Direct use of hydrothermal energy: a review of environmental aspects

Technical Report · Fri Aug 28 00:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5911393· OSTI ID:5911393

O'Banion, K; Layton, D

The potential environmental impacts of the exploration, development, and production of hydrothermal geothermal energy for direct use applications are reviewed and evaluated. Mitigation strategies and research and development needs are included. (MHR)

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5911393
• Report Number(s): UCRL-53196; ON: DE82000069
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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