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Machine Learning to Identify Geologic Factors Associated with Production in Geothermal Fields: A Case-Study Using 3D Geologic Data from Brady Geothermal Field and NMFk

In this paper, we present an analysis using unsupervised machine learning (ML) to identify the key geologic factors that contribute to the geothermal production in Brady geothermal field. Brady is a hydrothermal system in northwestern Nevada that supports both electricity producti...

Siler, D. et al United States Geological Survey

Oct 01, 2021
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Financial Summary, Nanofiltration Data, and Lithium Uptake Data

Integrated testing of nanofiltration and lithium uptake subsystems using synthetic geothermal brine. Also includes a financial summary (Pro Forma) of the proposed 'Geothermal Thermoelectric Generation (G-TEG) with Integrated Temperature Driven Membrane Distillation and Novel Manga...

Renew, J. Southern Research Institute

Dec 05, 2016
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Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado

These line shapefiles trace apparent topographic and air-photo lineaments in various counties in Colorado. It was made in order to identify possible fault and fracture systems that might be conduits for geothermal fluids, as part of a DOE reconnaissance geothermal exploration prog...

Zehner, R. Flint Geothermal, LLC

Feb 01, 2012
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Numerical Modeling for Hydraulic Fracture Prediction

Numerical modeling on fused silica cylindrical materials for predicting overpressures required to fracture an homogeneous pure (surrogate) material with known mechanical properties similar to igneous rock materials and later compare these values to experimental overpressures obtai...

Gupta, V. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Apr 26, 2016
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Lab-Scale Stimulation Results on Surrogate Fused Silica Samples

Lab-scale stimulation work on non-porous fused silica (similar mechanical properties to igneous rock) was performed using pure water, pure CO2 and water/CO2 mixtures to compare back to back fracturing performance of these fluids with PNNL's StimuFrac.

Fernandez, C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Jul 06, 2016
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Preliminary Geothermal Reservoir Model

Preliminary geothermal reservoir simulations were performed using a homogeneous static model to evaluate and understand the effects of fluid and rock properties that could influence the delivery of thermal energy in a doublet system. A 5000 feet by 5100 feet by 500 feet homogeneou...

Okwen, R. University of Illinois

May 08, 2018
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Rare Earth Element Biomining from the Great Salt Lake Brine Using Engineered E. Coli

This data describes rare earth element adsorption onto E. coli cells engineered to express a lanthanide binding tag (LBT). We used a Great Salt Lake synthetic solution as the background matrix with Tb added to 1-10,000 ppb, concentrations much lower than the competing ions presen...

Jiao, Y. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jun 04, 2017
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EGS Collab: Modeling and Simulation Working Group Teleconference Series (1-98)

This submission contains the presentation slides and recordings from the first 98 EGS Collab Modeling and Simulation Working Group teleconferences. These teleconferences served three objectives for the project: 1) share simulation results, 2) communicate field activities and resul...

White, M. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Feb 04, 2020
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Advanced Sorbent Structure Recovery of Rare Earths, Precious Metals and Other Critical Materials from Geothermal Waters and Its Associated Technoeconomics

The work evaluates, develops and demonstrates flexible, scalable mineral extraction technology for geothermal brines based upon solid phase sorbent materials with a specific focus upon rare earth elements (REEs). The selected organic and inorganic sorbent materials (silica and MOF...

Addleman, R. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sep 21, 2016
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Shallow (2-meter) Temperature Surveys in Colorado

Shallow temperature surveys are useful in early-stage geothermal exploration to delineate surface outflow zones, with the intent to identify the source of upwelling, usually a fault. Detailed descriptions of the 2-meter survey method and equipment design can be found in Coolbaugh ...

E., R. Flint Geothermal, LLC

Feb 01, 2012
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Preliminary Geologic Map of the Tuscarora Geothermal Area, Elko County, Nevada

Preliminary geologic map, unit descriptions, and cross-sections of the Tuscarora geothermal area. The files within the zip are all in pdf format. The the two maps include rock and mineral deposits from different geologic time scales. Units, legend, and scales can be found on each ...

Derling, G. and Faulds, J. University of Nevada

Dec 31, 2013
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Preliminary Geologic Map of the Bunejug Mountains Quadrangle, Churchill County, Nevada Salt Wells Geothermal Area

The data in this submission includes a geologic map of the Salt Wells Geothermal Area. The map is in pdf format. The map includes locations of quaternary deposits, tertiary volcanic rock, sedimentary deposits, and tertiary intrusions. The map legend and scale can be found on the m...

Hinz, N. et al University of Nevada

Oct 31, 2011
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Tularosa Basin Play Fairway Analysis: Geologic Map of the Organ Mountains and Southern San Andres Mountain Range, NM

This is a digitized geologic map, in shapefile format, including rock unit lithological descriptions, faults, and dikes.

