| Title | The Economics of Multi-Purpose Geothermal Heat Utilization Within the City of El Centro |
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| Authors | Sherwood, Peter B.; Yamasaki, Roger N. |
| Year | 1979 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; Space Condition; District Heating; Moderate Temperature; USA; California; Imperial Valley; El Centro; Economics; Cost Model; Industrial Use; Feasibility; Industrial Park; West Tek Inc; US DOE |
| Abstract | The engineering and economic feasibility of utilizing geothermal heat from the Heber KGRA for space heating/cooling and water heating for domestic and industrial process applications with the City of El Centro was investigated. The analysis process through a survey of present conventional energy utilization within the City. This evaluation was performed to generate technical data for input into a modified Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories "GEOCITY" computer program to model the economics of large scale district heating and cooling systems within the City of El Centro. A cost effective plan for large scale utilization of geothermal energy in El Centro for district heating/cooling and industrial application was developed from this evaluation. |