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FINAL PROGRAM

Geothermal Resources Council38th Annual Meeting &

GEA Geothermal Energy Expo

Geothermal: A Global Solution

September 28 - October 1, 2014Oregon Convention Center

Portland, Oregon USA•

Steve PonderExecutive Director

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Estela M. SmithOffice & Conference Manager

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Ian CrawfordDirector of [email protected]

Anh LayAdvertising & Membership

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Chi-Meng MouaGraphic Designer

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Brian SchmidtLibrarian

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GRC TRANSACTIONS

Copies of the GRC Transactions, Volume 38, will be provided as a CD-ROM to all 3-day registrants at the GRC 2014 Annual Meeting. In excess of 1,000 pages, the CD-ROM will offer the complete text and illustrations (many in color) of 147 papers presented during the event’s Technical and Poster Sessions. If you would like additional CD-ROMs, they will also be available for purchase during and after the Annual Meeting.

Geothermal Resources CouncilP.O. Box 1350

Davis, CA 95617-1350

Phone: (530) 758-2360Fax: (530) 758-2839

E-mail: [email protected]: www.geothermal.org

We are proud to be on the Pacific Rim Ring of Fire along with our many global neighbors.

To help attendees, let’s first pronounce the state name, Oregon: “OR-ee-gun.”

Our state has many distinctions, a few of which I’ll share here. The State Motto is “She Flies with Her Own Wings.” Sounds more like the TV show Portlandia. Portland is named for Portland, Maine on the east coast of the USA. It was decided in a 1845 coin toss, otherwise our host city might be called Boston. The Oregon population is around one tenth of neighboring California, or about 4 million residents. When California sneezes, Oregon catches a cold.

Geography: Hell’s Canyon at 7,913 ft. (2,400 m) is the deepest gorge in North America. Oregon boasts the deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake: 1,949 ft. (593 m). That lake was formed with the eruption of Mt. Mazama 7,500 years ago. Many GRC members are familiar with Newberry volcano in central Oregon. In fact Newberry is just about at the geographic center of our 95,179 square mile (24.6 million hectare) state. Lucky field trip attendees will see both Crater Lake & Newberry volcano after the meeting.

Some of the oldest sandals in the world were discovered in Oregon. Nine-thousand-year-old sandals made of sagebrush and bark were found at Fort Rock Cave in central Oregon in 1938. Their owner’s descendants today include nine native American tribes in Oregon.

The Douglas Fir tree, named for 19th century Scottish botanist David Douglas, is the Oregon state tree. Many of you live in homes using “doug fir” lumber. And of course our state fish is the Chinook salmon, also known as the spring, king or tyee salmon. It is the largest of the Pacific salmons – up to 126 pounds (57kg)! - and most highly prized for the fresh fish trade. So enjoy some salmon on the menu while visiting Portland.

Welcometo

PortlandWelcome to Portland Oregon and to the

38th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo"Geothermal: A Global Solution"

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Portland is at the confluence of two large rivers, the Columbia and Willamette. The Columbia provides tremendous amounts of hydropower to the region. The climate around Portland, in the Willamette Valley only seems wet. In fact, our state capital, Salem gets only 39 inches (1 meter) of precipitation annually - it just seems like more to newcomers. That same climate provides an ideal setting for various crops, including wine grapes, wheat, Christmas trees, berries, hazelnuts and grass seed. Oregon grows 99 percent of the entire U.S. commercial hazelnut crop. The Filbert - as it is called here - is the state nut. Yes, many jokes derive from that designation.

I live along the Oregon coast, which can be reached in 90 minutes from Portland. We have 12 lighthouses along our 350 mile (568 km) shoreline. Contrast that with the Cascade Mountains (volcanos). This lofty mountain range extends the entire north-south length of Oregon, from California to British Columbia.

Let’s not forget that some of the best geothermal uses are at our many notable hot springs. Ones close to Portland include Austin, Bagby, Belknap, Breitenbush, and Carson and North Bonneville in nearby Washington. We Oregonians look forward to your enjoyable stay in our “Pacific Wonderland”

Alex SiffordGRC Annual Meeting General Chairman

Table of Contents

Welcome! 4Activities Overview 6Floor Plan 9Schedule of Events 10Map of Portland 13Sponsors 14GRC Board of Directors 16GRC Annual Meeting Committee 17Technical Program 18 Monday 18 Tuesday 20 Poster Session 24 Wednesday 26GEA Energy Expo 28

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The Oregon Convention Center with Portland city center just across the Willamette River. COURTESY TRAVEL PORTLAND

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Baker Hughes ..............................................15

Capuano Engineering ................................. 30

CTI Coastal Technologies Inc. ..................... 30

Department of Energy ................................... 8

EGS ............................................................. 31

Geothermal Resource Group ........ Back Cover

Kenai Drilling ...................... Inside Front Cover

Nevada Water Solution .................................. 5

Power Engineers .......................................... 3

TNG Energy Services ................................. 16

GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo - Activities Overview (tentative as of 9/12)

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 26 8:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration C121 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Legal Issues C124 Level 18:30a GRC Fieldtrip - Cascade Volcanoes Including Newberry Crater (arrive at 7:30 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 25:00p – 7:00p GRC Workshop Reception C123 Level 1 SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 8:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration C121 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Legal Issues C124 Level 11:00p GRC Board of Directors Meeting C122 Level 1 SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28 7:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 17:15a GRC Annual Charity Golf Tournament Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 27:30a - 8:00p GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 18:00a GRC Fieldtrip - Mount St. Helens Volcano (arrive at 7:30 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 211:00a GRC Fieldtrip - A Wine Tour in the Willamette Valley (arrive at 10:00 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 21:00p – 8:00p GRC Annual Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 11:00p – 5:00p U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy Workshop (DOE Geothermal Technologies Office) A105 2:00p – 6:00p GRC Speaker Ready Room (To upload PowerPoint Presentations Only) A104 Level 16:00p – 8:00p GRC-GEA Opening Reception (Sponsored partly by Power Engineers) Exhibit Hall C Level 1 MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 29 6:30a – 5:00p GRC Annual Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 16:30a – 5:00p GRC Speaker Ready Room (Upload Power Point Presentations only) A104 Level 16:30a – 8:00a GRC Speaker Breakfast (Session Chairs and Speakers Must Attend) A105 Level 17:30a – 5:00p GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 18:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C125-126 Level 18:30a – 12:00n GRC Opening Session (Break Sponsored by Bakersfield Pipe & Supply Co.) Oregon Ballroom 202-203 Level 2

