Geothermal power project of Pacific Gas and Electric Company at the Geysers, California

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1972

OSTI ID:7337388

Finney, J P; Miller, F J; Mills, D B

Utilization of the earth's geothermal energy resources for production of electric power has been achieved in several areas throughout the world. The only commercial development in operation in North America is at ''The Geysers'' north of San Francisco. A 12 MW unit commenced operation in 1960, and additional units have been added bringing the total capacity to 192 MW. Design and construction now under way will increase this to 522 MW by the end of 1974. There are plans for continuing increments of approximately 100 MW per year as steam reserves are developed. The steam supply, mechanical and electrical features, operating experience, and special problems are described.

• OSTI ID: 7337388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150801* -- Geothermal Power Plants-- Design & Operation
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CORROSION
DESIGN
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS
GEYSERS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
NATURAL STEAM
OPERATION
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
STEAM
THERMAL POWER PLANTS