Values for conductive heat transfer in geothermal technologies

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5725539

Intemann, P R; Sharp, R D

Thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the subsurface are evaluated as critical parameters in the application of certain geothermal technologies. The variability of these parameters as a function of other subsurface properties is investigated. A simple method of estimating thermal conductivity and diffusivity from available information at specific locations is explained, and an interactive computer program that has been developed to assist in this task is described.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5725539
• Report Number(s): CONF-831041-14; ON: DE84001990
• Resource Relation: Conference: 1983 Geothermal Resources Council's annual meeting, Portland, OR, USA, 24 Oct 1983; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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