Geothermal evaluation of Range Bravo 19, Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nevada

Conference · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6167620

Whelan, J; Halsey, C; Jackson, B

The geothermal potential of Range Bravo 19, a bombing range, located 18 miles south of NAS, Fallon, Nevada, has been evaluated as part of an on-going Navy program. Geologic and thermal gradients data were obtained from five, 500 ft. drill holes. Gradients ranged from 7/sup 0/C/100 m to 10.4/sup 0/C/100 m. Soil geochemistry located three areas with mercury contents over 20 ppB, with a threshold of 5 ppB. Water geochemistry using analyses from Lee Hot Springs, two cold springs and one drill hole, using the various geochemical thermometers and models gave reservoir temperatures of from 13 to 240/sup 0/C. Combining the data indicates a possible geothermal reservoir in the northwest portion of the range with a probable temperature of about 170/sup 0/C.

• Research Organization: Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, CA
• OSTI ID: 6167620
• Report Number(s): CONF-800920-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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