Economic Decision Making Model for Geothermal Sludge Disposal alternatives (EDM-GSD): Version 1. 0

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5199128· OSTI ID:5199128

The Economic Decision Making Model for Geothermal Sludge Disposal Alternatives-Version 1.0'' (EDM-GSD 1.0) is a microcomputer-based dynamic model developed to assist in determining the benefits and costs of various geothermal solid waste treatment procedures. It is intended for use by geothermal managers in dealing with geothermal waste and treatment process issues as a means to assist in overcoming the technical and economic barriers to expanded geothermal energy utilization. The model is based on a 50MW flash plant. However, it is designed to provide the user with sufficient flexibility when inputing data to analyze all types of geothermal plants. Default values for economic and technical parameters can be overridden by the user through the input of specific data. In addition, data can be changed for any year of an analysis to account for desired changes in input parameters such as costs and distance to disposal sites. The results of the model will allow the user to: Determine current geothermal plant disposal costs; Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of alternative treatment techniques; and Evaluate the economic effects of changes in disposal regulations.

• Research Organization: Meridian Corp., Alexandria, VA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-86SF16299
• OSTI ID: 5199128
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/16299-T6; ON: DE88000277
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
ALGORITHMS
COMPUTER CODES
COST
DECISION MAKING
E CODES
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS
Geothermal Legacy
MANAGEMENT
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
POWER PLANTS
SLUDGES
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT