Raft River wellfield testing and analysis

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6636664

Russell, B F

The testing procedures and an overview of the expected performance of the Raft River wellfield during plant operation are presented. Four well-testing procedures were used to evaluate the seven geothermal wells: (1) artesian flow and airlift tests during and shortly after drilling; (2) short duration constant rate and variable-head artesian flow tests following drilling; (3) a series of pulse discharge and injection tests of short duration, with constant rate and variable head; and (4) pumping and injection tests of up to 30 days duration using permanently installed pumps. Productivity curves were plotted for each of the exploratory and production wells. It was concluded that the Raft River wellfield has the capability of supplying the necessary flow to operate the 5MW(e) facility. (MJF)

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls
• OSTI ID: 6636664
• Journal Information: Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States), Journal Name: Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States) Vol. 11:4; ISSN BGRCD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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