Mining earth's heat: hot dry rock geothermal energy

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1979 · Technol. Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6365676

Cummings, R G; Morris, G E; Tester, J W; Bivins, R L

Power generation from hot dry rock (HDR) resources appears to be commercially competitive in numerous areas of the U.S. based on analysis of economic and reservoir parameter values. More experimental and economic research is indicated before a definitive assessment can be made, but feasibility is promising in areas with temperature gradients in the 40-plus/sup 0/C per kilometer range and where competitive busbar costs are approximately three cents per kilowatt-hour. Competitiveness could vary with reservoir design, operating parameter values, as well as financial and regulatory criteria. High busbar costs could provide considerable incentive for HDR development. (Author, edited) 33 references.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM
• OSTI ID: 6365676
• Journal Information: Technol. Rev.; (United States), Vol. 81:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
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GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
POWER PLANTS
RESOURCES
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