| Title | Acid Wells in the Krafla Geothermal Field |
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| Authors | Kristján Einarsson, Bjarni Pálsson, Ásgrimur Gudmundsson, Sveinbjörn Hólmgeirsson, Kristinn Ingason, Jónas Matthíasson, Trausti Hauksson, Halldór Ármannsson |
| Year | 2010 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | Corrosion and scaling |
| Abstract | Methods to harness the power from acid wells in the Krafla geothermal field are considered. These contain a high level of Cl and their pH<5. Drilling in the past several years indicates that most of the Krafla geothermal field is acidic below 2200 m depth. To further develop the field it is necessary to find methods to harness the power of acid wells. Possible methods are evaluated and preliminary results are discussed. |