Challenges in Geothermal Development

This book characterizes high-temperature geothermal fields worldwide, including extension or contraction tectonics, silicic or mafic crust regions, hypersaline or less saline fluid regions, and brittle or plastic layers. It also describes the current efforts of geothermal exploration and development in Japan. New exploration technologies in geothermal development such as Full-waveform Inversion, DTS, and DAS are described. The greatest challenge is identifying targets for successful geothermal production and reinjection wells because the search incurs vast expenses. Therefore, target identification is vital to ensure the success of geothermal wells, and that focus distinguishes this book from any others on geothermal fields. The book mainly concentrates on geothermal development in Japan and includes well-targeting field examples. Geothermal engineers have contributed to the book, which is a valuable resource for engineers in this field.