Prediction Approach for Petrothermal Properties in Al Hashimiyya Basalts-Jordan

Al-Zyoud, S.

doi:10.4236/ojg.2019.91004

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“…Thermal conductivity is proportionally correlates with some mineral constituents of basalts. A predicting model which link basalt thermal conductivity with its mineral constituents in this area has been approached [16]. [42]).…”

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Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Al Hashimiyya Basaltic Rocks, Jordan

Al-Zyoud¹

2019

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Geothermal exploration in northern Jordan is in juvenile phase. North eastern basaltic desert is expected to host, with other rock formations, a shallow geothermal field. For efficient geothermal potential evaluation, a complete understanding of thermo-physical properties of deep reservoir rocks is of utmost importance. Due to the complex technical thermo-physical evaluations of basalts in depth, surficial basalts extending to the west were evaluated. Accordingly, six basaltic sub-flows from Al Hashimiyya were examined into their thermo-physical and mechanical properties. The flows represent the western extinction of large olivine basalt eruption. Different properties were evaluated for oven dried samples: thermal conductivity, permeability, porosity, density and specific heat capacity. In addition, basalts mechanical properties were examined: compressional wave velocity, unconfined compressive strength, indirect tensile strength and point load tests. The results were correlated in proportional patterns. They indicated that thermal conductivity of the studied basalts is dependent on porosity and permeability in parallel with mineral composition. It's found that mechanical properties are controlled by porosity and permeability, too. The studied basalt properties exhibit slight deviation from the continental basalts thermo-physical and mechanical properties reported in the region. Thermal conductivity ranges between 1.89 and 1.32 W•m −1 •K −1 , whereas the porosity and permeability averages at 10.64% and 9.75899E−15 m 2 , respectively. Additionally, unconfined compressive strength averages at 104.9 Mpa and it's almost 20 times higher than indirect tensile strength which ranges from 8.73 to 2.21 Mpa. As the samples were tested under laboratory conditions, in situ conditions will not be reflected by such values. At greater depth, temperature, pressure and hydrothermal activities will certainly affect rock properties. Micro fractures, whether it will be filled or not, will affect basalts properties, too. The results of this work will be used to develop a comprehensive thermo-physico-mechanical How to cite this paper: Al-Zyoud, S. (2019) Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Al Hashimiyya Basaltic Rocks, Jordan.

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“…[10]- [16]). Nevertheless, some investigations include oceanic basalt thermo-physical properties [17] have been done, such results could not be applied for continental flood basalts in Jordan.…”

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Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Al Hashimiyya Basaltic Rocks, Jordan

Al-Zyoud¹

2019

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“…The basin has sediment strata of the Great Wall (Pt2), Jixian (Pt3), and Sinian (Pt3) formations and the ones during Cambrian, Ordovician, Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Early Cretaceous, and Quaternary periods, with a total thickness of 5000 to 10,000 meters. The central part of OB lacks O2 to C1 and K2 strata ( [7] [8] [9] [10]).…”

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The Origins of the Arc-Shaped Langshan Uplift and Linhe Trench

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Hou

2024

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In the northern part of the Ordos Basin, there is a 325 km long arc-shaped Langshan uplift and a 15 km-deep Linhe Trench in front of Langshan, which are rare geological phenomena for which origins no one has explained. This article comprehensively analyzes the research achievements over the past 40 years of geology, geomorphology, seismic exploration, paleogeography, and oil and gas exploration in the Ordos Basin and Langshan. It recognizes that the northern part of the Ordos Basin experienced a meteorite impact in the Late Cretaceous period. The impact pushed the block northwest ward, subducting after colliding with igneous rocks in the north. This sudden event formed a clear arc-shaped mountain zone in the north and a wedge-shaped trench in front of the mountain. The chaotic layers, prolonged and continuous faults, and numerous thrust layers in the Langshan, a negative anomaly area in the center of the northern Ordos, abnormal orientation of crystalline basement structures in the north of Ordos, Moho uplift, and distribution of meteorite fragments in the northwest of Langshan, all of these geological phenomena support the occurrence of the meteorite impact event, forming the arc-shaped Langshan and the Trench.

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“…Though Sultan Qaboos has promoted national over tribal identity, tribalism remains a potent social force, and a source of honor, in Oman and across the Arab peninsula (Al-Farsi, 2013; Barber, 2007; Cooke, 2014). Tribalism strongly influences Majlis elections (Barber, 2007; see also Al-Zyoud, 2009 and Sabbagh, 2005 on Jordan and Yemen). Tribes and tribal blocs informally nominate candidates, sometimes forming agreements to circulate candidacies among tribes, and also mobilize voter turnout (Al-Farsi, 2013).…”

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“…However, we argue that the informal institution of tribalism constitutes another significant barrier to women’s representation in Oman. Case studies of some Arabic countries report tribalism restricts women’s access to parliament (Al-Zyoud, 2009; Sabbagh, 2005). However, there are no individual-level studies testing the explanatory power of tribalism along with gender ideology and religion.…”

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Electing women to new Arab assemblies: The roles of gender ideology, Islam, and tribalism in Oman

Subhi

Smith

2017

International Political Science Review

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As Arab monarchies increasingly adopt and empower consultative assemblies, women’s representation varies markedly across countries. What leads citizens in these new electoral systems to vote for women? This study investigates the determinants of support for women’s representation using the first electoral survey ever conducted in Oman, prior to the October 2015 Majlis al Shura elections. It considers cross-nationally recognized factors – gender ideology and religion – and tribalism, a factor heretofore largely unexplored. Confirming prior studies, citizens with traditional gender ideology are much less supportive of women’s representation. Developing a simultaneous equations model, we show that religiosity and tribalism shape gender ideology. Unlike in Western countries, education is unassociated with attitudes, and there is no generational shift towards equality; younger men are less supportive of women’s representation than are older men. Increasing women’s representation requires not only increasing citizen demand for female leaders, but also changing informal tribal and formal electoral institutions.

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Prediction Approach for Petrothermal Properties in Al Hashimiyya Basalts-Jordan

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Al Hashimiyya Basaltic Rocks, Jordan

Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Al Hashimiyya Basaltic Rocks, Jordan

The Origins of the Arc-Shaped Langshan Uplift and Linhe Trench

Electing women to new Arab assemblies: The roles of gender ideology, Islam, and tribalism in Oman

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