Washington: a guide to geothermal energy development

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5196097· OSTI ID:5196097

Bloomquist, R G; Basescu, N; Higbee, C; Justus, D; Simpson, S

A brief overview is given of the geological characteristics of each region of the state as they relate to potential geothermal development. Those exploration methods which can lead to the siting of a deep exploration well are described. Requirements and techniques needed for drilling deeper higher temperature exploration and production wells are presented. Electrical generation, direct utilization, and indirect utilization are reviewed. Economic factors of direct use projects are presented. A general guide to the regulatory framework affecting geothermal energy development is provided. The general steps necessary to gain access to explore, develop, distribute, and use geothermal resources are outlined. (MHR)

• Research Organization: Oregon Inst. of Tech., Klamath Falls (USA). Geo-Heat Utilization Center
• DOE Contract Number: AS06-77ET28476
• OSTI ID: 5196097
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/28476-T5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXPLORATORY WELLS
LEGAL ASPECTS
MANUALS
PERMITS
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REGULATIONS
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ECONOMICS
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