| Title | Plant Support Capabilities of a Geothermal Fluid |
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| Authors | Robinson, Frank E.; Singh, Kirpal; Berry, Wade; Thomas, Terry R. |
| Year | 1980 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; Power Generation; USA; California; East Mesa; Irrigation; Cascading; Chemical Analysis; Spent Fluid; Effects on crops and vegetation |
| Abstract | Geothermal fluids and shallow groundwater from Republic Geothermal, Inc. lease area of East Mesa in Imperial County, California were used successfully to irrigate sugar, beet, alfalfa, asparagus, date palm, tamarisk, and desert climax vegetation. Chemical characteristics of the two irrigation fluids differed, but total dissolved solids content of the fluids were similar and within 2000 mg/l range. The geothermal fluid contains elements which could be harmful to irrigated plants or plant consumers. |