Sampling procedure for atmospheric geothermal brines

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

OSTI ID:6741486

Kochelek, J T; Zienty, D F

Thermodynamic and chemical changes can alter the characteristics of geothermal brine samples significantly. A procedure which minimizes these changes has been developed for sampling atmospheric geothermal brines. The method is fast with minimal cooling and yields representative samples which have been stabilized to preserve their integrity. The procedure provides reliable suspended solids data and both the solid and liquid samples are suitable for elemental analysis. The procedure is also a valuable tool to aid in monitoring a geothermal brine conditioning system. Data are included from a flow test at an MCR Geothermal well in the Imperial Valley area of California to illustrate the utility of the sampling procedure.

• Research Organization: Petrolite Corp., Brea, CA
• OSTI ID: 6741486
• 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

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150302* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geochemical Techniques & Surveys
BRINES
CALIFORNIA
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
EVAPORATION
FEDERAL REGION IX
FILTRATION
FLASHING
FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
IMPERIAL VALLEY
MONITORING
NORTH AMERICA
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
SAMPLING
SEPARATION PROCESSES
USA
WELLS