continental shelf of the Adriatic plate. Regional gravity anomalies and seismological studies results are interpreted as caused by the variation of the depth of Moho discontinuity, and a block construction of the crust. The Earth crust in Albanides is interrupted by a system of longitudinal fractures in NW-SE direction and transversal fractures. Intensive Bouguer anomalies and turbulent magnetic field with weak anomalies characterize ophiolitic belt of the Internal Albanides. These data show about the allochton character of ophiolites. The relations between the Internal and the External Albanides have a nape character, going toward S-W. A joint characteristic of structural belt of Ionian and Kruja zones in External Albanides is their westward thrusting, too. Two tectonic styles are observed in the Ionian tectonic zone: duplex and imbricate tectonic. Miocene and Pliocene molasses of Peri-Adriatic Depression cover Western part of Ionian zone. Interpretation of the results of integrated geophysical surveys, in the framework of geological studies is presented in the paper.

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“…However, there is no information on data quality, which depends on several independent factors (precision of measurements, depth of boreholes, stability of temperature gradient, etc.). In order to improve the IHFC database quality, the few new published thermal data in Europe have been added (Cermak et al, 1996;Nemcock et al, 1998;Demetrescu and Andreescu, 1994;Aydin, Karat, and Kocak, 2005), related data have been clustered, and a quality criterion has been applied. In addition, numerous anomalous values have been removed (e.g., those lower than 25 mW m −2 ).…”

Section: Thermal Conductivity Temperature Gradient and Heat Flow Dementioning

confidence: 99%

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Ledru¹,

Frottier

2010

Geothermal Energy Systems

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Heat flow in Albania

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Thermal Structure of the Northern Outer Albanides and Adjacent Adriatic Crustal Sector, and Implications for Geothermal Energy Systems

Thermal Structure of the Northern Outer Albanides and Adjacent Adriatic Crustal Sector, and Implications for Geothermal Energy Systems

Albanides, a Typical Part of the Alpine Mediterranean Folded Belt, in the Light of the Geophysical Studies

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