Direct use of geothermal energy, Elko, Nevada district heating. Final report
In early 1978 the US Department of Energy, under its Project Opportunity Notice program, granted financial assistance for a project to demonstrate the direct use application of geothermal energy in Elko, Nevada. The project is to provide geothermal energy to three different types of users: a commercial office building, a commercial laundry and a hotel/casino complex, all located in downtown Elko. The project included assessment of the geothermal resource potential, resource exploration drilling, production well drilling, installation of an energy distribution system, spent fluid disposal facility, and connection of the end users buildings. The project was completed in November 1982 and the three end users were brought online in December 1982. Elko Heat Company has been providing continuous service since this time.
- Research Organization:
- Chilton Engineering, Chartered, Elko, NV (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-79ET27033
- OSTI ID:
- 6380981
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/27033-6; ON: DE85006769
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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