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View article: Performance Analysis of Different Borehole Heat Exchanger Configurations: A Case Study in NW Italy
Performance Analysis of Different Borehole Heat Exchanger Configurations: A Case Study in NW Italy Open
The central role of heating and cooling in energy transition has been recognised in recent years, especially with geopolitical developments since February 2022 which demand an acceleration in deploying local energy sources to increase the …
View article: Effects of wildfire on soils: field studies and modelling on induced underground temperature variations
Effects of wildfire on soils: field studies and modelling on induced underground temperature variations Open
Wildfire statistics report an increasing number of deaths, damages, and force society to face exceptional repair costs also due to secondary effects such as landslides, soils erosion and water quality problems. Literature agrees that the e…
View article: Field surveys in heterogeneous rock masses aimed at hydraulic conductivity assessment
Field surveys in heterogeneous rock masses aimed at hydraulic conductivity assessment Open
In heterogeneous and fractured rock masses, joints are the most important elements controlling the hydraulic conductivity. Joints parameters are therefore crucial for estimating transport of mass and energy in many technical problems (e.g.…
View article: Field Surveys in Heterogeneous Rock Masses Aimed at Hydraulic Conductivity Assessment
Field Surveys in Heterogeneous Rock Masses Aimed at Hydraulic Conductivity Assessment Open
In heterogeneous and fractured rock masses, joints are the most important elements controlling the hydraulic conductivity. Joints parameters are therefore crucial for estimating transport of mass and energy in many technical problems (e.g.…
View article: Hybrid (Gas and Geothermal) Greenhouse Simulations Aimed at Optimizing Investment and Operative Costs: A Case Study in NW Italy
Hybrid (Gas and Geothermal) Greenhouse Simulations Aimed at Optimizing Investment and Operative Costs: A Case Study in NW Italy Open
Generally, greenhouses are high energy-consuming, sometimes accounting for 50% of the cost of greenhouse production. Geothermal energy plays a very important role in maintaining the desired temperature and reducing energy consumption. This…
View article: Borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) as backup systems in district heating and cooling contexts: results from numerical simulations
Borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) as backup systems in district heating and cooling contexts: results from numerical simulations Open
The current energy crisis since February 2022, have led governments to put in place short and long-term measures aimed at shielding consumers from the direct impact of the rising energy prices across Europe, and to counteract the continuou…
View article: Mapping Post-fire Monthly Erosion Rates at the Catchment Scale Using Empirical Models Implemented in GIS. A Case Study in Northern Italy
Mapping Post-fire Monthly Erosion Rates at the Catchment Scale Using Empirical Models Implemented in GIS. A Case Study in Northern Italy Open
Post-wildfire geological hazards are an emerging problem for a number of different environments, including areas not typically associated with these events such as the Alpine Region. The risk connected with post-fire processes such as debr…
View article: Post-wildfire erosion rates and triggering of debris flows: A case study in Susa Valley (Bussoleno)
Post-wildfire erosion rates and triggering of debris flows: A case study in Susa Valley (Bussoleno) Open
Post-wildfires geological hazards are an emerging problem in many places, including areas not typically associated with these events such as the Alpine Region. Hazards connected with post-fire processes such as debris-flows and flood-type …
View article: Modelling the Energy Production of a Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) System
Modelling the Energy Production of a Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) System Open
Geopolitical developments since February 2022 and the numerous debates on climate change such as the COP27 are pushing for a greater acceleration in decarbonising the energy sector. The use of geothermal energy for thermal energy productio…
View article: How a sensitive analysis on the coupling geology and borehole heat exchanger characteristics can improve the efficiency and production of shallow geothermal plants
How a sensitive analysis on the coupling geology and borehole heat exchanger characteristics can improve the efficiency and production of shallow geothermal plants Open
Knowledge of the thermal behaviour around and throughout borehole heat exchangers (BHEs) is essential for designing a low enthalpy geothermal plant. In particular, the type of grout used in sealing the space between BHE walls and the pipes…
View article: Improving the Efficiency of District Heating and Cooling Using a Geothermal Technology: Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES)
Improving the Efficiency of District Heating and Cooling Using a Geothermal Technology: Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) Open
View article: Alternative Use of Artificial Quarry Lakes as a Source of Thermal Energy for Greenhouses
Alternative Use of Artificial Quarry Lakes as a Source of Thermal Energy for Greenhouses Open
In northern Italy, most greenhouses rely on gas or oil heaters which are sometimes subject to high operating costs. Several greenhouses are nearby quarry lakes, which are the legacy of the expansion of cities in the last decades, including…
View article: Relating physical properties to temperature-induced damage in carbonate rocks
Relating physical properties to temperature-induced damage in carbonate rocks Open
Carbonate rocks have a widespread diffusion in the Earth crust and are extensively used in cultural heritage and buildings. These rocks can be naturally or anthropically exposed to high temperatures. Consequently, relating physical propert…
