Numerical Simulation of the Impact of Fluid Injection in the Raft River Geothermal Area
- Key words
- Reservoir Engineering; USA; Idaho; Raft River; Injection; Modeling; Simulation; Dissolved Solids
- Location
- Raft River, Idaho
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1980
- Session
- Injection; Computer modeling; Hydrogeology; Reservoir modeli
- Language
- English
Abstract
A moderate temperature geothermal pilot power plant, sponsored by the Department of Energy, is currently under development in southcentral Idaho. Environmental concerns regarding the impact of intermediate depth injection on shallower aquifers prompted a computer simulation study. Results of the modeling suggest: 1) significant thermal and water quality changes in shallow aquifers within the 30 year design life of the plant, and 2) the importance of understanding the interconnected hydraulic systems. The results may be artificial, reflecting the spatially limited data.
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