| Title | Design of Steam Gathering Systems at The Geysers: A State-of-the-Art-Review |
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| Authors | Veizades, Harry; Cain, W. J. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Production; USA; California; Lake; Sonoma; The Geysers; Gathering Systems; Condensate Collection; Design; Construction; Route Selection; Venting; Environment; Stress Analysis; Cracking |
| Abstract | Geothermal gathering system designs have evolved at the Geysers KGRA to meet the ever-changing operational and design parameters. New technologies have enabled more accurate and economical designs to be developed. This paper lists some of the developments that have occurred between 1973 and the present and presents the writers view of the current "state of the art" design and construction of the geothermal gathering facilities. Topics covered are advances in pipeline route selection, piping design techniques, selection of piping materials and components, development of details, typical design criteria, condensate removal and collection systems. |