Status and Trends of Geothermal Direct Use Projects in the United States
- Key words
- Direct Use; USA; DOE; INEL; OIT; Heat Pumps; Aquaculture; Bathing; District Heating System; Drying; Fish Farming; Heap Leaching; Industrial; Space Heating; GWHP
- Location
- United States
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1988
- Session
- Direct use; Geothermal overviews
- Language
- English
Abstract
The United States is continuing to experience a significant growth rate in the use of low- and moderate-temperature geothermal resources for direct use applications, which is making an increasing contribution to the United States energy demands. This paper provides an overview of how and where geothermal energy is being used, the extent of that use, and what the development trends and concerns appear to be. The applications discussed include industrial processes, heat pumps (heating and cooling), pools and spas, aquaculture and agriculture applications, and space and district heating projects.
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