Environmental control technology (ECT) for geothermal processes

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:7369532

Katz, G

The objectives of the environmental control technology (ECT) program are to develop research priorities, research new and alternative technologies and to improve economics and performance of ECT systems. The Interagency Geothermal Coordinating Council, Environmental Control Panel developed priorities and obtained industry input during 1980. H/sub 2/S controls, injection monitoring, solid waste characterization and control and subsidence were reviewed as high priority while noise controls were considered low priority. Since geothermal technology is still developing there is a need to continue researching new and alternative ECT. Often ECT systems must be designed for site specific applications and need modification for use of other sites. Most of the US geothermal experience is found at the Geysers, California where H/sub 2/S abatement is required. Various systems have been tested with mixed results. The bottom line is that the economics and performance of H/sub 2/S abatement systems are less than desirable.

• Research Organization: USDOE San Francisco Operations Office, CA
• OSTI ID: 7369532
• Report Number(s): CONF-8210125-Suppl.-15; ON: TI83009736
• Resource Relation: Conference: Conference on the geothermal program review, Washington, DC, USA, 25 Oct 1982; Related Information: In: Geothermal progress monitor. Special supplement: proceedings of the geothermal program review, by
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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