Open AccessAn Analysis of the Geothermal Energy Extraction and Utilization Technology R&D Program
Author(s) -
Văn Thành Nguyễn,
Harpal Dhillon
Publication year - 1979
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/893021
Subject(s) - geothermal gradient , geothermal energy , relevance (law) , environmental science , environmental economics , engineering , physics , economics , political science , geophysics , law
The Division of Geothermal Energy (DGE) in the Department of Energy is currently reviewing its RD&D programs to evaluate their relevance to the national goals for the development of geothermal energy during the next 22 years. This report presents the results of an analysis of the RD&D program for geothermal energy extraction and conversion technology. A review of the state-of-the-art was conducted to identify opportunities for improvement. The current RDBD program was checked against the opportunities for improvement to determine if any potential improvements are being ignored, Finally, a benefit/cost analysis was conducted by estimating the benefits expected to result from successful completion of various projects