Engineering aspects of geothermal development with emphasis on the Imperial Valley of California

Martin Goldsmith

Energy, 1978, vol. 3, issue 2, 127-148

Abstract: This 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.

Date: 1978
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(78)90066-X

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