Heat-flow studies in the northwest geysers geothermal field, California
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Abstract
Temperature and thermal conductivity data were acquired from 3 idle production wells in the Northwest Geysers. Heat-flow profiles derived from data recorded in the caprock which overlies the steam reservoir reveal a decrease of heat flow with depth in 2 of the 3 wells. These observations contradict the generally accepted theory that conductive heat flow is constant with depth within The Geysers caprock. There are several possible explanations for this, but the available data suggest that these profiles reflect a local recession or cooling of the reservoir top within the past 5000 to 10000 years.
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Williams, C.F., Galanis, S.P., Moses, T., Grubb, F.V., 1993, Heat-flow studies in the northwest geysers geothermal field, California, in Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, v. 17, Burlingame, CA, USA, 10 October 1993 through 13 October 1993, p. 281-288.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Heat-flow studies in the northwest geysers geothermal field, California |
| ISBN | 0934412715 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by Geothermal Resources Council |
| Publisher location | Davis, CA, United States |
| Larger Work Title | Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council |
| First page | 281 |
| Last page | 288 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting on Utilities and Geothermal: An Emerging Partnership |
| Conference Location | Burlingame, CA, USA |
| Conference Date | 10 October 1993 through 13 October 1993 |