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Geothermal: the problem of definition

Journal Article · · Geotherm. Energy Mag., v. 1, no. 1, pp. 29-33
OSTI ID:4358386
S>The question of ownership has been a major deterrent to the development of geothermal resources in the United States. Federal legislation says that geothermal rights are a separate entity on federally administered lands. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 says that geothermal steam and associated geothermal resources are the products of geothermal processes in geothermal formations. The references to steam, hot water, and hot brines clearly indicate that Congress believes that the word geothermal'' implies the upper end of a temperature scale---but which scale is not specified, nor are we told at what point non-geothermal leaves off and geothermal begins. Researchers differ on classification of water according to temperature. Others make the division at logical temperatures, depending on their interests. Renewability and the question of rights are discussed. (MCW)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-015039
OSTI ID:
4358386
Journal Information:
Geotherm. Energy Mag., v. 1, no. 1, pp. 29-33, Journal Name: Geotherm. Energy Mag., v. 1, no. 1, pp. 29-33; ISSN GTEMA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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