Geothermics pp 15-52 | Cite as

Heat Conduction and Thermal Parameters

  • Vincenzo Pasquale
  • Massimo Verdoya
  • Paolo Chiozzi
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Abstract

This chapter presents the basic equations for conductive heat transfer and the main thermal parameters of the rocks, in particular the thermal conductivity and radiogenic heat. Also, it outlines the most commonly used techniques for estimating these parameters. Models involving the application of mixing laws for a mineral aggregate are discussed together with techniques for estimating the in situ thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity. Finally, methods for determining the radiogenic heat in the crust are introduced.

Keywords

Conductive heat flow Thermal properties Thermal conductivity measurements Radiogenic heat Laboratory and ground gamma-ray spectrometry 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Vincenzo Pasquale
    • 1
  • Massimo Verdoya
    • 1
  • Paolo Chiozzi
    • 1
  1. 1.University of GenovaGenovaItaly

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