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GET Vol. 99, No.2
Geothermal Energy
50.
Geothermal heat for integrated power supply systems.
New geothermal projects in Switzerland. Glatthard, T .
(ETH/SIA, Zurich (Switzerland. Heizung Klima; 25 (11):
52-54 (Nov 1998).
51.
(00ElI0/13533-T5)
Modeling, design, and life performance prediction for
energy production from geothermal reservoirs. August
1997 progress report. Swenson, D. Aug 1997. Order Num-
ber OE99001425. Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO Oep.
52.
(UCRL-10-130356)
Letter Report: Progress in developing EQ3I6 for model-
ing boiling processes. Wolery, T. J., LLNL. 28 Aug 1995.
Order Number DE98058615. Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO
Oep.
53.
Methodology for the study of unexploited aquifers with
thermal waters: Application to the aquifer of the Alhama
de Aragon hot springs. Sanz, E. (Ciudad Univ., Madrid
(Spain)); Yelamos, J.G. Ground Water; 36 (6): 913-923
(Nov-Dec 1998).
54.
(ETDElJP-99714254)
Report on New Sunshine Program-supported undertak-
ings for fiscal 1995. Development of hot water power
plant and deep-seated geothermal resources sam-
pling/exploiting technologies. Mar 1996. Order Number
OE99714254. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
55.
(ETOElJP-99714257)
Fiscal 1996 report on the results of the subsidy opera-
tion under the Sunshine Project on the development of
a geothermal water use power plant, etc. Development
of the deep geothermal resource collecting technology
(development of .the deep geothermal resource produc-
ing technology). Mar 1997. Order Number OE99714257.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and
Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee
37831, USA.
56.
(ETOElJP-99714259)
Report on New Sunshine Program-supported undertak-
ings for fiscal 1997. Development of hot water power
plant and deep-seated geothermal resources sam-
pling/exploiting technologies. Mar 1998. Order Number
OE99714259. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
57.
(ETOElJP-99718326)
Fiscal 1997 report on the survey of verification of
geothermal exploration technology, etc. 1. Development
of the reservoir variation exploration method (develop-
ment of the fracture hydraulic exploration method). Mar
1998. Order Number DE99718326. Source: OSTI; NTIS;
Available from Office of Scientific and Technical Information,
P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
58.
(ETDElJP-99718327)
Fiscal 1997 report on the verification survey of geother-
mal exploration technology. 2. Development of the
reservoir variation survey method (development of the
gravity survey method). Mar 1998. Order Number
OE99718327. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O. Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
59.
(ETOElJP-99718328)
Fiscal 1997 report on the verification research on
geothermal prospecting technology. Theme 3. Develop-
ment of a reservoir variation prospecting method
(development of electric/electromagnetic prospecting
methods). Mar 1998. Order Number OE99718328. Source:
OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and Technical
Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee 37831,
USA.
60.
(ETDElJP-99718329)
Fiscal 1997 report on the verification research on
geothermal prospecting technology. Theme 4. Develop-
ment of a reservoir variation prospecting method
(development of a micro-earthquake monitoring system
(MEMS. Mar 1998. Order Number DE99718329. Source:
OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and Technical
Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee 37831,
USA.
61.
(ETDElJP-99718331 )
Fiscal 1997 report of the verification research on
geothermal prospecting technology. Theme 5-2. Devel-
opment of a reservoir change prospecting method
(reservoir change prediction (modeling sup-
port technique. Mar 1998. Order Number DE99718331.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and
Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee
37831, USA.
62.
(LA-UR-98-2484)
COsub 2 flux measurements across portions of the
Dixie Valley geothermal system, Nevada. Bergfeld, D.
(Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States). Earth and
Environmental Sciences Div.); Goff, F.; Janik, C.J.; John-
son, S.D. [1998]. Order Number DE99001251. Source:
OSTI; NTIS; GPO Dep.
63.
Investigation of the crack and cleft hydraulics in the
crystalline strata of the Soultz well and modelling of a
HDR ground source heat exchanger. Report No. 21.98.
Final report. Rummel, F. (MeSy GEO-Mess-Systeme
GmbH, Bochum (Germany; Kappelmeyer, 0.15 Jun 1998.
Source: Available from TIB Hannover: RR 9498(21).
64.
Progress of the geothermal research cooperation in the
lEA geothermal implementing agreement - the task of
hot dry rock (HDR). Kuriyagawa, M. (Agency of Industrial
Science and Technology, Tokyo (Japan. Chinetsu Gijutsu;
23 (1,2): 3-8 (29 May 1998).
65.