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All activities take place at the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) otherwise indicated as “Offsite”

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 26 8:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration C121 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Legal Issues C124 Level 18:30a GRC Fieldtrip - Cascade Volcanoes Including Newberry Crater (arrive at 7:30 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 25:00p – 7:00p GRC Workshop Reception C123 Level 1 SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 8:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration C121 Level 18:00a – 4:30p GRC Workshop - Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Legal Issues C124 Level 11:00p GRC Board of Directors Meeting C122 Level 1 SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28 7:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 17:15a GRC Annual Charity Golf Tournament Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 27:30a - 8:00p GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk8:00a GRC Fieldtrip - Mount St. Helens Volcano (arrive at 7:30 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 211:00a GRC Fieldtrip - A Wine Tour in the Willamette Valley (arrive at 10:00 to check in) Departs OCC Holladay Lobby Level 21:00p – 8:00p GRC Annual Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 11:00p – 5:00p U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy Workshop (DOE Geothermal Technologies Office) A105 2:00p – 6:00p GRC Speaker Ready Room (To upload PowerPoint Presentations Only) A104 Level 16:00p – 8:00p GRC-GEA Opening Reception (Sponsored partly by Power Engineers) Exhibit Hall C Level 1 MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 29 6:30a – 5:00p GRC Annual Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 16:30a – 5:00p GRC Speaker Ready Room (Upload Power Point Presentations only) A104 Level 16:30a – 8:00a GRC Speaker Breakfast (Session Chairs and Speakers Must Attend) A105 Level 17:30a – 5:00p GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 18:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C125-126 Level 18:30a – 12:00n GRC Opening Session (Break Sponsored by Bakersfield Pipe & Supply Co.) Oregon Ballroom 202-203 Level 2

12:00n – 1:30p GRC International Luncheon Oregon Ballroom 204 Level 212:00n – 5:00p GEA Expo Open Exhibit Hall C Level 112:00n – 5:00p GRC Poster Viewing Exhibit Hall C Level 11:30p – 5:00p GRC Technical Sessions B110-119 + C123 Level 13:10p – 3:40p Afternoon Coffee Break Exhibit Hall C Level 16:00p – 9:00p GRC Annual Banquet Portland Spirit Offsite6:00p – 9:00p Geothermal Young Professionals Dinner Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub Offsite TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 30 6:30a – 5:00p GRC Annual Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 16:30a – 4:00p GRC Speaker Ready Room (To upload Power Point Presentations Only) A104 Level 16:30a – 8:00a GRC Speaker Breakfast (Session Chairs and Speakers Must Attend) A105 Level 17:30a – 6:00p GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 18:00a – 5:00p GRC Office C126 Level 18:00a – 4:00p GRC Technical Sessions B110-119 + C123 Level 19:00a – 6:00p GRC Poster Viewing Exhibit Hall C Level 19:00a – 6:00p GEA Expo Open Exhibit Hall C Level 19:40a – 10:10a Morning Coffee Break Exhibit Hall C Level 112:00n – 1:30p GRC Student Leadership Luncheon Oregon Ballroom 204 Level 22:30p – 2:50p Afternoon Coffee Break Exhibit Hall C Level 14:00p – 6:00p GRC Poster Session/GEA Expo Networking Exhibit Hall C Level 15:00p – 7:00p Women in Geothermal (WinG) Reception Urban Farmer Offsite WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 1 6:30a – 12:00n GRC Meeting Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 16:30a – 8:00a GRC Speaker Ready Room (Upload Power Point Presentations only) A104 Level 16:30a – 8:00a GRC Speaker Breakfast (Session Chairs and Speakers Must Attend) A105 Level 17:30a – 12:00n GEA Exhibitor Registration Desk Pre-function C Level 18:00a – 11:00a GRC Office C126 Level 19:00a – 10:40a GRC Technical Sessions B110-119 + C123 Level 19:00a – 12:00n GRC Poster Viewing Exhibit Hall C Level 19:00a – 12:00n GEA Expo Open Exhibit Hall C Level 111:30p – 1:30p GRC Membership Meeting/Awards Luncheon Oregon Ballroom 204 Level 212:00n – GEA Expo Tear-Down Exhibit Hall C Level 15:00p – 7:00p CanGEA B2B Networking Reception Doubletree Hotel Offsite THURSDAY – OCTOBER 28:00a GRC Fieldtrip - Klamath Falls (arrive at 7:00 to check in) Departs OOC Holladay Lobby Level 2


Oregon Convention Center Floor Plan


GRC Annual Meeting - Schedule of Events

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 & 27

GRC Workshops 8:00am – 5:00pm Rooms C124, C122

• Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration• Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Legal Issues

GRC Fieldtrip - Cascade Volcanoes Including Newberry Crater8:30am, returning to Portland by 5:00pm Saturday

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

GRC Board of Directors Meeting 1:00pm- 5:00pm Room C122

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

GRC Annual Charity Golf Tournament7:30am Heron Lakes Golf Club, Portland

All proceeds will go to support the Oregon Chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation and the GRC Scholarship Fund.

GRC Fieldtrip - Mount St. Helens Volcano8:00am–5:00pm

GRC Fieldtrip - A Wine Tour in the Willamette Valley 1:00pm - 5:00pm

DOE Geothermal Technologies Office Resource Reporting Metric/Methodology Workshop1:00pm–5:00pm Room A105

GRC & GEA Opening Reception6:00pm–8:00pm Exhibit Hall C

On Sunday evening, all registered meeting attendees are encouraged to join colleagues, friends and old acquaintances at this grand reception hosted by the GRC & GEA in the Expo Hall.

