D/A Customer: Petroleum industry Rev. 1
Minimizing risk of thermalwater influx in alpine deep drilling wells
Abnormal geologic formation pressures in deep drilling wells situated in the Bavarian-Austrian Alps sometimes caused underground rock fluidal movement and disordered water influx. Well penetration had to be stopped, additional drilling advance was impossible, money was lost.
After detailed investigation for problem solving, change of the kind and depth of casing setting was recommend-ded for selective fluid production out of different geological layers. Today also deviated wells can be drilled.
SK/A Customer: Petroleum industry Rev. 2
Dry deep drilling wells for hydrocarbons: Additional alternative use in the Vienna Basin
For the petroleum industry the possible crosswise influence of simultaneous oil and formation water production is of essential interest. Geologic profile sections show the connection of underground formations over distances up to 100 km through the Vienna Basin. The additional cross border exploration for geothermal resources out of dry deep drilling wells could be relevant in the case of energy price rising.
Scenarios show the possible production of geothermal energy out of different earth depths. Producing energy from natural thermal water out of wells, or from enhanced hot dry rock fluids are discussed.
RUS/BY Customer: Ministry Rev. 3
Remote Sensing as exploration tool for drilling wells
In a study carried out in connection with experts in different fields coming from the states of the former USSR measures for remote sensing recognition of earth underground resources have been developed. For the relevant ministry examples of deposits of oil, gas, water and mineral resources in RUS, BY, A have been testet.
Today the measures are used not only in the above mentioned fields, but additionally also for mapping and evaluating environmental problems and restoring after hazards. They are a quick and cheap tool in the stages of planning and controlling environmental alterations.
H/A Customer: Regions development organisation Rev. 4
Cross border water production scenario in the western part of the Pannonian basin
For regional economic development in a state border area natural subsurface source water and gas resources have been evaluated for balneotherapeutic use. Mineralized carbon-dioxide water could be found, and will be used for medical spa and drinking purposes.
Different types of water in special geologic layers can be investigated with only one deep drilling well. Unwished influence and possible cross flow must be correctly evaluated, and minimized. It is not allowed to injure drinkable fresh water resources or mineralized water producing wells in the area.
CZ/A Customer: Government Rev. 5
Mineralthermalwater exploration & Geothermal feasibility for spa & medical purposes in southern Moravia
In the border area international spa constructions should be established step by step: Exploration reports of old deep drilling wells from archives in the petroleum industry are reinvestigated to the question of the existence of subsurface water resources, which could be used for sanitary and healing purposes in local hotels or medical centres. Reconstruction of old wells (down to 5 km) or drilling new ones for producing different types of water are discussed. Different locations are compared for evaluating risks and costs.
In this study 2 new drilling wells for mineral water (0.7 km depth) and brines (> 1,5 km) are recommended for medical or spa purposes at different places, and a geothermal power plant additional.
RO Customer: Investors consortium Rev. 6
Thermalwater feasibility Transsilvania
In this expertise the estimated deposits and temperatures of mineral water resources in deep rock formations in the Transsilvanian Basin are carried out. Producing natural brines at a medical and spa location 600 km away from the sea shore is the main target. Also possible governmental restrictions for the planned production phase in the protective area are discussed.
Results are positive for the investor, the architects and the management: The project will be established en-bloc (land property, constructions, well drilling and all licenses).
A/H Customer: Government Rev.12
Geological archive data assessment as a part for land use topics in eastern Austria
The post-script evaluation of data (seismics, well drilling, formation testing, analyses etc.) from former mining exploration activities in combination with aerophoto mapping has provided a lot of additional underground information, without any expensive field work. Potential resources for the possible future production of water, energy or minerals/ores were discovered for a later check in the field.
For less than 0,5% of the original cost of these information, the data re-evaluation is a new planning tool to the government for eventual permissions for special land use purposes or for environment protection measures.
