Piping Geo-Fluids
- Key words
- Direct Use; Pipe Materials; Carbon Steel; Fiberglass; Polybutylene; Asbestos Cement; PVC Polyvinyl Chloride; Polyethylene; Heat Loss; Pipe Insulation; Equipment Materials
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1986
- Session
- Direct use; Pipelines; Durability testing; Economics
- Language
- English
Abstract
Both metallic and non metallic piping materials can be considered for geothermal applications. A review of specifics for different piping materials and a description of problems encountered in several existing geothermal system are discussed. Technical aspects, including expansion, head loss, insulation and topographical layout that should be considered when designing a piping system are addressed.
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