Physical factors determining the fraction of stored energy recoverable from hydrothermal convection systems and conduction-dominated areas
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
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1975 |
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Title | Physical factors determining the fraction of stored energy recoverable from hydrothermal convection systems and conduction-dominated areas |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr75525 |
Authors | Manuel Nathenson |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 75-525 |
Index ID | ofr75525 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Energy Resources Program |