| Abstract |
It is important to identify the thermodynamic state of a geothermal reservoir prior to developing it. Distinguishing between compressed liquid and tow phase steam water systems is critical in reservoir engineering analysis of field data. This paper reviews data pertaining to the initial state of the Redondo Creek geothermal system. The data presented and discussed demonstrates that the bulk of the hydrothermal system contains compressed, hot liquid. However, a few of the wells have encountered separate steam or two phase reservoirs which do not appear to be in communication with the main liquid system, except possibly via the wellbore. |