Chemical logging: a geothermal technique
Chemical logging studies conducted at the Department of Energy's Raft River Geothermal Test Site in south central Idaho resulted in the development of a technique to assist in geothermal well drilling and resource development. Calcium-alkalinity ratios plotted versus drill depth assisted in defining warm and hot water aquifers. Correlations between the calcium-alkalinity log and lithologic logs were used to determine aquifer types and detection of hot water zones 15 to 120 m before drill penetration. INEL-1 at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory site in eastern Idaho represents the second area where this was applied. Calcium-alkalinity ratio, lithologic, and compensated neutron logs correlated well and were used to define the water-producing zones penetrated by the well. This well is located in an area of different geologic and hydrologic characteristics.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-07-1570
- OSTI ID:
- 6076582
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-790906-21
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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