| Title | Possibility of Geothermal Heating System in Arkhangai Province Centre, Mongolia |
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| Authors | Purevsuren Dorj |
| Year | 2005 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | geothermal heating, Arkhangai province centre |
| Abstract | This paper highlights building heating system difficulties facing provincial centres in Mongolia and possibilities of using of alternative energy sources such as geothermal energy. Mongolia has one of the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per capita and GHG emissions per $GDP in the world (Improved Urban Stoves 2000). Based on a recent study (2003), for example the DH company of Arkhangai province centre had spent US$ 220,152 as coal transportation cost alone which is the most common typical picture of heating systems expenses of rural locations in Mongolia. The geochemical exploration studies of the Khangai geothermal area showed no scaling tendency (Gendenjamts 2003). Further detailed geological and geophysical exploration works are next plan for the geothermal development of Arkhangai province centres to define the exact locations for exploration drilling. A modelling of Arkhangai geothermal heating system will be based on the existing heating system distribution pipeline networks and will incorporate future heat demands. Techno-Economic feasibility study for heating and electrification for consumers using geothermal energy is a fundamental aspect of the future geothermal development in Mongolia. |