Progress of the geothermal research cooperation In the
lEA geothermal implementing agreement - the task of
deep geothermal resources. Kinbara, K. (Agency of Indus-
trial Science and Technology, Tokyo (Japan). Chinetsu
Gijutsu; 23 (1,2): 9-15 (29 May 1998).
66.
Report of the geothermal resources council (GRC) 1997
annual meeting. Yanagisawa, N. (New Energy and Indus-
trial Technology Development Organization, Tokyo (Japan.
Chinetsu Gijutsu; 23 (1,2): 16-22 (29 May 1998).
67.
Report of the 19th New Zealand geothermal workshop.
Kamenosono, H. (New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization, Tokyo (Japan. Chinetsu Gi-
jutsu; 23 (1,2): 23-27 (29 May 1998).
68.
Report of the society of exploration geophysicists
(SEG) annual international meeting. Ushijima, K. (Kyushu
Univ., Fukuoka (Japan. Chinetsu Gijutsu; 23 (1,2): 28-35
(29 May 1998).
69.
Geothermal development In HachlJyo Island. Majima, T.
(Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (Japan. Chinetsu Gijutsu;
23 (1,2): 36-49 (29 May 1998).
70.
Progress of the geothermal energy research and devel-
opment in U.S.A. (7). Araki, T. (Geothermal Energy
Research and Development Co. Ltd., Tokyo (Japan.
Chinetsu Gijutsu; 23 (1,2): 50-61 (29 May 1998).
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71.
Development of technology for reservoir mass and heat
flow characterization. Horikoshi, T. (New Energy and In-
dustrial Technology Development Organization, Tokyo
(Japan. Chinetsu Gijutsu; 23 (1,2): 70-76 (29 May 1998).
72.
Legal conditions for the authorization of geothermal
units. Kopf, M. (Ministerium fuer Wirtschaft, Mittelstand und
Technologie des Landes Brandenburg, Potsdam (Ger-
many. Erzmetall; 51 (7-8): 548-560 (1998).
73.
(ETDElJP-99718330)
Fiscal 1997 report on the verification survey of geother-
mal exploration technology. 5-1. Development of the
reservoir variation survey method (technology of pre-
diction of reservoir variation). Mar 1998. Order Number
DE99718330. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
74.
(INIS-HR-98-004, pp. 181-190)
"Shallow" Geothermal Energy In Croatia. Jelic, K.
(Rudarsko-geolosko-naftni fakultet, Zagreb (Croatia;
Kevnc, I. 1997. Order Number DE99609080. Source: OSTI;
NTIS (US Sales Only); INIS.
75.
Geothermal energy - a clean, sustainable resource.
Wright, P.M. (University of Utah (United States). Dept. of
Civil and Environmental Engineering). Renewable Energy
Wortd; 1 (3): 20-25 (Nov 1998).
76.
(ETDElJP-99718351 )
Fiscal 1997 development of the geothermal water use
power plant, etc. Development of the binary cycle power
plant (10MW class plant). Mar 1998. Order Number
DE99718351. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
77.
(ETDElJP-99718358)
Fiscal 1997 report on the results of the New Sunshine
Project subsidiary operation. Development of a geother-
mal water use power plant, etc. I technical development
of the hot dry rock power generation system (develop-
ment of electric technology). Mar 1998. Order Number
DE99718358. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of
Scientific and Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
78.
Use of pre-small hydroelectric power plants for basic
assembly of small hydroelectric power plants. Santos,
Robson Siqueira F. dos (Minas Gerais Univ., Belo
Horizonte, MG (BraZil). Escola de Engenharia. Dept. de En-
genharia Hidraulica e Recursos Hidricos); Martinez, Cartos
B. 1995. Source: Available from the library of the Brazilian
Nuclear Energy Commission, Rio de Janeiro.
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79.
(CONF-9607225-, pp. 539)
Determination of the seismicity associated to Xingo
(SE-AL), Brazil water reservoir. Valentim, Edson A. (Sao
Paulo Univ., SP (Brazil). Inst. Astronomico e Geofisico);
Berrocal, Jesus. 1996. Source: Available from the Library of
the Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Rio de Janeiro.
80.
Hachijojima geothermal power plant. Denryoku Mansuri;
541: 6-7 (1 JuI1998).
81.
Geothermal development in Mokai area. For the sixth
geothermal power site in New Zealand. Tosha, T. (Geo-
logical Survey of Japan, Tsukuba (Japan. Chinetsu
(Journal of the Japan Geothermal Energy 35 (2): 23-26 (15
Jun 1998).
82.
Development of hot dry rock power generation technol-
ogy. Iwakiri, S. (New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization, Tokyo (Japan)). Chinetsu Gi-
jutsu; 23 (1,2): 62-69 (29 May 1998).
83.
Geothermics In Alsace: deep energy. Gaullier, V. Sci-
ences et Avenir; (609): 46-47 (Nov 1997).
