Geothermal-heating facilities for Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5347564· OSTI ID:5347564

Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School are located in Carson, Washington, adjacent to the Wind River. Both schools are operated by the Stevenson-Carson School District. Carson Elementary, comprised of 49,000 square feet, was constructed in several phases beginning in 1951. The construction is variable, but is characterized by large expanses of single glass and uninsulated masonry areas. An oil fired steam boiler supplies a variety of terminal equipment. Wind River Middle School was built in 1972 and, as a result, exhibits much greater insulation levels. The 38,000 square foot structure is heated entirely by an electric resistance terminal reheat system. Carson Hot Springs Resort, located approximately one half mile from the schools, exhibits temperatures of 124/sup 0/F. In addition, geological work is in progress to better define the local geothermal resource. The feasibility of geothermal use at the school for space heating purposes is examined.

• Research Organization: Oregon Inst. of Tech., Klamath Falls (USA). Geo-Heat Center
• DOE Contract Number: FG06-79ET27256
• OSTI ID: 5347564
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/27256-T23; ON: DE82015121
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
151000* -- Geothermal Energy-- Direct Energy Utilization
BUILDINGS
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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES
GEOTHERMAL HEATING
GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEMS
GEOTHERMAL SPACE HEATING
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
Geothermal Legacy
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HEATING SYSTEMS
HOT SPRINGS
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LIFE-CYCLE COST
RETROFITTING
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
SPACE HEATING
THERMAL SPRINGS
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