A/D Customer: Building construction company Rev. 7
Ground estates investigation for engineering construction sites in the circumalpine area
Special thematic mapping & subsurface investigation cover the questions “groundwater deposits & problems, local geothermal energy potential, slope instability & possible earthquake hazard, underground leakages, eventual contamination detection, natural radioactivity” at a special location. A package of very sophisticated methods from the oil industry serves additional information in a quick & proper way to the land owner/buyer for a good price.
For < 5% of worth increase of the ground estate incl. construction the investor got the building permission.
A Customer: Hydroelectric power planting company Rev. 8
Subsurface water problems: Predicted versus real underground behaviour at the cavernsite in the alps
Hazards like rock fall, hang sliding, slope instability, permafrost effects, flood debris, avalanches, tectonic fracturing, mineral alteration & solution, and following rock destabilization forced by water & other fluids could create underground problems at the mountainous cavern site. A tunnel system crossing different rock formations up to 1 km under earth surface for a hydroelectrical power plant has been pre-investigated, and re-evaluated after tunnel opening.
The risk of geological problems could be minimized by detailed thematic mapping (incl. aerophoto image evaluation), by adaption of the building construction to the special situation, by the kind of cavity opening, and by the right evaluation of the time behaviour of rock supporting measures.
A Customer: Public-private partnership Rev. 9
Reconstruction of the underground thermal-infrastructure in Carinthia
In an old & well known winter tourism region in a high mountainous area, a couple of drilling wells is used for water production: The so created additional possibility to offer spa purposes brought 1,5 MW geothermal energy production, 500.000m3 thermal water, drinkable water, water for artificial snow generation, 500.000 guests p.a.
A water spring protection area as the exclusive right for two 5-star-hotels, and 2 public spa centres has been established by the government.
A Customer: Government Rev.10
Reactivation of a medical rehabilitation centre in Lower Austria
At the edge of an oil field in the Vienna Basin at a depth of 1 km an Iod-Mineral-Brine, and a mineral water deposit were discovered by the methods of the petroleum industry. The total underground infrastructure (drilling wells, shafts, the definition of the protective area, pipeline, water treatment plant, final recycling or disposal) and all licenses could be served as a package successfully and for a good price in a short period of time.
So the first step for the reactivation of a historical spa & medical rehabilitation centre from an ancient period of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy has been achieved. Today you can visit there a neurological station and hotels for medical recreation.
A Customer: Architect Rev.11
Mineral water for an alpine area
Natural groundwater of different geological origin sometimes has different mineral/gas content, and could be used for different purposes of medical treatment: In a tectonic mixed fracture zone in the alps, sulphur water out of natural gypsum layer, salt water (dissolved minerals halite, glauberite, epsomite) out of salinar rock formations, and moor water have been explored for medical purposes in a touristic region.
Under the doctors watch in an recreation center sickness/pain of stomach, pancreas, lever, thyroid dysfunction, or gastro entero disease could be healed or eased by bathing, drinking, inhaling or applying wet packs of the different types of these natural mineral water.
A Customer: Univ. Vienna Rev.13
Geological & Engineering Geological field investigations for a hydroelectric tunnel pipeline site in the Mölltal area/Carinthia
The steep flanks of the alpine valley, formed by glaciers during the ice age period, are influenced recently by permafrost melting because of climatic changes. Geological hazards to the underlying constructions and houses are possible. Therefore a surface pipeline must be reconstructed inside the compact crystalline rock formation.
A detailed thematic field map of real and possible future natural hazards was the basis for a tunnel prognosis, and allowed a decision to future land use.
A Dissertate Rev.14
Geological & geotechnical hydro-tunnel investigation in high alpine region with special respect to tectonic shear zones & fractures
For a new tunnel system (3 tunnels & shafts, 21 km) field & laboratory investigations of different crushed rock types helped to discover deep lying problem zones buried by high mountains. Petrophysical, geochemical and mineralogical measurements showed parts of the planned tunnel line, were additional rock supporting measures must be constructed.
The early stage of investigation (before tunnel planning) allowed later quick drilling advance in the geological problem zones, and helped to minimize the cost range.
A Scientific publication Rev.15
Geotechnical experiences at the cavernsite during tunnelling: A comparison between mechanical & machine made horizontal drilling progress of subsurface construction in the Kreuzeck area
For planning a tunnel project a re-evaluation of tectonical and hydrogeological problems in different rock formations in the surrounding area has been done. Zones for quick machine made tunnel penetration (rates up to 63m per day), and alternatively parts of problematic rock behaviour are defined.
Successfully has been decided to cross the problematic zones in steep angle, and by conventional mechanical blasting technique.
A/SLO Customer: Hydroelectric power planting company Rev.16
Special thematic field mapping at the dam foundation site for a new cross border water storage power plant / retention basin at Koralm
Some polymetamorphic rock types with very abrasive, elongated minerals influence every underground building construction. The geometry of structure & texture of the geological formation, and the dipping angle of rock schistosity are relevant for every underground mountain strength & tension.
The dam weight and structure settled later on had to balance every inadequate rock distortion. Recommended multiaxial pressure tests helped to predict the longtime rock behaviour.
A/SK Customer: Hydroelectric power planting company Rev.17
Setting a hydrogeological drilling campagne in the northern Vienna Basin for hydraulic investigations for a cross border hydraulic power station
Published literature from the petroleum exploration made visible deep lying aquifers in some sand formations of neogene age. Possible pending water level should be integrated to a mathematical groundwater model. 30 new drilled boreholes, groundwater testing & logging was done.
The results helped to evaluate the influence of different underground water deposits to the hydraulic behaviour (leaking versus tighting) of the part of river section influenced by the Danube power station.
A Customer: Hydroelectric power planting company Rev.18
Archive data evaluation for hydraulic ground water modelling in Vienna city
Investigation by drilling inside the area of a big city is impossible because of the kind of land use and the big number of inhabitants. So the first stage of data evaluation has been done by sampling of notices from underground building constructions of any size, any period of time, and done for every purpose. Water flow rates & chemistry have been calculated by archive data only.
So the number of additional new drilling wells & testing could be minimized to the absolutely necessary places.
HRO Offer: Government Rev.19
Geological, geotechnical & hydrological investigations for a possible small hydroelectric power plant for water consumption & energy generation in the area of Dubrovnik
The river spends the wide range of 2 up to 60.000m3 per second. Flood problems in the Karst region should be mildered. Also drinkable water must be guaranteed for human consumption. Offered were the geomechanical investigations for dam construction, for the water basin behind, and all hydrogeological & geotechnical work.
The process of decision for financing & winning the contract is under operation.
HRO Offer: PPP Rev.20
Exploration for drinkable spring water out of the marine floor at the ocean coast area
Natural fresh water springs on the marine floor at a water depth up to 30m, covered by mud & sand, are known near the Adriatic coast. A very sophisticated special construction for production of drinkable water out of the ocean floor, without any salt water influx under different water pressure conditions, should be offered later on.
The process of decision for financing & winning the contract is under operation.
KOS Offer: Finanance investor Rev.21
Technical evaluation of reports for the future installation of six small hydroelectric power plants
A local expert group carried out a prefeasibility study to the project. A London based consortium asked for the case of financing for an additional evaluation of the paper by an independent expert team from a third country to recognize facts versus options. Additional field work should be recommended.
To evaluate are the natural environment potential, the meteorological & hydraulic situation prognosted, possible ecological problems, the forecasted energetic output for different scenarios, and the general price calculation of the whole project.
