Thermal Properties of Rocks and Environmental Sustainability: A Review
Sustainable environments and the pursuit of alternative energy supplies are central to modern societies. At the same time the global warming is emerging as a serious issue for all nations. In contrast to the physical and mechanical properties of rocks, the thermal properties of rocks provide inform...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Society of Economic Geologists and Mineral Technologists
2024-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Economic and Environment Geology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.econ-environ-geol.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/231/127 |
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| Summary: | Sustainable environments and the pursuit of alternative energy supplies are central to modern societies. At the same time the global warming is emerging as a serious issue for all nations. In contrast to the physical and mechanical
properties of rocks, the thermal properties of rocks provide information on its potential for alternative thermal energy sources. This study examines the earlier research studies on the evaluation of rocks' thermal properties, with a particular
emphasis on geothermal potential, dimension stone thermal comfort, and indirect evaluation utilizing characteristics including porosity, moisture content, P-wave velocity, and mineral composition. The transient approach and steady state technique were used to evaluate thermal characteristics of rocks. Given that Pakistan is among the nations adversely affected by global warming, it is imperative to investigate alternative energy sources and sustainable materials. This study aims to provide directions to enhance the knowledge base for future research to analyze thermal properties of rocks occurring in Pakistan and how strategically these rocks may be utilized to reduce global warming through environment sustainability and zero carbon emissions for achieving sustainable development goals. |
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| ISSN: | 2223-957X |