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Name Kawaihae Geothermal Area Derived automatically from the page name.
Location The city and state in which the field is located.
Region The geothermal exploration region in which the field is located.
GEA Development Phase The GEA-reported development phase; or "Operational;" (if operational).
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Geographic Area Draw a bounding box around the area you are describing.
Literature-Reported Mean Reservoir Temperature The mean reservoir temperature in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
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Literature-Reported Estimated Reservoir Volume The estimated reservoir volume in kilometers cubed, for example: 10 km³
Literature-Reported Mean Estimated Capacity The mean estimated capacity in Megawatts. Ex. 5
USGS Mean Reservoir Temperature The USGS mean reservoir temperature in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
USGS Estimated Reservoir Volume The USGS estimated reservoir volume in kilometers cubed, for example: 10 km³
USGS Mean Estimated Capacity The USGS mean estimated capacity. Example: 5 MW
Number of Production Wells
Number of Injection Wells
Number of Replacement Wells
Average Temperature of Geofluid The average temperature of geofluid into plants, in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
Sanyal Temperature Classification (Wellhead) Classifies resource area based on wellhead temperature which reflects enthalpy of the system that is used.
Reservoir Temperature The average temperature of geofluid into plants, in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
Geochemistry Reservoir Temperature Average temperature of the fluid at depth as measured by geothermometry techniques. Indicates the theoretical resource temperature, in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
Sanyal Temperature Classification (Reservoir Potential) Classifies resource area based on deep reservoir temperature which reflects the enthalpy of the system that could potentially be tapped.
Depth to Top of Reservoir Average depth to reservoir top, in meters, kilometers, feet or miles.
Depth to Bottom of Reservoir Average depth to reservoir bottom, in meters, kilometers, feet or miles.
Average Depth to Reservoir Average depth to reservoir, in meters, kilometers, feet or miles.
Completion Date JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Date of completion of first well
Well Name
Well Location
Well Depth Depth of the first well, in meters, kilometers, feet or miles.
Initial Temperature Initial temperature of first well, in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
Initial Flow Rate Initial flow rate of first well. For this field enter the number only. Then, choose a unit of measurement below.The industry standard is kg/s
Initial Flow Rate Unit None kg/s L/s gal/min bar/min lb/h n/a, kilogram per second, liter per second, gallon per minute, barrel per minute, pound per hour
Flow Test Comments
Well Log
Tectonic Setting Extensional Tectonics Hot Spot Non-Tectonic Rift Zone Strike-Slip Subduction Zone Describes the tectonic process responsible for development of geothermal resource.
Controlling Structure Accommodation Zone Apex or Salient of Normal Fault Caldera Rim Margins Displacement Transfer Zone Fault Controlled Fault Intersection Fissure Swarms Intrusion Margins and Associated Fractures Lithologically Controlled Major Normal Fault Pull-Apart in Strike-Slip Fault Zone Stepover or Relay Ramp in Normal Fault Zones Stratigraphic Boundaries Termination of a Major Normal Fault Describes the underlying structure that controls permeability and hydrology of the reservoir.
Topographic Features Caldera Depression Cinder Cone Flat Horst and Graben Lava Dome Mountainous Resurgent Dome Complex Shield Volcano Stratovolcano Describes the topographic features within the vicinity of the field (e.g. volcanic features, rift valleys, extensional features) that may be significant reflections of underlying geothermal resources.
Brophy Model Type A: Magma-heated, Dry Steam ResourceType B: Andesitic Volcanic ResourceType C: Caldera ResourceType D: Sedimentary-hosted, Volcanic-related ResourceType E: Extensional Tectonic, Fault-Controlled ResourceType F: Oceanic-ridge, Basaltic Resource Application of Brophy's occurrence models to each area based on its tectonic and structural setting.
Moeck-Beardsmore Play Type CV-1a: Magmatic - Extrusive CV-1b: Magmatic - Intrusive CV-2a: Plutonic - Recent or Active Volcanism CV-2b: Plutonic - Inactive Volcanism CV-3: Extensional Domain CD-1: Intracratonic Basin CD-2: Orogenic Belt CD-3: Crystalline Rock - Basement Application of Moeck and Beardsmore's play types to each area. Allowed values: Convection: Magmatic-Extrusive; Convection: Magmatic-Intrusive; Convection: Plutonic-Active Volcanism; Convection: Plutonic-Inactive Volcanism; Convection: Extensional; Conduction: Intracratonic Basin; Conduction: Orogenic Belt; Conduction: Basement
Modern Geothermal Features Blind Geothermal System Fumaroles Geysers Hot Springs Mudpots, Mud Pools, or Mud Volcanoes Warm or Steaming Ground Describes modern surface manifestations present in vicinity of the resource area (e.g. hot springs, fumaroles, mudpots, geysers)
Relict Geothermal Features Alunite Argillic-Advanced Argillic Alteration Carbonate Deposition Hydrothermal Alteration Hydrothermal Deposition Hydrothermally Altered Rock Hydrothermally Deposited Rock Leach Capping Other Hydrothermal Alteration Products Other Hydrothermal Deposits Silica Deposition Silicification Zeolitic Alteration Describes evidence of ancient surface manifestations in the vicinity of the resource area (e.g. hydrothermally altered rock, hydrothermally deposited rock)
Volcanic Age Describes the time of the most recent volcanism by epoch, era, or period per available data.
Host Rock Age Describes the age of the reservoir rock by epoch, era, or period per available data.
Host Rock Lithology Condensed description of the lithology of the reservoir rock.
Cap Rock Age Describes the age of the cap rock by epoch, era, or period per available data.
Cap Rock Lithology Condensed description of the lithology of the cap rock.
Salinity (low) in ppm Describes lower end measurements of salinity (ppm) of the geothermal fluid.
Salinity (high) in ppm Describes higher end measurements of salinity (ppm) of the geothermal fluid.
Salinity (average) in ppm Mean average of the low and high end measurements of the salinity (ppm) of the geothermal fluid.
Brine Constituents Describes major elements, compounds in geothermal brine. To add subscripts to chemical compounds or formulas use the<sub></sub> tags.(i.e.- H2O = H<sub>2</sub>O)
Water Resistivity Resistivity (MΩ.cm) of the geothermal fluid.
Overview Paragraph overview of the resource area.
History & Infrastructure A description of the history and infrastructure development in the area.
Regulatory & Environmental Issues A description of regulatory and environmental issues that have come about during development of the area.
Future Plans
Exploration History
Well Field Description
R&D Activities A description of Research, Development and Deployment activities (e.g. DOE-funded projects) in the geothermal area.
Technical Problems & Solutions
Area Geology
Hydrothermal System
Heat Source Describes what heats the geothermal fluid. Whether it be a magmatic intrusion, a thin crust which brings the mantle closer to hydrologic systems, or only radiogenic influences (such as at Chena hot springs, Alaska).
Geochemistry A description of the geofluid geochemistry in the geothermal area, including tables, description, etc.
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