Mushroom growing project at the Los Humeros, Mexico geothermal field

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1998 · Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin

OSTI ID:308168

Rangel, M E.R. ^[1]

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1. Comision Federal de Electricidad (Mexico)

There are several projects of direct (non-electrical) use of geothermal energy in Mexico. Personnel of the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) have experience in various of these projects, like drying of timber and fruits, space heating, food processing, etc. Taking this in consideration, CFE built the Los Humeros mushroom plant using for heat source the geothermal steam from Well H-1. The main purpose of the project was to take advantage of residual geothermal energy in a food production operation and to develop the appropriate technology. In 1992, existing installations were renovated, preparing appropriate areas for pasteurization, inoculation and production. The mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida and columbinus was used. A year later, CFE proposed the construction of improved facilities for growing edible mushrooms. New materials and equipment, as well as different operation conditions, were proposed on the basis of the experience gained in the initial project. The construction and renovation activities were completed in 1994.

• OSTI ID: 308168
• Journal Information: Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin, Journal Name: Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 19; ISSN GCQBDW; ISSN 0276-1084
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
BIOMASS PLANTATIONS
DESIGN
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL PROCESS HEAT
MEXICO
MUSHROOMS