GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES IN INDIA: POSSIBILITIES FOR DIRECT USE IN THE HIMALAYAS
The Himalayan Geothermal Belt hosts nearly 150 thermal springs with temperature varying from 47 to 87 °C. The well known thermal provinces of Puga, Chumathang, Nubra geothermal provinces located in proximity to Leh and Manikaran, and other thermal locations in Kulu valley falls within HGB. Leh currently uses diesel to meet its major power demand for electricity and space heating. It is estimated that diesel generators are generating about 28,000 metric tones of CO2 resulting in greater threat to the Himalayan Glaciers. It is reported that over the last 61 years, the Gangotri glacier has receded by a distance of 1,164 meters. The available geothermal energy can be utilized to generate power and for other direct applications and save the pristine ecosystem of the Himalayas.
Chandrasekharam D.Varun Chandrasekhar
Department of Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Technology Bombay INDIA GeoSyndicate Power Private Ltd. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay INDIA
国际会议
Workshop for Decision Makers on Direct Heating Use of Geothermal Resources in Asia(亚洲地热资源直接利用国际研讨会)
天津
英文
296-304
2008-05-11（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）