A computer program, GeoSteamNet, for the numerical simulation of steam transport in geothermal pipeline networks is written in Visual Studio .NET. The program considers (a) internally consistent thermodynamic properties of water, and (b) a numerical algorithm based on the principles of conservation of mass, linear momentum (Newton’s second law), and energy (the first and second laws of thermody...

Perfect compatibility between geothermal plants and the development of the other resources of the territory (tourism, quality agriculture, etc.) is a key issue for the sustainability of the geothermal energy and its acceptance by the communities hosting the plants. Third Millennium geothermal projects are able to win this challenge. Integration in the landscape of power plants and related infra...

A shallow geothermal reservoir in the Pueblo of Jemez in New Mexico may indicate a commercialscale geothermal energy potential in the area. To explore the geothermal resource at Jemez Pueblo, seismic surveys are conducted along three lines for the purpose of imaging complex subsurface structures near the Indian Springs fault zone. A 3-D magneto-telluric (MT) survey is also carried out in the sa...

This work is focused on presenting the main results and discussions concerning environmental benefits of reducing non-condensable gases emitted from Nesjavellir geothermal power plant. The primary objective this study to conduct a life cycle evaluation analyse overall benefit effects producing 1 kWh electricity thermal energy in plant at Nesjavellir, which located Iceland. assessment performed ...

Europe is the world leader in geothermal direct use. Geothermal is used in 32 European countries mainly for space heating, bathing and balneotherapy, than for heating greenhouses, aquaculture, and industrial use. In a number of countries the development is based on waters exploited from deep wells. Some countries have been dynamically developing shallow geothermal based on heat pumps. Power gen...

This paper documents the approach used to update the U.S. geothermal supply curve. The geothermal supply curve analysis undertaken in this study estimates the supply of electricity generation potential from geothermal resources in the United States and the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), capital costs, and operating and maintenance costs associated with developing these geothermal resourc...