Geothermal applications on the Madison (Pahasapa) aquifer system in South Dakota. Final report, October 1, 1976--September 30, 1977
Pertinent geologic, hydrologic, and chemical data for the Madison Formation underlying western South Dakota are presented in text and in graphic form. A temperature anomaly in west central South Dakota makes 130 to 160/sup 0/F water available at depths of less than 3500 ft. A central geothermal space heating system designed for Midland, South Dakota indicates that by 1980 geothermal heat will be competitive with existing energy sources. Preliminary tests indicate the superiority of 304 or 316 stainless steel for fabrication of equipment to utilize the warm, corrosive Madison water. South Dakota has no statutes governing geothermal resources; under existing water law, geothermal water would be classified as a top priority domestic use. Suggestions are made for state legislation pertaining to the development of geothermal energy.
- Research Organization:
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-07-1570
- OSTI ID:
- 6807926
- Report Number(s):
- IDO-1625-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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GEOTHERMAL DISTRICT HEATING
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEMS
DESIGN
GEOTHERMAL REFRIGERATION
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
SOUTH DAKOTA
AQUIFERS
THERMAL WATERS
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
SCALING
AGRICULTURE
CALCIUM CARBONATES
CALCIUM SULFATES
CARBON STEELS
COPPER ALLOYS
CORROSION
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
GEOLOGY
GEOTHERMAL SPACE HEATING
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HYDROLOGY
ISOTHERM
LEGAL ASPECTS
MAPS
SILICA
STAINLESS STEELS
WATER QUALITY
WELLS
ALKALINE EARTH METAL COMPOUNDS
ALLOYS
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBONATES
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHROMIUM ALLOYS
COOLING
CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS
DISTRICT HEATING
ECONOMICS
GEOTHERMAL HEATING
HEATING
HEATING SYSTEMS
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MINERALS
NORTH AMERICA
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
REFRIGERATION
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SILICON OXIDES
SPACE HEATING
STEELS
SULFATES
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
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