View article: Petrophysical and mechanical rock property database of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields (Mexico)
Petrophysical and mechanical rock property database of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields (Mexico) Open
Petrophysical and mechanical rock properties are key parameters for the characterization of the deep subsurface in different disciplines such as geothermal heat extraction, petroleum reservoir engineering or mining. They are commonly used …
View article: How a Sensitive Analysis Coupling Geology and Borehole Heat Exchangers Characteristics Can Improve Efficiency and Production of Geothermal Plants
How a Sensitive Analysis Coupling Geology and Borehole Heat Exchangers Characteristics Can Improve Efficiency and Production of Geothermal Plants Open
View article: Valorization of MSWI Bottom Ash as a Function of Particle Size Distribution, Using Steam Washing
Valorization of MSWI Bottom Ash as a Function of Particle Size Distribution, Using Steam Washing Open
Treatments to reduce the leaching of contaminants (chloride, sulfate, heavy metals) into the environment from bottom ash (BA) are investigated, as a function of the ash’s particle size (s). The aim is to make BA suitable for reuse as secon…
View article: Multidisciplinary study of the “Salinelle" of Paterno mud volcanoes: characteristics of the fluids and possible correlations with the activity of Mt. Etna
Multidisciplinary study of the “Salinelle" of Paterno mud volcanoes: characteristics of the fluids and possible correlations with the activity of Mt. Etna Open
Monitoring of hydrothermal fluid emissions can provide detailed information about convective upwelling of geothermal fluids and their geochemical characteristics, as a function of tectonic stress or deeper gas input. In particular, at the …
View article: Petrophysical and mechanical rock property database of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields (Mexico)
Petrophysical and mechanical rock property database of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields (Mexico) Open
Petrophysical and mechanical rock properties are key parameters for the characterization of the deep subsurface in different disciplines such as geothermal heat extraction, petroleum reservoir engineering or mining. They are commonly used …
View article: Geophysical surveys over and inside the Tobiotsuka Kofun – Okayama prefecture
Geophysical surveys over and inside the Tobiotsuka Kofun – Okayama prefecture Open
View article: Shallow geothermal technology as alternative to diesel heating of subarctic off-grid autochthonous communities in Northern Quebec (Canada)
Shallow geothermal technology as alternative to diesel heating of subarctic off-grid autochthonous communities in Northern Quebec (Canada) Open
<p>In the north of Québec (Canada), off-grid aboriginal communities rely on diesel for both space heating and electricity production. Renewable alternatives are therefore necessary to reduce the impact of burning diesel in a…
View article: Comparing transient and steady-state methods for the thermal conductivity characterization of a borehole heat exchanger field in Bergen, Norway
Comparing transient and steady-state methods for the thermal conductivity characterization of a borehole heat exchanger field in Bergen, Norway Open
View article: Thermo-Physical and Geo-Mechanical Characterization of Faulted Carbonate Rock Masses (Valdieri, Italy)
Thermo-Physical and Geo-Mechanical Characterization of Faulted Carbonate Rock Masses (Valdieri, Italy) Open
Water in rock masses is a key factor in geo-mechanics, hydrogeology, mining, geo-thermics, and more. It is relevant in interpreting rock mass behavior (e.g., water-rock interaction or slope stability), as well as in defining heat transfer …
View article: Natural and accelerated carbonation treatments for municipal solid waste incineration bottom ashes inertization: a comparative study
Natural and accelerated carbonation treatments for municipal solid waste incineration bottom ashes inertization: a comparative study Open
View article: Effects of particle size on properties and thermal inertization of bottom ashes (MSW of Turin’s incinerator)
Effects of particle size on properties and thermal inertization of bottom ashes (MSW of Turin’s incinerator) Open
View article: Outcrop analogue study to determine reservoir properties of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields, Mexico
Outcrop analogue study to determine reservoir properties of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields, Mexico Open
The Los Humeros geothermal system is steam dominated and currently under exploration with 65 wells (23 producing). Having temperatures above 380 ∘C, the system is characterized as a super hot geothermal system (SHGS). The development of su…
View article: Thermo-physical properties of grouting mixtures and 3D simulations in vertical closed loop geothermal systems
Thermo-physical properties of grouting mixtures and 3D simulations in vertical closed loop geothermal systems Open
View article: Comparison between different geothermal grouts: from composition to numerical analysis
Comparison between different geothermal grouts: from composition to numerical analysis Open
View article: Sustainability of historical dimensional stone quarry in environmental and administrative complex situation: an underground option for the zandobbio marble (Italy)
Sustainability of historical dimensional stone quarry in environmental and administrative complex situation: an underground option for the zandobbio marble (Italy) Open
View article: Outcrop analogue study to determine reservoir properties of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields, Mexico
Outcrop analogue study to determine reservoir properties of the Los Humeros and Acoculco geothermal fields, Mexico Open
View article: Fault characterization: rock mass characterization versus IR thermal transient analysis
Fault characterization: rock mass characterization versus IR thermal transient analysis Open