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Engineering aspects of geothermal development with emphasis on the Imperial Valley of CaliforniaThis review was prepared in support of a geothermal planning activity of the County of Imperial. Engineering features of potential geothermal development are outlined. Acreage requirements for drilling and powerplants are estimated, as are the costs for wells, fluid transmission pipes, and generating stations. Rough scaling relationships are developed for cost factors as a function of reservoir temperature. Estimates are made for cooling water requirements, and possible sources of cooling water are discussed. Availability and suitability of agricultural wastewater for cooling are emphasized. The utility of geothermal resources for fresh water production in the Imperial Valley is considered.
Document ID
19780047833
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Goldsmith, M.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: vol. 3
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
78A31742
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF AER-75-08793
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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