Evaluation of potential geothermal reservoirs in central and western New York State. Volume 3. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5862881· OSTI ID:5862881

Computer processed geophysical well logs from central and western New York State were analysed to evaluate the potential of subsurface formations as a source for low-temperature geothermal water. The analysis indicated that porous sandstone sections at the top of the Ordovician Theresa Formation and at the base of the Cambrian Potsdam Formation have the required depth, porosity, and permeability to act as a source for geothermal fluids over a relatively large area in the central part of the state. The fluid potential plus an advantageous geothermal gradient and the results of the test well drilled in the city of Auburn in Cayuga County suggest that low temperature geothermal energy may ba a viable alternative to other more conventional forms of energy that not indigenous to New York State.

• Research Organization: Syracuse Univ., NY (USA). Dept. of Geology
• DOE Contract Number: FG05-79ER10082
• OSTI ID: 5862881
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/10082-T1-Vol.3; PB-83-252098; ON: DE86010651
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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