| Title | Economic Assessment of Using Nonmetallic Materials in the Direct Utilization of Geothermal Energy |
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| Authors | Costello, Raymond M.; Ammerlaan, Ton; Cabibbo, Salvatore V.; Kukacka, Lawrence E. |
| Year | 1979 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; Pipe Materials; Non Metallic; USA; Materials Substation; Cast Savings; Low Temperature; Moderate Temperature; Process Pipes; Industrial Uses; District Heating; US DOE; BNL |
| Abstract | The Process Sciences Division of the Department of Energy and Environment at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has a lead role in a continuing effort to develop nonmetallic materials for geothermal applications. As part of this effort, Burns and Roe Industrial Services Corporation (BRISC) was awarded a contract to assess the cost effectiveness of such materials in three direct use geothermal applications. The result of the studies described in this paper indicate that significant cost savings can be achieve by using nonmetallic materials in processes utilizing low to moderate (up to 300°F) temperature water. |