Opening Reception sponsored by Power Engineers

Appetizers served at Booth #845

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

GRC Opening Session 8:30am – 12 Noon Oregon Ballroom 202-203

The GRC Opening Session will feature top-ranking government officials and industry representatives from around the world, who will put current geothermal events into perspective for the future. Agenda (tentative as of September 12)

GRC Opening Session Speakers8:30 - 8:35 Chairman Welcome • Alex Sifford, Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee

8:35 - 8:45 Announcement from the World Geothermal Congress - 2015 • Juliet Newson, President, IGA Board of Directors

8:45 - 8:55 Message from Oregon Legislator • Oregon U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (video)

8:55 - 9:00 Speaker Introductions • Steve Ponder, Executive Director, GRC

9:00 - 9:20 Keynote Address • Pat Reiten, CEO, PacifiCorp

9:20 - 9:45 Geothermal Industry speakers • Yoram Bronicki, Chairman of the Board, ORMAT • Dennis Gilles, CEO, US Geothermal

9:45 - 9:55 Questions and Answers

9:55 - 10:00 Speaker Introductions • Karl Gawell, Executive Director, GEA

10:00 - 11:00 Government and NGO speakers • David Olsen, California ISO Board of Directors • Douglas Hollett, Director DOE Geothermal Technologies Office • Rachel Shimshak, Executive Director, Renewable Northwest • Carl Stills, Energy Manager, Imperial Irrigation District

11:00 - 11:10 Questions and Answers

11:10 - 11:20 GRC Plans and Mission • Louis Capuano Jr., GRC President

11:20 - 11:30 Pacific Northwest Geothermal Legacy Awards • Louis Capuano Jr.

11:30 - 11:40 GEA Plans and Mission • Doug Glaspey, GEA Vice President

11:40 - 11:55 GRC Scholarship Awards • Joe Moore/Louis Capuano Jr.

11:55 - 12:00 Adjournment • Alex Sifford

Break sponsored by Bakersfield Pipe & Supply


GRC International Luncheon 12 Noon - 1:30pm Oregon Ballroom 204

The sixth annual International Luncheon will bring together experts from around the world with U.S. private and public sector stakeholders to discuss geothermal energy developments in East Africa. Attendees will be able to meet and greet these experts, and explore partnership opportunities.

• Silas Masinde Simiyu, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Kenya.

• Mulugeta Asaye Adale, Geothermal Projects Coordinator at Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO), Ethiopia.

• Andrew Herscowitz, Power Africa Coordinator.

GRC International Session - Updates on International Geothermal Development1:30pm - 4:45pm Room C123

Experts from around the world present the latest geothermal energy developments in regional markets: Australasia, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Middle East, Europe, South America, Central America, and North America.Featured Speakers:• Kevin Faure, GNS Science NZ (Australasia)• Dr. Suryantini, Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia)• Fernando Peñarroyo, National Geothermal Association of the

Philippines (Philippines)• Kasumi Yasukawa, National Institute of Advanced Industrial

Science and Technology (Japan)• Orhan Mertoğlu, Turkish Geothermal Association (Middle

East)• Eva Schill, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Europe)• Diego Morata, University of Chile (South America)• Paul Moya, West Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Central

America)• Luis Carlos Gutiérrez Negrín, Geocónsul, S.A. de C.V. (North

America)

MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 30, AND OCTOBER 1

GRC Technical Sessions Rooms B110-119 + C123Monday 1:30pm - 4:40pmTuesday 8:00am - 3:50pmWednesday 8:00am - 12:10pm

See the Technical Session schedule on pages 18 to 27.

GEA Geothermal Energy Expo Exhibit Hall CMonday 12 Noon - 5:00pmTuesday 9:00am - 6:00pmWednesday 9:00am - 12 Noon

See page 29 for a listing of exhibitors.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

GRC Annual Banquet 6:00pm - 9:00pm Onboard the Portland Spirit

The Portland Spirit is a 150' yacht with three public decks, two of which are enclosed and climate controlled. A three course sit-down meal with full service bars with a vast wine selection, grand pianos and a singing wait staff, a ship-wide sound system, and a marble dance floor await all land-lubbers for a fun night out on the water (see the map on page 13 for the location for boarding at Salmon Street Springs Fountain).

Geothermal Young Professional Dinner6:00pm - 9:00pm Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub

Students or young professionals working in the geothermal industry are invited to attend this fun, but informative networking event. For more information contact Dan Fleischmann at [email protected]

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

GRC Student Leadership Luncheon 12 Noon - 1:30pm Oregon Ballroom 204

Industry leaders will meet with students attending the GRC Annual Meeting during Tuesday’s lunch hour. Discussions between the leaders and students over lunch will provide one-on-one opportunities to share ideas about key topics on a variety of geothermal interests.

GRC Poster Session/Expo Networking4:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibit Hall C

Meet with colleagues in the global geothermal community in the Expo Hall and view this year’s selection of Posters. Please note: The posters are also available for viewing during Expo hours.

2nd Annual Women in Geothermal (WinG) Reception5:00pm - 7:00pm Urban Farmer (2 blocks from Hilton)

The primary objective of WinG is to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women in the geothermal community.

Note: FREE EVENT - you do not need to be registered for the GRC/GEA Event to attend this reception. However, bring your wallets just in case the tab runs out!Co-Sponsored by Calpine and Ormat

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GRC Annual Meeting - Schedule of Events, continued

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

GRC Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon 11:30 - 1:30pm Oregon Ballroom 204

The GRC will honor the best and brightest of the global geothermal community at its Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon. The GRC will present its prestigious Aidlin, Holt, Pioneer, Ramey, and Special Achievement awards, as well as awards for Best Technical Session Presentations and Photo Contest.

2014 AWARD WINNERS

Marilyn Nemzer - Joseph W. Aidlin Award For lifetime achievement in the advancement of geothermal energy worldwide and for steadfast support of the Geothermal Resource Council

Joe LaFleur - Geothermal Pioneer AwardFor pioneering and continuous contributions to the development of Central America’s geothermal resources

Tony Menzies - Henry J Ramey Jr. AwardFor lifetime achievements in geothermal reservoir engineering worldwide

John Brugman - Ben Holt AwardFor significant contribution to engineering works on geothermal power plant design

Colin Goranson - Geothermal Special Achievement Award For effective and steadfast efforts to educate, train and mentor new generations of geothermal experts

Jill Haizlip - Geothermal Special Achievement Award For outstanding contributions to the understanding and development of Engineered Geothermal Systems

Ann Robertson-Tait - Geothermal Special Achievement Award For acknowledgement of accomplishments at Chena Hot Springs and of steadfast support advancing interest in and development of geothermal resources

CanGEA B2B Networking Reception: Bringing Canada to the World 5:00 - 7:00pm Doubletree Hotel Room: Mt. Hood

Join the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) for a unique evening highlighting Canadian geothermal opportunities, technology, and expertise at our premier business to business networking session.

