Constraints in the hot-dry-rock resources of the united states
By: John Sass and Marianne Guffanti
Edited by: Anon
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Abstract
As with hydrothermal systems, the western U.S has higher HDR potential overall than the eastern U.S. because geothermal gradients on average are higher in the west. Nevertheless, some attractive exploration targets occur in the eastern U.S. The most favorable target in the eastern U.S. (defined here to include the Great Plains province) is one in which the heat flow from the basement rocks is higher than average, either due to heat generation from highly radioactive rocks or to a plume of hot water driven upwards from greater depths by convection, and where such basement rocks are blanketed by one or more kilometers of sedimentary material having a low thermal conductivity.
Suggested Citation
Sass, J., Guffanti, M., 1993, Constraints in the hot-dry-rock resources of the united states, in Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, v. 17, Burlingame, CA, USA, 10 October 1993 through 13 October 1993, p. 343-346.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Constraints in the hot-dry-rock resources of the united states |
| 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 | 343 |
| Last page | 346 |
| 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 |