During his studies, Thue Bording researched methods to determine the thermal properties of earth materials. Knowledge of the thermal properties of earth materials are important in a wide range geoscience fields, especially in regards to geothermal modelling. In order to obtain both thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity, Thue Bording has revisited the two classical methods, the divided bar method and the needle probe method, both in which only the thermal conductivity is normally measured.   

The new research findings contribute to the determination of thermal properties of earth materials. The methods developed are applicable to existing equipment at laboratories all over the world.

The PhD degree was completed at the Department of Geoscience, Science and Technology, Aarhus University.

This résumé was prepared by the PhD student.

Time: Thursday 14 April 2016 at 12.15
Place: Building 1671, room 137, Auditorium, Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University
Title of dissertation: Improved laboratory methods for the determination of thermal properties of earth materials
Contact information: Thue Bording, e-mail: thue.bording@geo.au.dk, tel.: +4522974797
Members of the assessment committee:
Prof. Dr. Ernst Huenges, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Germany
Dr. Villy Fjeldskaar, Tectonor, Stavanger, Norway
Associate Professor Anders Vest Christiansen (chair), Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University
Main supervisor:
Associate Professor Niels Balling, Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University
Co-supervisor:
Professor Søren Bom Nielsen, Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University
Language: The PhD dissertation will be defended in English.