A Customer: Petroleum company Rev.22
Refinery Underground evaluation Vienna area
The historical, forced by war, and eventual new hydrocarbon leakages polluted the underground. The question is, how to minimize influx of natural & refined oil leakages to drinkable water resources of Vienna city consumers. A lot of drilling wells pumping water hinders eventual problems for the inhabitants. These costs are permanently a lot of money.
Unfortunately the detailed investigation shows there is no other possibility to solve the problems near a big city in a proper way.
A Customer: Scientific research institute Rev.23
No deep water resources in this part of the Molasse zone hindering an atomic waste deposit
Old wells of the petroleum industry showed in a quick look evaluation the local situation of tight mud formation to a depth of 1km below earth surface. Because there is no groundwater available, the further investigation of additional measurements could be recommended for information in detail.
After investigating other areas the government will decide, how to go on.
A Customer: Private Community Rev.24
New refuse deposits in the Vienna basin east/upstream of Vienna city
Some possible tight sediments have been investigated for eventual deposits of special refuse. Investigations concerning the hydrogeological situation, tectonic problems (earth quakes, land sliding) and eventual leaking showed the necessity for a drilling programme for additional data.
Because of public relations the further investigation has been deleted.
A/CZ Customer: Government Rev.25
Ancient refuse deposits in the northern Vienna Basin
Near the border line old waste deposits above karst formation could leak into groundwater. The question was, how to stop or prevent additional problems to surrounding water wells. Geophysical investigation, data from hydrochemical samples & infrared aerophoto flights helped to define an exploration programme to detect the extent of the contaminated area.
So measurements well known from the petroleum industry were adapted to recognize the polluted zones. A drilling/pumping programme has been developed.
A Customer: Government Rev.26
Contributions to groundwater monitoring for contamination detection in southern Vienna Basin
In a groundwater producing area, and near tectonic fault zones, a fully integrated geotechnical investigation programme should watch the long time behaviour of old deposits of hazardous waste. It is less expensive to watch the ongoing process of eventual alteration, than to excavate all deposits preventively.
An automated System of data measuring, online recording, and remote transmission has been installed.
A Customer: University institute Rev.27
The synrock concept for radioactive waste deposits
A literature review was done to discuss the question “witch amount of radioactive elements could take place in the crystal lattice of synthetic minerals”. An artificial rock of pegmatite composition, and also some structures of marls can solute up to 30% of transuranium metals and other chemical elements in their pattern.
In Australia experiments with such artificial structures have been done.
A Customer: Mining company Rev.28
Ancient quarries use for waste deposits in the Bohemian Massive
Gneiss outcrops, 50 years under production of decor stones and split material, could not be hold any longer. So the old quarries must be filled with inert material. Therefore special industrial waste and rest masses like sand & stones could be filled in, when geotechnical investigations show the tightness of the geological underground.
In this 850mio. years old metamorphic sediment all permissions for the secondary use of the quarries were given.
A Customer: Mining company Rev.29
New capital for a carbonate mine in Lower Austria
The mining company did not know, in which direction the quarry must be enlarged for future production. By geophysical measures, geological structural mapping, and therefore a small number of geotechnical well drilling only, a huge cubature of additional rock deposit at a low depth was discovered.
The company got new capital because of a proofed additional carbonate rock deposit.
A Customer: Mining Company Rev.30
Evaluation of Gypsum deposits in the Calcareous Alps in eastern Austria
Some Gypsum outcrops in the mountainous region have been mapped for new evaluation for possible mining. Because of the remote situation of the area, the necessity of venture capital, and the dispersed distribution of the treshold no recommendation for additional production could be given.
The company saved a lot of money in the early stage of exploration.
A Scientific publication Rev.31
Contribution to Lithium ore detection in crystalline rock formation in the Eastern Alps
Pegmatites in a new tunnel system underlying the Kreuzeck mountains show the mineral Spodumen. On earth surface the ore has not been detected yet. Samples were taken for comparison with other outcrops in the alps.
Because of the expectation of future enlarged battery supported electromobility, the reconstruction of mining in the alps, and the reindustrialization in Europe is taken into account.
