1927 and 1988: views of The Geysers geothermal field

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States)

OSTI ID:7148977

The first comprehensive, scientific report on The Geysers Geothermal field was published in 1927 by the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Excerpts from the report are reprinted in the following article. Included with these excerpts are comments written in 1988 by a geologist who has worked extensively in The Geysers Geothermal field. The paper discusses the drilling and testing of steam wells, transmission of steam from its source to the surface, origin of steam at The Geysers, and duration of the wells.

• OSTI ID: 7148977
• Journal Information: Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States), Journal Name: Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States) Vol. 18:1; ISSN GHLID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150303* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Exploratory Drilling & Well Logging
DRILLING
EXPLORATORY WELLS
FLUID FLOW
FORECASTING
GAS FLOW
GEOLOGIC FRACTURES
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
GEYSERS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
ORIGIN
PERMEABILITY
RESERVOIR PRESSURE
RESERVOIR ROCK
SERVICE LIFE
STEAM
TESTING
WELL DRILLING
WELLS