The evening will be split into three distinct segments:• The Chair of CanGEA, Alison Thompson will deliver an

overview of Canada’s diverse geothermal power and direct use opportunities

• A series of short presentations will highlight individual project opportunities, presented by their respective company representatives

• Another series of short presentations will highlight Canadian technologies and expertise presented by the industry’s leading firms

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 - 4

GRC Fieldtrip - Klamath Falls8:00am Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday(Check-in at OCC Holladay Lobby at 7:00am)

A post-meeting trip will set off Thursday morning to Southern Oregon including a stop at Crater Lake National Park and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Our destination is the town of Klamath Falls, well-known for extensive use of direct use geothermal energy, including a district heating system and geothermal beer! We will also visit the Klamath Falls campus of the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) with two operating binary geothermal power plants. On the way back to Portland we drop by Lava Lands Visitor Center and Timberline Lodge, used as the exterior location for the movie The Shining.

The winning photo from last year’s contest. HILDUR INGVARSDOTTIR

2014 GRC Photo ContestAs part of the 2014 Annual Meeting, the GRC will showcase its 35th Amateur Photo Contest. Check out the entries in the registration area and online by scanning the QR Code on your Smartphone or web-enabled device:


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Annual Meeting Schedule

The success of the Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting depends on the generous sponsorships and contributors of corporate and individual members. The GRC and GEA would like to thank the following for their generous support.

GOLD LEVEL

NECK WALLETS & WING RECEPTION OPENING RECEPTION

OPENING SESSION BREAK

STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

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A complete list is posted online at: www.geothermal.org/meet-new.html, and will be posted at the Annual Meeting, and in the November/December issue of the GRC Bulletin.

If you would like to make a contribution to the 2014 GRC Annual Meeting, please contact Estela Smith at (530) 758-2360 or E-mail at [email protected].

PRELIMINARY LIST OF ATTENDEES

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WING RECEPTIONGENERAL CONTRIBUTION GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

BRONZE LEVEL


LITERATURE IN DELEGATE BAG

MEDIA AUDIO VIDEO SPONSOR FOR TUESDAY

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GRC Board of Directors

Louis E. Capuano, Jr. (President)Phone: (707) 595-8742Email: [email protected]

Paul Brophy (President-Elect)Phone: (707) 544-0955Email: [email protected]

Richard Campbell (Past President)Phone: (303) 805-5773Email: [email protected]

Tonya (Toni) BoydPhone: (541) 885-1751Email: [email protected]

Louis Capuano IIIPhone: (707) 595-8740Email: [email protected]

Anna CarterPhone: (530) 736-2299Email: [email protected]

Dennis J. GillesPhone: (707) 953-8236Email: [email protected]

Patrick HansonPhone: (281) 443-3300Email: [email protected]

Stuart JohnsonPhone: (775) 440-0383Email: [email protected]

Dennis KaspereitPhone: (646) 829-3957Email: [email protected]

James W. LovekinPhone: (510) 898-3112Email: [email protected]

Roy L. MinkCell: (208) 699-4396Email: [email protected]

Joseph MoorePhone: (801) 585-6931Email: [email protected]

William (Bill) RickardPhone: (760) 341-0186Email: [email protected]

Andrew SabinPhone: (760) 939-4061Email: [email protected]

Lisa ShevenellPhone: (775) 240-7323Email: [email protected]

Elaine Sison-LebrillaPhone: (916) 732-7017Email: [email protected]

Gene SuemnichtPhone: (707) 595-8761Email: [email protected]

Karl F. UrbankPhone: (707) 431-6034Email: [email protected]

Charlene L. WardlowPhone: (775) 356-9029Email: [email protected]

Shigeto YamadaPhone: 81-44-329-2123Email: [email protected]

Anna CrowellEx officio Student MemberPhone: (701) 740-3051Email: [email protected] Photos of the Board of Directors can be seen on the GRC website at: www.geother-mal.org/bod.html

GRC Annual Meeting Committee

General ChairmanAlex SiffordSifford Energy ServicesP.O. Box 760Neskowin, OR 97149-0760Phone: 503-392-3965Cell: 541-992-2956Email: [email protected]

Technical Program ChairmanAl WaibelColumbia Geoscience22495 NW Quatama Rd.Hillsboro, OR 97124Phone: 503-640-9877Email: [email protected] KitzU.S. Geothermal, Inc.1505 Tyrell Ln.Boise, ID 83706Phone: 208-424-1027Email: [email protected]

Poster Session ChairmanMike CummingsEmail: [email protected]

Fund Raising ChairmanLouis E. Capuano, Jr.Capuano Engineering Company2455 Bennett Valley RoadSuite A112Santa Rosa, CA 95404Phone: 707-595-8742Email: [email protected]

Invited Speaker ChairmanBetsy KauffmanEnergy Trust of Oregon421 SW Oak St., Suite 300Portland, OR 97204Phone: 503-459-4072Email: [email protected]

Field Trips ChairmanDuncan FoleyPacific Lutheran UniversityDepartment of GeosciencesTacoma, WA 98447-0003Phone: 253-535-7568Email: [email protected]

Special Events ChairmanKatherine (Katie) Clifford2849 SE 70th AvenuePortland, OR 97206Phone: 503-575-3318Email: [email protected] PoqueEmail: [email protected]

Pre-Conference Workshop ChairmanRobert W. FujimotoCo-ChairToni L. BoydGeo-Heat CenterOregon Institute of Technology3201 Campus Dr.Klamath Falls, OR 97601Phone: 541-885-1751Email: [email protected]

Board Education ChairJoe MooreEnergy and Geoscience InstituteUniversity of Utah423 Wakara Way, Ste. 300Salt Lake City, UT 84108Phone: 801-585-6931Email: [email protected]

Golf ChairmanPatrick HansonScientific Drilling Inc.16701 Greenspoint Park Drive,Suite 200Houston, TX 77060Phone: 281-443-3300Email: [email protected] TuttleEmail: [email protected]

