Virtual centre for geofluids and thermodynamic data

• What is the Virtual Centre for Geofluids and Thermodynamic Data?
• Why a virtual centre?
• How does it work?
• Who can use the virtual centre?
• Related links

• Public applications:
  • FreeGs thermodynamic calculator
  • Fluid Inclusion web application (preliminary release)
• Database admin login for PC Users (Internet Explorer only) : Log in to FreeGs database | Information for new users

What is the virtual centre for geofluids and thermodynamic data?

This virtual centre consists of:

• the Fluid Inclusion web application which stores data on the composition of geofluids and allows calculation of derived fluid properties using equations of state;
• The FreeGs system consists of:
  • the FreeGs thermodynamics database which stores data on thermodynamic properties of geologically important substances (minerals, gases and aqueous species) (see abstract and concept); and
  • FreeGs thermodynamic calculator.

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Why a virtual centre?

The virtual centre has been established by the Predictive Mineral Discovery Cooperative Research Centre (pmd*CRC) so that data relevant to geofluids may be stored in and accessed from a single point. It aims to provide an up-to-date reference centre for thermodynamic data and geofluids from various geological settings.

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How does it work?

Chemical and thermodynamic data are stored in Geoscience Australia's databases and accessed by a series of forms. These forms are used to update and maintain data and to facilitate data retrieval.

To acquire a login and instructions on how to use the system, please go to the login page. Thermodynamic data reports of all data available to the public, which do not require a login, can be accessed from the FreeGs thermodynamic calculator.

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Who can use the virtual centre?

Anybody who carries out thermodynamic modelling or research on fluid inclusions is welcome to use the Virtual Centre to store and/or retrieve data. If required, data may be kept confidential by arrangement with Geoscience Australia.

To acquire a login and instructions on how to use the system please go to the login page. Thermodynamic data reports of all data available to the public, which do not require a login, can be accessed from the FreeGs thermodynamic calculator.

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Related links

• Virtual centre for geofluids and thermodynamic data
• Fluids inclusion database project
• FreeGs project
• FreeGs thermodynamic calculator
• HCh package for geochemical modelling