Environmental Noise Need Not Hinder Geothermal Power Development
- Key words
- Power Generation; USA; Steam; Transmission; Compressors; Cooling Towers; Environmental Noise; Mud Drilling; dB
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1982
- Session
- Environmental aspects; Noise pollution; Drilling; Well testi
- Language
- English
Abstract
Environmental noise issues have hindered some geothermal power developments located near residents by delaying necessary regulatory approvals. However, with full use of demonstrated noise control technology, noise can be reduced to levels acceptable to most quiet rural communities at a distance of about 1000 feet. Thus, it may be feasible to drill closer to residences than if often presumed.
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