Photo Contest ChairmanRyan A. ColeU.S.D.A. Forest Service10600 NE 51st CircleVancouver, WA 98682Phone: 360-891-5233Email: [email protected]

International Participation ChairmanMiyuki YoshidaLaw Offices of Miyuki Yoshida515 NW Saltzman Road, PMB #896Portland, OR 97229Phone: 503-941-9766Cell: 206-697-8584Email: [email protected] A. SuemnichtEGS, Inc.Waterfall Tower Suite A1122455 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa, CA 95404Phone: 707-595-8761Email: [email protected]

GEA Expo LiaisonKathy Kent-SchottGeothermal Energy Association209 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20003Phone: 202-454-5264Email: [email protected]

GRC Executive DirectorSteve PonderGeothermal Resources CouncilP.O. Box 1350Davis, CA 95617-1350Phone: 530-758-2360 x4Cell: 916-837-9969Email: [email protected]

GRC Conference ManagerEstela SmithPhone: 530-758-2360 x3Cell: 530-902-0585Email: [email protected]

GRC Communications DirectorAnnual Meeting OutreachIan CrawfordPhone: 530-758-2360 x5Email: [email protected]


Technical Program Monday afternoon, September 29

ROOM B110

GEOLOGYChair: C. Niewendorp

ROOM B114

PLANT OPERATIONSChair: M. Heninger

ROOM B115

CASE STUDIESChair: M. Krahmer

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Overprinting Hydrothermal Systems in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, Milicich, Sarah & Chambefort, Isabelle & Bignall, Greg & Clark, John

The Pilgrim Hot Springs, Alaska Thermal Anomaly, Benoit, Dick & Pike, Chris & Holdmann

Fluid-Entry Temperatures, Depths, and Water Chemistry at Pilgrim Hot Springs, Alaska, Benoit, Dick & Pike, Chris & Holdmann, Gwen

Determination of Geothermal Anomalies Through Multivariate Regression of Background Variables at Yellowstone National Park Using Landsat 5 TM Thermal Band Data, Karki, Sita & Kobs Nawotniak, Shannon & Bottenberg, Carrie & McCurry, Michael & Welhan, John

Significance of Deep Zones of Intense Bleaching and Silification in the Reservoir Rocks of Los Humeros High-Temperature Geothermal Field, Mexico: Evidence of the Effects of Acid Alteration, Elders, Wilfred & Izquierdo, Georgina & Aragon, Alfonso & Tovar, Rigoberto & Flores, Magaly

RESOURCE MANAGEMENTChair: S. Pistone

Injection Benefit of a Typical Well At The Geysers Field, Enedy, Steven

Summary of Historical Production for Nevada Binary Facilities, Hanson, Hillary & Mines, Greg

Surface Deformation at the Salton Sea Geothermal Field From High-Precision Radar Interferometry, Eneva, Mariana & Adams, David & Falorni, Giacomo & Novali, Fabrizio & Hsiao, Vicky

The Long-Term Performance of Nevada Geothermal Fields Utilizing Flash Plant Technology, Benoit, Dick

Improve Resource and Plant Operations Management with Key Performance Indicators, Hoyer, Dan

Increased Reliability and Availability of a Geothermal Steam Turbine, Archambeault, David & Larsen, Garth & Layton, Mark

Web Accessible Security Camera System Independently Powered by a Point of Use Thermoelectric Generator Using Geothermal Pipes as a Heat Source, Dell, Robert & Unnthorsson, Runar & Wei, C.S. & Foley, William & Cady, Mitchell & Dell, Malcolm & Isakov, Michael & Livermore, Alex

Energy Analysis of the Cerro Steam Gathering System, Garcia-Gutierrez, Alfonso & Martinez-Estrella, Juan & Ovando-Castelar, Rosember & Canchola-Felix, Ismael & Jacobo-Galvan, Paul

COFFEE BREAK (3:10 - 3:40) IN ExPO

PLANT CHEMISTRYChair: C. Dunn

Control and Online Removal of Metal Sulfide Deposits, Muller, Logan & Gill, Jasbir & Rodman, David & Brown, Kevin & Robinson, Ray

Geothermal Silica Scale Inhibition and Control Using Phosphino Carboxylic Acid Copolymer in Bacon-Manito Geothermal Business Unit, Baltazar Jr., Almario D., See, Fidel S. & De Guzman, Richard C. & Solis, Ramonito P. & Salonga, Noel D.

Improvements in Residence Time and Air Oxidation For H2S Abatement in The Geysers' Geothermal Power Plants With Direct-Contact Condensers & Cross Flow Cooling Towers, Nelson, Catherine & Benn, Brian

Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide and Recovery of Carbon Dioxide From Geothermal Non-Condensable Gas Using Water, Mamrosh, Darryl & Mcintush, Kenneth & Douglas, Austyn & Fisher, Kevin & Juliusson, Bjarni & Gunnarsson, Ingvi & Markusson, Sigurour & Matthiasdottir, Kristin & Arnarson, Magnús

Eighteen Years History of Reservoir Development in the Ogiri Geothermal Field, Japan, Takayama, Junichi & Itoi, Ryuichi & Morita, Seiya

The History of Lightning Dock KGRA: Identifying a Blind Geothermal Resource, Crowell, James & Crowell, Anna M.