84.
Thermodynamic performance of selected HCFs for
geothermal applications. I nvernizzi , C. (Brescia Univ.
(Italy). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering); Bombarda, P. En-
ergy (Oxford); 22 (9): 887-895 (Sep 1997).
85.
Thailand: a pioneer power plant In Asia. Jeanson, E.
Systemes Solaires; (120): 46-47 (Jul-Aug 1997).
86.
Study of possible optimisation criteria for geothermal
power plants. Cesideri, U. (Universita di Perugia (Italy). Isti-
tuto di Energetica); Bidini, G. Energy Conversion and
Management; 38 (15-17): 1681-1691 (1997).
87.
(BNL-66071 )
Literature survey on cements for remediation of
deformed caSing In .geothermal wells. Allan, M.L.; Philip-
pacopoulos, A.J. [1998]. Order Number DE99001524.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO Cepe
88.
(BNL-661 03)
Thermally conductive cementitious grouts for geother-
mal heat pumps. Progress report FY 1998. Allan, M.L.;
Philippacopoulos, A.J. Nov 1998. Order Number
DE99001528. Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO Cepe
89.
(DGMK-9801, pp. 411-418)
Effects of oxygen on the re-injection characteristics of
thermal water with high salinity and a high iron content.
Martin, M. (TU BA Freiberg (Germany). Inst. fuer Bohrtechn-
nik und Fluidbergbau); Koeckritz, V.; Seibt, A. 1998. Order
Number DE99721 008. Source: OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only).
90.
(DOEIID/13533-T6)
Modeling, design, and life performance prediction for
energy production from geothermal reservoirs. Quar-
terly progress report, October-December, 1997.
Swenson, D. [1997]. Order Number DE99001426. Source:
OSTI; NTIS; GPO Dep.
91.
(ETDElJ P-99714253)
Fiscal 1995 report on the results of the subsidy opera-
tion under the Sunshine Project on the development of a
geothermal water use power plant, etc. Development of
the binary cycle power plant (development of the mea-
surement while drilling system for geothermal wells).
Mar 1996. Order Number DE99714253. Source: OSTI;
NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and Technicallnfor-
mation, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
92.
(ETDElJP-99714255)
Fiscal 1995 report on the results of the subsidy opera-
tion. under the Sunshine Project on the development of
a geothermal water use power plant, etc. Development
of the deep geothermal resource collecting technology
(development of the deep geothermal resource drilling
technology). Mar 1996. Order Number DE99714255.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and
Technical Information, P .0.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee
37831, USA.
93.
(ETDElJP-99714256)
Fiscal 1996 report on the results of the subsidy opera-
tion under the Sunshine Project on the development of
a geothermal water use power plant, etc. Development
of the deep geothermal resource collecting technology
(development of the deep geothermal resource drilling
technology). Mar 1997. Order Number CE99714256.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and
Technical Information, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee
37831, USA.
94.
(ETCElJP-99714258)
Fiscal 1996 report on the results of the subsidy opera-
tion under the Sunshine Project on the development of a
geothermal water use power plant, etc. Development of
the binary cycle power plant (development of the mea-
surement while drilling system for geothermal wells).
Mar 1997. Order Number DE99714258. Source: OSTI;
NTIS; Available from Office of Scientific and Technical Infor-
mation, P.O.Box 1000, Oak Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
95.
(ETDElJP-99718350)
Fiscal 1997 report on the results of the New Sunshine
Project subsidiary operation. Development of the
geothermal water use power plant, etc. (development of
the binary cycle power plant I development of the
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geothermal well MWD system). Mar 1998. Order Number
DE99718350. Source: OSTI; NTIS; Available Irom Office 01
Scientific and Technical Inlormation, P.O.Box 1000, Oak
Ridge Tennessee 37831, USA.
96.
Polyphenylenesulphide-sealed Ni-AI coatings for pro-
tecting steel from corrosion and oxidation In
geothermal environments. Sugama, T. (Brookhaven
National Laboratory, Upton, NY (United States). Dept. of Ap
plied Science) . Journal of Materials Science; 33 (15):
37913803 (1 Aug 1998).
97.
Geothermal reservoir engineering. 6. Reservoir simula-
tion (2) performance prediction. Ishido, T. (Geological
Survey of Japan, Tsukuba (Japan)). Chinetsu (Journal of the
Japan Geothermal Energy 35 (2): 27-46 (15 Jun 1998).
98.
Fractal analysis on a source distribution of acoustic
emissions in a hot dry rock mass reservoir. Ishida, T.
(Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi (Japan)); Mizuta, Y.;
Chen, Q.; Kaieda, H. Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshu; (596): 49
63 (21 Jun 1998).
