Physical factors determining the fraction of stored energy recoverable from hydrothermal convection systems and conduction-dominated areas
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75-525
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Abstract
This report contains background analyses for the estimates of Nathenson and Muffler (1975) of geothermal resources in hydrothermal convection systems and conduction-dominated areas. The first section discusses heat and fluid recharge potential of geothermal reservoirs. The second section analyzes the physical factors that determine the fraction of stored energy obtainable at the surface from a geothermal reservoir. Conversion of heat to electricity and the use of geothermal energy for direct-heating applications are discussed in the last two sections.
Nathenson, Manuel, and Muffler, L.J.P., 1975, Geothermal resources in hydrothermal convection systems and conduction dominated areas, in White, D.E., and Williams, D.L., eds., Assessment of the Geothermal Resources of the United States--1975: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 726, p. 104-121, available at http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/cir/cir726
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Physical factors determining the fraction of stored energy recoverable from hydrothermal convection systems and conduction-dominated areas |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 75-525 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr75525 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Energy Resources Program |
| Description | 50 p.; Tables; Figures |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |