Geothermal program overview: Fiscal years 1993--1994

Technical Report · Tue Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/179197· OSTI ID:179197

The DOE Geothermal Energy Program is involved in three main areas of research: finding and tapping the resource; power generation; and direct use of geothermal energy. This publication summarizes research accomplishments for FY 1993 and 1994 for the following: geophysical and geochemical technologies; slimhole drilling for exploration; resource assessment; lost circulation control; rock penetration mechanics; instrumentation; Geothermal Drilling Organization; reservoir analysis; brine injection; hot dry rock; The Geysers; Geothermal Technology Organization; heat cycle research; advanced heat rejection; materials development; and advanced brine chemistry.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 179197
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO--10095-193; ON: DE94011820; NC: NONE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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BRINES
CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
FLASHED STEAM SYSTEMS
FLUID INJECTION
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
GEYSERS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
Geothermal Legacy
HOT-DRY-ROCK SYSTEMS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROCK MECHANICS
US DOE
WATER CHEMISTRY
WELL DRILLING
WELL LOGGING EQUIPMENT