Direct use

The utilization of geothermal heat as an energy resource, e.g., to heat (or cool) a building such as a greenhouse, for drying, for manufacturing.

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Word of the Week – Two-Phase Flow

Word of the Week – Two-Phase Flow

Two-Phase Flow A condition that is attained in production wells associated with high temperature (>200°C) geothermal reservoirs, wherein the flowing fluid comprises a mixture of steam...

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Word of the Week – Turbine

Word of the Week – Turbine

Turbine Spinning axle mounted with fan blades that converts a fluid flow stream into mechanical energy. To produce electricity, the mechanical energy from the turbine is connected to a...

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Word of the Week – Unconformity

Word of the Week – Unconformity

Unconformity Geological term that refers to an ancient surface that has been buried and now represents a discontinuity or break between coherent masses of rock or strata.

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