99.
(DOElID/ 1304D-T 46)
Geothermal direct-heat utilization assistance. Quarterly
progress report, October 1-December 31, .1998. [1998J.
Order Number DE99001371. Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO
Dep.
100.
(ORNUCP- 99428)
Determining effective soil formation thermal properties
from field data using a parameter estimation technique.
Shonder, J.A. (Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United
States)); Beck, J.V. [1998J. Order Number DE99000227.
Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO Dep.
101 .
Recent direct-use technical assistance activity. Raf-
ferty, K. (Oregon Inst. of Tech., Klamath Falls, OR (United
States). Geo-Heat Center). Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bul-
letin; 19 (4): 1-3 (Dec 1998).
102.
Direct use of geothermal energy around the world. Fri-
dleifsson, LB. (Orkustofnun, Reykjavik (Iceland)). Geo-Heat
Center Quarterly Bulletin; 19 (4): 4-9 (Dec 1998).
103.
Akranes and Borgarfjordur district heating system. Rag-
narsson, A. (Orkustofnun, Reykjavik (Iceland)); Hrolfsson, I.
Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin; 19 (4): 10-13 (Dec
1998).
104.
Mushroom growing project at the Los Humeros, Mexico
geothermal field. Rangel , M.E.R. (Comision Federal de
Electricidad (Mexico)). Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin;
19 (4): 14-16 (Dec 1998).
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105.
Geothermal eel farm in Slovakia. Lund, J.W. (Oregon Inst.
of Tech., Klamath Falls, OR (United States). Geo-Heat Cen-
ter) ; Thomka, J.; Sarlinova, K. Geo-Heat Center Quarterly
Bulletin; 19 (4): 17-18 (Dec 1998).
106.
Thermal performance and energy saving effect of water-
loop heat pump systems with geothermal. Li Xinguo
(Ti anjin Univ., Ti anjin Geothermal Research and Training
Center, Tianjin (China)). Energy Conversion and Manage-
ment; 39 (3-4): 295-301 (1998).
107.
Origin of platy cal cite crystals in hot-spring deposits in
the Kenya Rift Valley. Jones, B. (Univ. of Alberta, Edmon-
ton, Alberta (Canada). Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences); Renaul t, R.w. Jour",,1 of Sedimentary Research,
Section A: 68 (5): 913-927 (Sep 1998).
108.
Solubility and transport of platinum-group elements in
supercritical fluids: Summary and estimates of thermo-
dynami c properties for ruthenium, rhodium, palladium,
and platinum solids, aqueous ions, and complexes to
1000 C and 5 kbar. Sassani, D.C. (Washington Univ., St.
Louis, MO (United States). Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sci-
ence); Shock, E.l. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta; 62
(15): 2643-2671 (Aug 1998).
109.
(BNL-6S7S0)
Advanced biochemical processes for geothermal brines
FY 1998 annual operating plan. Oct 1997. Order Number
DE99000578. Source: OSTI; NTIS; GPO Dep.
110.
Geothermal training centers in the world. Dickson, M.H.
(CNR-Intemational Inst. for Geothermal Research, Pisa
(lIaly). International School of Geothermi cs); Fanell i, M. Geo
Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin; 19 (4): 19-22 (Dec 1998).
111.
Experimental study of polysulfane stability in gaseous
hydrogen sulfide. Migdisov, A.A. (McGill Univ., Montreal ,
Quebec (Canada) . Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences);
Suleimenov, O.M.; Alekhin, Yu.V. Geochimica et Cos-
mochimica Acta; 62 (15): 2627-2635 (Aug 1998).
112.
Hydrothermal gas equilibria: The Hsub 20-Hsub 2-
COsub 2-CO-CHsub 4 system. Chiodini, G. (Osservatorio
Vesuviano, Napoli (lIaly)); Marini, l. Geochimica et Cos-
mochimica Acta; 62 (15): 2673-2687 (Aug 1998).
113.
Study and utilization of water-dominated and low-
temperature geothermal fields in Italy. Yasukawa, K.
(Geological Survey of Japan, Tsukuba (Japan)). Chinetsu
(Journal of the Japan Geothermal Energy 35 (2): 1-17 (15
Jun 1998).
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Selected papers from the twenty-third annual workshop
on geothermal reservoir engineering, Stanford Univer-
sity. Kikuchi, T. (Geological Survey of Japan, Tsukuba
(Japan)). Chinetsu (Journal of the Japan Geothermal En-
ergy 35 (2): 18-22 (15 Jun 1998).
115.
Annual report on geothermal energy development in
Japan, 1997. Chinetsu (Journal of the Japan Geothermal
Energy 35 (2): 47-50 (15 Jun 1998).
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