Nash, G. and Seager, W. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Jun 16, 2017
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Utah FORGE: Leapfrog 3D Geologic Movie

This is a 3D geological movie of the Utah FORGE area created with Leapfrog Geothermal 3D modelling software. The movie shows the Utah FORGE site, wells, seismic and lithologic cross-sections, and rock unit tops. This illustrates the thick crystalline granitoid EGS reservoir.

Podgorney, R. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

May 18, 2018
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Dynamic Earth Energy Storage: Terawatt-Year, Grid-Scale Energy Storage using Planet Earth as a Thermal Battery (GeoTES): Seedling Project Final Report

Grid-scale energy storage has been identified as a needed technology to support the continued build-out of intermittent renewable energy resources. As of April 2017, the U.S. had approximately 24.2 GW of energy storage on line, compared to 1,081 GW of installed generation capacity...

McLing, T. et al Idaho National Laboratory

May 31, 2019
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2016 Passive Seismic Imaging of the Dixie Valley Geothermal Well Field for EGS Favorability and Fault Mapping

This submission provides reports on the results of seismic data analyses, statistical data sets of rock properties under the DVGWF, GIS data for new maps of EGS favorability, and a link to raw seismogram data archived by the IRIS-DMS.

Louie, J. et al University of Nevada, Reno

Nov 01, 2015
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Drill Cutting and Core Major, Trace and Rare Earth Element Analyses from Wells RN-17B and RN-30, Reykjanes, Iceland

Analytical results for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Inductively Couple Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) measurement of major, trace and rare earth elements in drill cuttings from geothermal wells in Reykjanes, Iceland. Total Fe was analyzed as FeO, therefore is not included under...

Fowler, A. and Zierenberg, R. University of California

May 01, 2015
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Rare Earth Element and Trace Element Data Associated with Hydrothermal Spring Reservoir Rock, Idaho

These data represent rock samples collected in Idaho that correspond with naturally occurring hydrothermal samples that were collected and analyzed by INL (Idaho Falls, ID). Representative samples of type rocks were selected to best represent the various regions of Idaho in which ...

Quillinan, S. and Bagdonas, D. University of Wyoming

Jun 22, 2017
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Thermal Drawdown-Induced Flow Channeling in a Single Fracture in EGS

The evolution of flow pattern along a single fracture and its effects on heat production is a fundamental problem in the assessments of engineered geothermal systems (EGS). The channelized flow pattern associated with ubiquitous heterogeneity in fracture aperture distribution caus...

Guo, B. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nov 15, 2015
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Subsurface Characterization and Machine Learning Predictions at Brady Hot Springs Results

Geothermal power plants typically show decreasing heat and power production rates over time. Mitigation strategies include optimizing the management of existing wells increasing or decreasing the fluid flow rates across the wells and drilling new wells at appropriate locations. Th...

Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Oct 20, 2021
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Oregon Cascades Play Fairway Analysis: Raster Datasets and Models

This submission includes maps of the spatial distribution of basaltic, and felsic rocks in the Oregon Cascades. It also includes a final Play Fairway Analysis (PFA) model, with the heat and permeability composite risk segments (CRS) supplied separately. Metadata for each raster da...

Brandt, A. University of Utah

Nov 15, 2015
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REE Sorption Study for Media #1 and Media #2 in Brine #1 and #2 at different Liquid to Solid Ratio's at Ambient Temperature

This data set shows the different loading capacities of Media #1 and Media #2 in a high and low salt content brine matrix at different liquid to solid ratio's. These data sets are shaker bath tests on media #1 and media #2 in brine's #1 and #2 at 500mL-.5g(1000-1 ratio), 150mL-.75...

Garland, G. Tusaar Corp.

Mar 27, 2015
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Low-Temperature Geothermal Geospatial Datasets: An Example from Alaska

This project is a component of a broader effort focused on geothermal heating and cooling (GHC) with the aim of illustrating the numerous benefits of incorporating GHC and geothermal heat exchange (GHX) into community energy planning and national decarbonization strategies. To bet...

Davalos Elizondo, E. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Feb 06, 2023
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Utah FORGE: Stress Logging Data

This spreadsheet consist of data and graphs from deep well 58-32 stress testing from 6900 7500 ft depth. Measured stress data were used to correct logging predictions of in situ stress. Stress plots shows pore pressure (measured during the injection testing), the total vertical in...

McLennan, J. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Mar 14, 2018
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CIRES Approach Overview to Using Thermal Infrared Imagery to Find Geothermal Systems in Colorado

Subsurface geothermal activity has a thermal expression that can be observed at the surface. Such spatial temperature gradients are within the radiometric resolution that is characteristic of a wide range of satellites that carry thermal sensors. For this effort, CIRES (part of ...

Hussein, K. Flint Geothermal, LLC