Geotechnical studies of geothermal reservoirs

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6224768· OSTI ID:6224768

Pratt, H R; Simonson, E R

It is proposed to delineate the important factors in the geothermal environment that will affect drilling. The geologic environment of the particular areas of interest are described, including rock types, geologic structure, and other important parameters that help describe the reservoir and overlying cap rock. The geologic environment and reservoir characteristics of several geothermal areas were studied, and drill bits were obtained from most of the areas. The geothermal areas studied are: (1) Geysers, California, (2) Imperial Valley, California, (3) Roosevelt Hot Springs, Utah, (4) Bacca Ranch, Valle Grande, New Mexico, (5) Jemez Caldera, New Mexico, (6) Raft River, Idaho, and (7) Marysville, Montona. (MHR)

• Research Organization: Terra Tek, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6224768
• Report Number(s): TID-28703
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOLOGY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
GEYSERS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
Geothermal Legacy
IDAHO
IMPERIAL VALLEY
KGRA
MONTANA
NEW MEXICO
NORTH AMERICA
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION
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RESERVOIR PRESSURE
RESERVOIR ROCK
RESERVOIR TEMPERATURE
ROCKS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
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SALINITY
SALTON SEA GEOTHERMAL FIELD
SOUTHWEST REGION
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UTAH
WELL DRILLING
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