A Customer: Oil & gas industry Rev.32
Geological field operating for superdeep drilling wells in the Vienna Basin & in the Alps
A lot of exploration wells up to a total vertical depth of 8,5km in & under the basin, and up to a depth of 6 km in & under the alps discovered hydrocarbons, coal, thermal brines & mineral water. The operating covered the wide range of very sophisticated methods, including well & mud logging, measuring while drilling, well deviation controlling, abnormal pressure detection, and all petrologic work.
Also the governmental licenses for exploration & production were fulfilled.
A/D Customer: Oil & gas industry Rev.33
Verification of office mapped satellite & aerophoto anomalies in Karwendel mountains
Quick look mapping & evaluating of images (visible light for different amplitudes, infrared) from different periods of time is a cheap way to get first information over a large area. For details it is necessary to go in the field for recognizing structural & tonal anomalies. In this case, photo lineaments and circulars should be checked for geological relevance in the mountainous area.
Scanner images from the satellites Landsat, Seasat, Spot, Kosmos were checked. Later on additional field gas measures were done at selected points near as geologic fault zones identified structures for methane recognition.
A Customer: Government Rev.34
Coal bed logging for geological structure contour mapping in northern Burgenland
An old drilling & logging campaign was re-evaluated for the time parallelisation of different sedimentary layers. Brown coal beds are a good indicator (marker horizon) for tectonic & sedimentary movement of the former near coast area. Coal methane gases could be detected by earth surface leaking.
Calculations from a lot of wells allowed to draw cross sections & areal structure maps for different time periods and time depending tectonic fracture development.
A Scientific publication Rev.35
Development: Quartz fabrics in alpine crystalline shear zones under different conditions
The ongoing process of crystallization & deformation of polymetamorphic rocks under different temperature & pressure conditions by time are investigated in a part of the Alps. The relatively & absolute time of fold & shear propagation is given for local mica schists & paragneisses.
Influences to rock abrasivity & formation drilling advance by different mineral content is discussed.
A/SK Customer: Government, oil & gas industry Rev.36
Horizontal & vertical seismic profiling in the Vienna Basin & Burgenland
As a reference project at different parts of the Basin a re-evaluation of seismic profiles for different purposes has been made. Deep & shallow drilling data, core samples, well logs & tests are included for drawing contour maps & cross sections.
So ancient data from the petroleum industry are used for the recognition of deep water resources in a quick and proper way.
IND/USA Universities Vienna & Zurich Rev.37, 38
Alpine & Himalayan & Rocky Mountains Cross sections: A comparison by excursion
Excursions 400 km north-south in the Himalayan range along a profile line show a cross section through a geologic young mountain range. 8 weeks field work brought a lot of rock samples, which were compared under the microscope with these of the Eastern Alps.
The east-west profile through the Rocky Mountains shows an analogy to the north-south cross section through the Eastern Alps. Formations of the same age & origin cover big disseminated ore deposits. Mining on the one hand, and national parks on the other are not in opposition. There are mining shafts & tunnels, where the whole infrastructure is installed underground, and not visible on earth´s surface.
The very high exposed landscapes allow to see the tectonic style under floral uncovered conditions.
A/H Customer: Mining company Rev.39
River bed sediment sampling for heavy mineral prospection in the Köszegy mountains
For military reason the ultrabasite rock formation has been investigated for deposits of zinnober, titanite, rutile, ilmenite etc. Heavy mineral washing out of sand gave a first look in a short period of time for an overview of the area.
A Customer: Governmt., PPP, Univ. Rev.40
Wien 2 Go: Field walk and homepage
For touristic purposes a field walk & online webpage shows stressed business persons some lakes and water deposits in an urban area. During a recreation walk the different water types, their flora, fauna and underground situation, but also skyline and infra structure of Vienna around could be visited at special points of view.
