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Near-surface groundwater responses to injection of geothermal wastes. Research technical completion report, project DE-AM07-81ID12210 Item Info

Experiences with injecting geothermal fluids have identified technical problems associated with geothermal waste disposal. This report assesses the feasibility of injection as an alternative for geothermal wastewater disposal and analyzes hydrologic controls governing the upward migration of injected fluids. Injection experiences at six geothermal developments are presented. The sites are: Raft River KGRA in Idaho, Salton Sea KGR and East Mesa KGRA in California, Otake and Hatchobaru geothermal fields in Japan, and Ahuachapan geothermal field in El Salvador. Hydrogeologic and design/operational factors affecting the success of an injection program are identified. Hydrogeologic factors include subsidence, near-surface effects of injected fluids, and seismicity. Design/operational factors include hydrodynamic breakthrough, condition of the injection system and reservoir maintenance. Existing and potential effects of production/injection on these factors are assessed.

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Near-surface groundwater responses to injection of geothermal wastes. Research technical completion report, project DE-AM07-81ID12210
Authors:
Arnold, Sally C.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1984-06
Description:
Experiences with injecting geothermal fluids have identified technical problems associated with geothermal waste disposal. This report assesses the feasibility of injection as an alternative for geothermal wastewater disposal and analyzes hydrologic controls governing the upward migration of injected fluids. Injection experiences at six geothermal developments are presented. The sites are: Raft River KGRA in Idaho, Salton Sea KGR and East Mesa KGRA in California, Otake and Hatchobaru geothermal fields in Japan, and Ahuachapan geothermal field in El Salvador. Hydrogeologic and design/operational factors affecting the success of an injection program are identified. Hydrogeologic factors include subsidence, near-surface effects of injected fluids, and seismicity. Design/operational factors include hydrodynamic breakthrough, condition of the injection system and reservoir maintenance. Existing and potential effects of production/injection on these factors are assessed.
Subjects:
Geothermal studies Injection wells seismology Underground waste disposal Groundwater
IWRRI number:
198402
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In copyright, educational use permitted. Educational use includes non-commercial reproduction of text and images in materials for teaching and research purposes. For other contexts beyond fair use, including digital reproduction, please contact the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Department at libspec@uidaho.edu. The University of Idaho Library is not liable for any violations of the law by users.
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Idaho Water and Energy Resources Research Institute; University of Idaho
Contributing Institution:
University of Idaho
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application/pdf
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KIT
Date Digitized:
2017-08-29

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