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Methods to characterize type, relevance, and interactions of organic matter and microorganisms in fluids along the flow path of a geothermal facility
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Institute for Geosciences, Applied Geology, Friedrich Schiller University, Burgweg 11, 07749 Jena, Germany
Danaé Bregnard
Laboratory of Microbiology, Institute of Biology, University of Neuchâtel Rue Emile-Argand 11, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Andrea Vieth-Hillebrand
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Stefanie Poetz
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Florian Eichinger
Hydroisotop GmbH, Woelkestraße 9, 85301 Schweitenkirchen, Germany
Guillaume Cailleau
Laboratory of Microbiology, Institute of Biology, University of Neuchâtel Rue Emile-Argand 11, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Pilar Junier
Laboratory of Microbiology, Institute of Biology, University of Neuchâtel Rue Emile-Argand 11, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Simona Regenspurg
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
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Organic matter and microbial fluid analysis are rarely considered in the geothermal industry and research. However, they can have a significant impact on the efficiency of geothermal energy production. We found a high diversity of organic compound compositions in our samples and were able to differentiate them with respect to different sources (e.g. artificial and biogenic). Furthermore, the microbial diversity undergoes significant changes within the flow path of a geothermal power plant.
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