Evaluation of hot dry rock exploration techniques in the Atlantic Coastal Plain: a test site on the Delmarva Peninsula of Maryland and Virginia

Technical Report · Tue Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6516129· OSTI ID:6516129

Detailed investigation of a potential Hot Dry Rock (HDR) energy extraction site in the area of Crisfield, Maryland, and Wallops Island, Virginia, (referred to as the Cris-Wall site) was carried out to evaluate HDR exploration techniques in the Atlantic Coastal Plain province. The findings favor the HDR exploration program that is outlined for locating a deep test hole in an area with presumed HDR potential (higher than normal heat flow). Six potential sites for extracting HDR energy have been identified within the Cris-Wall area. Each site is thought to have temperatures at the basement rock surface in excess of 75/sup 0/C and to be at least 1 km away from the nearest fault.

• Research Organization: D'Appolonia Consulting Engineers, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6516129
• Report Number(s): LA-8800-MS; ON: DE81024013
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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