GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; BRINES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; COMPUTER CODES; B CODES; GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS; WATER VAPOR; CHEMICAL COMPOSITION; DENSITY; ENTROPY; PRESSURE MEASUREMENT; SUPERHEATING; TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT; VOLUME; FLUIDS;...
A computer program called BPROP7 was written to enable the user to obtain conveniently the thermodynamic properties of brine and water vapor in combination, given at least three of nine parameters. The parameters included in this program are two...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; GEOTHERMAL; RESOURCES; FLUIDS; DATA; DOE
This report is part of the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory work to compile data of characteristics of the main U.S. geothermal source areas. The purpose of this compilation is to provide information on the chemistry of geothermal fluids to scientists...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; COMPUTER CODES; F CODES; FREONS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; BINARY-FLUID SYSTEMS; ENTHALPY; ENTROPY; FLOWSHEETS; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION; H CODES; P CODES; PRESSURE DEPENDENCE; REFRIGERATION; S CODES; TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE;...
This program was written to be used as a subroutine. The program determines the thermodynamics of Freon refrigerants. The following refrigerants can be analyzed F-ll, F-12, F-13, F-14, F-21, F-22, F-23, F-113, and F-114. The subroutine can evaluate...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; COMPUTER CODES; F CODES; FREONS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; BINARY-FLUID SYSTEMS; C CODES; D CODES; E CODES; ENTHALPY; ENTROPY; FLOWSHEETS; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION; H CODES; P CODES; PRESSURE DEPENDENCE; REFRIGERATION; S...
This program was written to be used as a subroutine. The program determines the thermodynamics of Freon refrigerants. The following refrigerants can be analyzed F-11, F-12, F-13, F-14, F-21, F-22, F-23, F-113, and F-114. The subroutine can evaluate...
The Pilgrim Springs geothermal area, located about 75 km north of Nome, was the subject of an intensive, reconnaissance-level geophysical and geological study during a 90-day period in the summer of 1979. The thermal springs are located in a...
Two separate studies, involving advanced design and economic considerations for commercial geothermal power plants using liquid-dominated hydrothermal resources, are presented. In the first study, the effects on design, capital cost, and bus bar...
ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; HAWAII; ENERGY DEMAND; ENERGY POLICY; ENERGY SOURCES; BAGASSE; CAPITAL; COAL GASIFICATION; COAL LIQUEFACTION; ECONOMICS; ENERGY STORAGE; ENERGY TRANSPORT; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; HYDROELECTRIC...
Hawaii has no short-term substitute for seaborne petroleum, although a number of renewable natural energy resources show enough potential to justify a state policy and state funding for their development. Of significant potential importance are...
Bipole-dipole (B-D) resistivity mapping has been widely used as a reconnaissance method in geothermal exploration. In this technique, apparent resistivities are plotted at roving dipole receiver locations and the current source (bipole) is left...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; FLASHED STEAM SYSTEMS; RADIAL-OUTFLOW REACTION TURBINES; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION; TOTAL FLOW SYSTEMS; DESIGN; EFFICIENCY; CONVERSION; ENERGY CONVERSION; TURBINES; TURBOMACHINERY
The radial-outflow reaction turbine, a pure-reaction turbine designed to improve the conversion efficiency of geothermal energy into electrical power is described. It also has potential as a total-flow turbine for low-temperature water. The...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; UURI, ROOSEVELT HOT SPRINGS; HOT SPRINGS; GEOLOGY; BIBLIOGRAPHY; EG-78-C-07-1701; DOE
This report presents results of a Workshop on Geophysical Measurements in Geothermal Wells, hosted in Albuquerque, September 17-19, by Sandia Laboratories and jointly sponsored by the United States Geological Survey and the Energy Research and...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; DRILL BITS; DESIGN; PERFORMANCE TESTING; BEARINGS; BENCH-SCALE EXPERIMENTS; FAILURES; FRACTURE PROPERTIES; GEOTHERMAL WELLS; HARDNESS; HIGH PRESSURE; HIGH TEMPERATURE; LUBRICANTS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; SEALS; STEELS; WELL DRILLING;...
Progress is reported in a research and development program to design, build, and test an improved geothermal drill bit. The major tasks of the Phase I effort are entitled: failure mechanisms of existing bits; new steels and new bearing design; and...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; ARIZONA; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; COMMERCIALIZATION; ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; REGULATIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHIES; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; MANUALS; NATIONAL GOVERNMENT; PERSONNEL; STATE...
The purpose of this handbook is to assist in understanding the various procedures and requirements necessary for the development of geothermal energy in the State of Arizona. It contains the names of key persons and agencies who are directly or...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; ALUMINIUM; INDUSTRIAL PLANTS; REDUCTION; GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS; POWER GENERATION; METAL INDUSTRY; CONSTRUCTION; COST; ECONOMICS; ENERGY CONSUMPTION; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; FLOWSHEETS; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY...
The technical and economic feasibility of using hydrothermal resources as a primary power source for both existing and future aluminum reduction plants in the United States is explored. Applicable hydrothermal resources that should be considered by...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES; RESOURCE ASSESSMENT; NEVADA; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DATA ANALYSIS; DATA COMPILATION; GEOLOGIC FAULTS; GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES; SITE SELECTION; TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT; TEMPERATURE SURVEYS; THERMAL WATERS; DATA;...
An assessment of the geothermal resources of Caliente, Nevada was made to provide information on resource characteristics and to site 2 (two) 500 ft (152 m) test wells to confirm the resource. The strategy used in the resource assessment employed a...
The ultimate goal of the project was to produce a geothermal resource map of Nevada that provided detailed information on low- to moderate-temperature geothermal systems, and that also evaluated their potential for direct non-electric utilization....
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; EXPLORATORY WELLS; DATA; GEOTHERMAL WELLS; WELL DRILLING; NEW JERSEY; ATLANTIC OCEAN; BOREHOLES; COASTAL REGIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; HEAT FLOW; LAND LEASING; LICENSING; SITE PREPARATION; SITE SELECTION; STRATIGRAPHY;...
A description of the Atlantic Coastal Plains Geothermal Drilling Program and data for the following Geothermal test holes drilled in New Jersey are summarized: Site No. 40, Fort Monmouth; Site No. 41, Sea Girt; Site No. 39-A, Forked River; Site No....
The results of part of a Rand study on the federal role in resolving environmental issues arising out of the implementation of energy projects are reported. The projects discussed are two geothermal programs in California: the steam resource...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; INFORMATION NEEDS; ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT; GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION; HEAT FLOW; HEAT TRANSFER; HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS; OCEANIC CRUST; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; ROCK MECHANICS; ROCK-FLUID INTERACTIONS; EARTH CRUST;...
Basic research needed to facilitate development of geothermal energy is identified. An attempt has been made to make the report representative of the ideas of productive workers in the field. The present state of knowledge of geothermal energy is...
The first phase of an experiment using geothermal water for irrigation is described and preliminary results are discussed. The water was from a moderate temperature well, having salinity of about 2000 ppM, and is considered characteristic of the...
A government manual on catfish farming. Topics include pond construction, water supply and quality, analysis of catfish species, catfish hatcheries, feeding, identification and solutions to problems, harvesting, and catfish economics
