Author: Hot Dry Rock Program (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Geothermal engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program Annual Report Fiscal Year ...
Author: Hot Dry Rock Program (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geothermal engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program. Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1983
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Emphasis was on hydraulic-fracturing experiments at depths around 3.5 km (11,473 ft) in the two inclined wells of the Phase II system at Fenton Hill, New Mexico; on improved facilities and techniques for mapping the source locations of acoustic signals generated by the fracturing events; on mathematical modeling of the fracture systems produced in these and earlier experiments; and on development of a family of slimline high-temperature downhole instruments that can be used within or through relatively small-diameter pressure tubing. Hydraulic fracturing at a vertical depth of approximately 3500 m (11,500 ft) in well EE-2, the deeper well, produced fractures that, in acoustic maps, appear to occupy a large, roughly ellipsoidal volume whose major axis is directed to the north of the other well, EE-3. Hydraulic fracturing from EE-3 at a similar depth produced another set of fractures that appear to be approximately parallel to and centered about 180 m (600 ft) east of the earlier set. Subsequent fluid injections reduced the distance between the two sets, but no hydraulic connection between them was established. Modeling the silica concentrations of fluid circulated through the earlier Phase I system indicates that this type of permeation also contributes significantly to heat extraction during system operation. The precision and accuracy of locating the sources of acoustic signals detected during hydraulic-fracturing operations have been increased by improvements in equipment, drilling of another deep hole for geophone emplacement, and additional station calibrations. Analysis of the signals has also been improved and broadened. Development of slimline downhole instruments has included a detonator tool, a geophone package, and final design of a high-temperature borehole acoustic televiewer. A crosswell acoustic transceiver has also been developed for investigating rock type and structure between wellbores. 32 refs., 35 figs.
Mining the Earth's Heat: Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy
Author: Donald W. BrownPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540689109
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 669
Book Description
Mining the Earth's Heat: Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy describes the work carried out by the Los Alamos National Laboratory to turn an idealistic concept - that of drawing useful amounts of energy from the vast underground store of hot rock at reachable depths - into a practical reality. This book provides comprehensive documentation of the over two decades of experiments carried out at the test site at Fenton Hill, New Mexico, where the feasibility of accessing and extracting this vast natural resource was finally demonstrated. It also discusses the numerous technical, administrative, and financial hurdles that had to be overcome along the way. This publication will no doubt prove invaluable to researchers around the world as they strive to move this now-proven technology toward commercial viability. In addition, it is a valuable source of relevant information for anyone interested in the world energy outlook for the 21st century and beyond.
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program
Author: Los Alamos National Laboratory. Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development ProgramPublisher:
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Category : Fenton Hill (N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program
Author: Los Alamos National Laboratory. Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development ProgramPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fenton Hill (N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program
Author: Hot Dry Rock Program (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geothermal engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy Development Program. Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1984
Author: Los Alamos National LaboratoryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fenton Hill (N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Publications of Los Alamos Research
Author: Los Alamos National LaboratoryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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