Geothermal Energy in Oregon 2014, Sifford, Alex

Surprise Valley ElectricPaisley, Oregon Geothermal Power Project, Mink, Leland & Pezzopane, Silvio & Culp, Lynn

The Don A. Campbell Geothermal Project, Orenstein, Rahm & Delwiche, Ben

OIL & GASChair: Z. Frone

Thermal and Mass History of Fairway Field in East Texas: Implication for Goethermal Development in an Oil and Gas Setting, Kweik, Ramsey & Blackwell, David & Hornbach, Matthew & Richards, Maria

Geothermal Potential Within Devonian Carbonates in the Clarke Lake Gas Field, Northeastern British Columbia, Canada, Walsh, Warren & Tu, Alex

Analysis of Sedimentary Geothermal Systems Using an Analytical Reservoir Model, Augustine, Chad

Technical Program Monday afternoon, continued

ROOM B119

GEOCHEMISTRYChair: M. Cummings

ROOM C123

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2:10

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4:20

COFFEE BREAK (3:10 – 3:40) IN ExPO

Computation of Reservoir Geochemical Condi-tions From Excess-Enthalpy Wellhead Samples, Reed, Mark H. & Palandri, James L. & Clemente, Vicente & Cabahug, Regina

Mineral Selection for Multicomponent Equilib-rium Geothermometry, Palmer, Carl & Ohly, Sara & Smith, Robert & Neupane, Ghanashyam & Mcling, Travis & Mattson, Earl

CO2 Surveys in Nevada: Two Example Cases, Shevenell, Lisa & Johnson, Gary & Ryan, Katie & Reid, Alexandra

Characterization of the Menengai High Tempera-ture Geothermal Reservoir Using Gas Chemistry, Kipngok, Jeremiah & Ochieng, Leakey & Kanda, Isaac & Suwai, Janet

Fluid Inclusion Stratigraphic Analysis of Geo-thermal Test Holes at Three US Navy Geothermal Prospects, Dilley, Lorie & Blake, Kelly

GEOPHYSICSChair: J. Batir

Imaging the Roots of High-Temperature Geother-mal Systems Using MT: Results From the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, Lindsey, Nathaniel & Bertrand, Edward & Caldwell, Grant & Gas-perikova, Erika & Newman, Gregory

Micro-earthquake Analysis for Reservoir Pro-perities at the Pratti-32 Injection Test, Geysers, California, Hutching, Lawrence & Bonner, Brian & Singh, Ankit

Gravity Modeling of the Rye Patch Known Geothermal Resource Area, Rye Patch, Nevada, McDonald, Mark & Gosnold, William

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INTERNATIONAL SESSIONChair: G. Suemnicht & M. Yoshida

Australasia – Long-term Progress, Kevin Faure, GNS Science NZ

Indonesia – Resource Opportunities, Dr. Suryan-tini, Bandung Institute of Technology

Philippines – Prolonged Generation and Opportu-nity, Fernando Peñarroyo, National Geothermal Association of the Philippines

Japan - Renewed Opportunities, Kasumi Yasu-kawa, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Middle East – Expanding Development, Orhan Mertoğlu, Turkish Geothermal Association

Europe - Eva Schill, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

South America – Geothermal Progress, Diego Morata, University of Chile

Central America – Current Generation and Fu-ture Plans, Paul Moya, West Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc.

North America – Geothermal Developments and Opportunities, Luis Carlos Gutiérrez Negrín, Geocónsul, S.A. de C.V.

COFFEE BREAK (3:10 – 3:30)

Monday Lunch Menu (Served in the GEA Expo 12-1:30pm)

Alberta Lunch • Farmer’s greens, ranch dressing, red wine vinaigrette, grilled asparagus, roasted peppers, blue lemon vinaigrette • Aunt Bess’s buttermilk fried chicken, slow roasted beef brisket, whiskey barbeque sauce • Macaroni-n-cheese, Tillamook cheddar, green beans, cornbread muffins, red and blue velvet cupcakes

Includes house-brewed coffee and tea. Vegetarian options will be available.


Technical Program Tuesday morning, September 30

ROOM B110

DRILLINGChair: B. Rickard

ROOM B114

FINANCE/ECONOMICSChair: B. Sullivan

ROOM B115

PLANT DESIGNSChair: G. McKay

8:00

8:20

8:40

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9:20

9:40

10:10

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11:30

High Temperature 300°C Directional Drilling System, Including Drill Bit, Steerable Motor, and Drilling Fluid, Chatterjee, Kamalesh & Dick, Aaron & Grimmer, Harald & Herlitzius, Jan & Otto, Mike & Klotzer, Sundaie & Epplin, Dave & Schroder, Jon & Macpherson, John

Set Controlling Additive for Thermal-Shock Resistant Cement, Pyatina, Tatiana & Sugama, Toshifumi

The Pressures and Drilling Fluids for Geothermal Fields in Tibet, Zheng, Xiuhua & Yang, Shiwei & Ye, Hongyu & Liu, Haiyang & Duan, Chenyang & Bai, Zhanxue

Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Fluid Loss Agent for Geothermal Drilling Fluid, Yang, Shiwei & Zheng, Xiuhua

Downhole Power Source for Geothermal Drilling and Well Development Enabled by a Novel Extreme High Temperature (200°C+) Ultracapacitor, Brambilla, Nicolo & Martini, Fabrizio

DIRECT USE/HEAT PUMPChair: T. Boyd

Construction of a "Slinky" Style Ground-Coupled Heat Exchanger, Geyer, John D.

Conductivity & Cost Comparison For Vertical and Horizontal Ground Loops, Geyer, John

Development of Geothermal District Heating in Germany, Buescher, Eckehard

Enhanced Agricultural Production From an Intensive Bottom Heat System Using Waste Geothermal Hot Water and Steam Condensate in Iceland, Dell, Robert & Unnthorsson, Runar & Wei, C.S. & Foley, William

Thermal Performance of a Borehole Heat Exchanger Under a High Geothermal Gradient and Strong Groundwater Flow, Wang, Bo & Wang, Huajun & Wang, Yuhong

Uncertainty Analysis of Geothermal Well Drilling and Completion Costs, Silverman, Rachel & Lukawski, Maciej & Tester, Jefferson

Using Financial and Policy Tools to Address Exploration/Drilling Risks, Ram, Hezy & Letvin, Amelia

Valuing Geothermal Projects - Beyond Levelised Cost, Hinchliffe, Stephen & Gerardi, Walter

Master Limited Partnerships: A Geothermal History With Accompanying Economic Analysis, Richard, Christopher


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTChair: B. Fairbank

Geothermal Energy in Oregon: Job Creation and Other Benefits From New Geothermal Technologies, Grainey, Michael A Qualitative Assessment of Major Barriers Facing the Geothermal Industry in Canada, Thompson, Alison & Van Hal, Grant & Bakhteyar, Faisal

Geothermal vs. Wind & Solar: Time to Level the Playing Field, Dykema, Angie

Geothermal Power for Integration of Intermittent Generation, Edmunds, Thomas & Sotorrio, Pedro & Buscheck, Thomas & Bielicki, Jeffrey

Effect of Air Temperature Variation on the Performance of Wet Vapour ORC Systems, Read, Matthew & Smith, Ian & Stosic, Nikola

The 100-MW Ngatamariki Geothermal Power Station: A Purpose-Built Plant for High Temperature, High Enthalpy Resource, Legmann, Hilel

Optimization of Hybrid Noncondensable Gas Removal System for a Flash Steam Geothermal Power Plant, Richardson, J. Chip & Devinney, Jason

Optimization of NCG System Lineups, Harvey, William & Fishman, Matthew

Optimum Configuration for Geothermal Power System, Fukuda, Norihiro & Saito, Shojiro & Katsuki, Norito

PLANT TURBINEChair: K. Phair

Unique Steam Turbine for Kizildere Geothermal Power Plant in Turkey, Tamaya, Yutaka & Muto, Toshie

The Geothermal Radial Outflow Turbine, Spadacini, Claudio & Xodo, Luca & Quaia, Matteo & Frassinetti, Marco & Rizzi, Dario

A 1 KW Thermoelectric Generator for Low-Temperature Geothermal Resources, Liu, Changwei & Chen, Pingyun & Li, Kewen


Technical Program Tuesday morning, continued

ROOM B119

INTERNATIONALChair: A. Menzies

ROOM C123

DAVID BLACKWELL SPECIAL SESSIONChair: M. Richards

8:00

8:20

8:40

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Geothermal Water for Mining, Ussher, Greg & Parker, Cameron & Catane, John Patrick & Urzua, Luis & Mills, Tracy

The Advantages of Clustering Geothermal Generators on Ocean Rift Zones, Shnell, Jim & Hiriart, Gerardo & Orcutt, John & Iovenitti, Joe

New Geothermal Targets in the Paris Basin (France), Boissavy, Christian & Griere, Olivier

Opportunities and Challenges in Geothermal Exploration and Development in Ethiopia, Kebede, Solomon

The Geothermal Energy Potential of Pakistan, Ahmad, Javed

REGULATORY/ENVIRONMENTAL/POLICY 1

Chair: R. Stark

Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop (RAPID) Toolkit, Young, Katherine & Levine, Aaron

Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis, Young, katherine & Witherbee, Kermit & Levine, Aaron & Keller, Adam Geothermal Development and the Use of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Levine, Aaron & Young, Katherine

Consumption of Water in Geothermal Development, NEPA, and the National Geothermal Data System, Clark, Corrie E. & Schroeder, Jenna N. & Anderson, Arlene & Harto, Chris B.

Geothermal Water Consumption and Life Cycle Water Analysis, Schroeder, Jenna N. & Clark, Corrie E. & Harto, Chris B.

Intro – Jeff Tester & Maria Richards

Special Acknowledgement for the Work of Dr. David Blackwell: Influence and Contributions to Countless Geothermal Assessments and Products, Shevenell, Lisa

Heat Flow and Geothermal Research in Mid-Continent of North America, Gosnold, William D. & Crowell, Anna

New Geothermal Gradient Maps for Colorado's Sedimentary Basins, Morgan, Paul & Scott, Phyllis

Three Dimensional Heat and Mass Balance Modelling of Convection in Structurally Controlled Conduits in Basin and Range Geothermal Systems, Moulding Ann E. & Brikowski, Tom H.

Comments - Dick Benoit & SMU Geothermal Lab students

Picture of Group


Comments – Members of the geothermal community

Chena Hot Springs Development Bernie Karl

David Blackwell's Forty Years in the Idaho Desert, the Foundation for 21st Century Geothermal Research, Mcling, Travis & McCurry, Mike & Cannon, Cody & Wood, Thomas & Neupane, Ghanashyam & Podgorney, Robert & Welhan, John & Mines, Greg & Plummer, Mitch & Moore, Joe & Fairley, Jerry & Wood, Rachel & Mattson, Earl

Structural Control of Warm Springs and Wells in the Hillsboro-Lake Valley-Palomas Basin Region of South-Central New Mexico, Kelley, Shari & Tewalde, Mussie & Witcher, James & Person, Mark

Shallow Temperature Surveys for Geothermal Exploration in the Great Basin, USA and Estimation of Shallow Aquifer Heat Loss, Coolbaugh, Mark & Sladek, Chris & Zehner, Richard & Kratt, Chris

A Consideration of Geological Settings for and the Structural Morphology of Terrestrial Hydrothermal Systems, Waibel, Al

Dave Blackwell

8:00

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The David D. Blackwell Session

– Featuring geophysics research inspired by the work of Dave Blackwell.

Join this special session that brings together a collection of people and work inspired by Dave Blackwell’s 45+ years of dedicated teaching, mentoring and research on all manner of things related to heat flow. Hear presentations from long time colleagues, including a number of his former graduate students, who have become leaders and mentors themselves.

Dr. Blackwell earned a B.S. in Geology and Mathematics from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 1963. While an undergraduate, he worked for two summers as a field assistant for the U. S. Geological Survey in Denver and served as a Teaching Assistant at SMU. Dr. Blackwell received an M.S. in Geophysics from Harvard University in 1965, and was granted a Ph.D. in Geophysics by Harvard University in 1967 with a dissertation on terrestrial heat-flow determinations in the northwestern United States. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at CalTech’s Seismological Laboratory, Dr. Blackwell joined the SMU faculty in 1968, where he has been ever since. He was named the W.B. Hamilton Professor of Geophysics in 1982.

He was a charter member of the GRC (1971) and has served as the GRC President and on the Board. He’s received numerous GRC awards over the years, including the Distinguished Service Award (1997), the Geothermal Special Achievement Award (2004) and the Joseph W. Aidlin Award (2009).

Although he ‘officially’ retired from SMU in 2013, Dave is still actively advising students, writing papers, and researching heat flow and geothermal resources in between visits to his ranch.


