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Interlayered Clay
A mixture of different clays such as illite, chlorite, and montmorillonite that are structurally interlayered and form via rock alteration at moderate temperatures in shallow zones that overlie producing geothermal reservoirs.
Geothermal Glossary
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 and water. As the two-phase fluid depressurizes in the well, it expands causing...
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 generator.
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.