Usefulness of heat flow data in regional assessment of low temperature geothermal resources with special reference to Nebraska

Conference · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6741154

Gosnold, Jr, W D; Eversoll, D A

Synthesis of heat flow data with other geologic information is an effective approach to exploring for low temperature geothermal resources on a regional scale. The methodology entails utilizing heat flow data to estimate subsurface temperatures in stratigraphic units of known thickness and thermal conductivity. This method enhances the presentation of low temperature resources in map format by giving information on the areal extent of the resource, the depth to the resource, and the temperature of the resource. Application of this method in Nebraska has been successful in identifying regions with potential for geothermal exploitation. This method should be applicable to any stable platform.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha
• OSTI ID: 6741154
• Report Number(s): CONF-811015-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150301* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys
DATA ANALYSIS
DIMENSIONS
FEDERAL REGION VII
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOLOGY
HEAT FLOW
NEBRASKA
NORTH AMERICA
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
STRATIGRAPHY
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
THICKNESS
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