Pressure-Temperature-Spinner Survey in a Well at the Geysers
This paper presents results from a flowing pressure-temperature-spinner log run in a well drilled by GEO Operator Corporation (GEOOC) at The Geysers. Analysis and interpretation of the log data are also presented. The data indicated superheated steam with a temperature of 600 F (316 C) and an enthalpy of 1316 BTU/lbm (725 cal/gm) entered the wellbore below 8000 feet (2438 meters). This temperature and enthalpy is much higher than most Geysers steam wells which produce steam at or below 475 F (246 C) and 1240 BTU/lbm (683 CALIgm). The high temperature and enthalpy are even more puzzling since static pressure and temperature measurements conducted with Kuster type instruments six months later, indicate a ''normal'' vapor-dominated system existing at 475 F (246 C) and 500 psia (35 Kg/cm{sup 2}). Conceptual reservoir models which can explain these unusual thermodynamic conditions are presented.
- Research Organization:
- GEO Operator Corporation, Santa Rosa, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS03-80SF11459; AS07-84ID12529
- OSTI ID:
- 887143
- Report Number(s):
- SGP-TR-93-28; TRN: US200618%%155
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Proceedings, Eleventh Workshop Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, January 21-23, 1986
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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