Behavior of Temperature and Concentration of Shallow Groundwater in the Raft River Geothermal Area

摘要

A moderate-temperature (140 exp 0 C) geothermal power plant demonstration, sponsored by the Department of Energy, is currently under development in South Central Idaho. Environmental concerns about the quality of the local shallow groundwater prompted a modeling study. Simulation results (1) suggest significant thermal and quality levels within the 30-year projected plant operation and (2) makes obvious the importance of understanding the interconnected hydraulic systems. (ERA citation 05:030565)