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Zircon
Zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) is a minor or accessory mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It contains measurable albeit minor amounts of uranium and lead, which make it amenable for radiometric dating. Zircons are some of the oldest dated minerals on Earth.
Geothermal Glossary
Word of the Week – Transcurrent Fault (Strike-Slip Fault)
Transcurrent Fault (Strike-Slip Fault) Vertically dipping fault that results from horizontal shear stress. Slip movement during an earthquake is sideways rather than up or down.
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.