The David Blackwell Session is sponsored by• Joe Moore• Susan Petty• Al Waibel• Steve Ponder• Bernie & Connie Karl• Randy Normann• Jeff Tester

Technical Program Tuesday afternoon, September 30

ROOM B110

POWER SOLARChair: B. Harvey

ROOM B114

RESOURCE ASSESSMENTChair: A. Mowbray

ROOM B115

EGS 1Chair: K. Grasso

1:30

1:50

2:10

2:30

2:50

3:10

3:30

4:00 POSTER SESSION (4:00 - 6:00) EXHIBIT HALL C (LEVEL 1)

Use of a Geothermal-Solar Retrofit Hybrid Power Plant to Mitigate Declines in Geothermal Resource Productivity, Wendt, Daniel & Mines, Gregory

Design and Implementation of the Gumuskoy Hybrid Geothermal and Solar Thermal Power System, Kuyumcu, Ozgur Caglan & Serin, Onur & Ozalevli, Camil Cihan & Baker, Derk Keith & Somek, Sulejman Kazim

Geothermal / Solar Hybrid Designs: Use of Geothermal Energy for CSP Feedwater Heating, Turchi, Craig & Zhu, Guangdong & Wagner, Michael & Williams, Tom & Wendt, Daniel

POWER CYCLEChair: A. Hochwimmer

Combined Cycle Strategies for High Enthalpy, High Non-Condensable Gas Resources, Dunford, Tim & Lewis, Bill & Wallace, Kevin & Harvey, William

Evaluation & Comparisons of Currently Available Binary Cycle Geothermal Power Systems, Kalina, Alexander & Kalina, Mark & Dickson, James & Moore, Shuman

Smart Tracers for Geothermal Reservoir Assessment, Du Frane, Wyatt & Vericella, John & Duoss, Eric & Smith, Megan & Aines, Roger & Roberts, Jeff

Evaluating the volume Method in the Assessment of Identified Geothermal Resources, Williams, Colin F.

Geothermal Resource Assessment of the Michigan and Illinois Basin: How Deep is Too Deep?, Crowell, Anna M. & Gosnold, Will


RESERVOIR ENGINEERINGChair: J. Menghini

A 3D Numerical Reservoir Model for Steamboat, NV, Bjornsson, Grimur & Arnaldsson, Andri & Akerley, John

3D Poro-thermo-elastic Numerical Model for Analyzing Pressure Transient Response to Improve the Characterization of Naturally Fractured Geothermal Reservoirs, Abdel Azim, Reda & Gholizadeh Doonechaly, Nima & Rahman, Sheik & Tyson, Stephen & Regenauer-Lieb, Klaus

A Reservoir Engineering Approach of Low Enthalpy Geothermal Heat Reclamation, Ungemach, Pierre & Antics, Miklos & Promis, Marie-Paule & Piemonte, Carlo

Case Study: Reservoir Quality in Sedimentary Geothermal Setting in Australia, Hand, Martin & Bedrikovetski, Pavel & Huddlestone-Holmes, Cameron & Badalyan, Alex & You, Zhenjiang & Brautigan, David & Dillinger, Antoine & Carageorgos, Themis & Khair, Hani Farouq Abul & Matthews, Chris

The ECOGI EGS Project in Rittershoffen, France, Baujard, Clement & Genter, Albert & Maurer, Vincent & Dalmais, Eleonore & Graff, Jean-Jacques & Schmittbuhl, Jean

Hijiori HDR Reservoir Evaluation by Micro-earthquake Observation, Kaieda, Hideshi

EGS 2Chair: M. Lippmann

Isotope Behavior During Circulation Test at the Hijiori EGS Site, Japan, Yanagisawa, Norio

Utilization of PVA Flakes in Promoting Self-degradation of Temporary Cementitious Fracture Sealing Material, Sugama, Toshifumi & Pyatina, Tatiana

Tuesday Lunch Menu (Served in the GEA Expo 12-1:30pm)

César Chávez Lunch • Mexican "Cesar" salad of romaine leaves, pepitas, asiago cheese, creamy chipotle dressing • Roasted corn and three bean salad, red chili vinaigrette • Grilled chicken fajitas, grilled beef fajitas • Tri-colored bell pepper saute, refried beans, spanish rice, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, Tillamook chedar, diced tomatoes, sour cream • Cinnamon apple empanadas, mexican chocolate brownie

Includes house-brewed coffee and tea. Vegetarian options will be available


Technical Program Tuesday afternoon, continued

ROOM B119

SEDIMENTARY BASIN 1Chair: P. Dobson

ROOM C123

ExPLORATION 1Chair: J. Haizlip

1:30

1:50

2:10

2:30

2:50

3:10

3:30

4:00

COFFEE BREAK (2:30 – 2:50) IN ExPO

POSTER SESSION (4:00 - 6:00) EXHIBIT HALL C (LEVEL 1)

Can Deep Stratigraphic Reservoirs Sustain 100 MW Power Plants, Allis, Rick & Moore, Joseph

Economics of Developing Hot Stratigraphic Reservoirs, Mines, Greg & Allis, Rick & Moore, Joseph & Hanson, Hillary

Preliminary Studies of Geothermal Resources -- Northern Great Salt Lake Region, Utah, Blackett, Robert & Gwynn, Mark & Hardwick, Christian & Allis, Rick

SEDIMENTARY BASIN 2Chair: R. Allis & C. Hardwick

Geothermal Prospecting in Utah: A New Thermal Model of the Black Rock Desert, Hardwick, Christian & Kirby, Stefan & Gwynn, Mark

Geothermal Potential in the Basins of Northeastern Nevada, Gwynn, Mark & Allis, Rick & Sprinkel, Doug & Blackett, Robert & Hardwick, Christian

High Heat Flow in the Idaho Thrust Belt: A Hot Sedimentary Geothermal Prospect, Welhan, John & Gwynn, Mark

Prospecting for a Blind Geothermal System Utilizing Geologic and Geophysical Data, Seven Troughs Range, Northwestern Nevada, Forson, Corina & Faulds, James & Wannamaker, Philip

Hydrogeologic Investigation of the Ojo Caliente and Chise Warm Springs of the Winston Graben, Rio Grande Rift, New Mexico, Sophy, Matthew & Kelley, Shari

Reconnaisance Analysis of a Geothermal System Within the Central Cordilla of Colombia: Nevado Del Ruiz, Dewhurst, Warren T. & Vargas, Sebastian

ExPLORATION 2Chair: C. Hickson

Geological and Geochemical Reconnaissance of a Non-Volcanic Geothermal Prospect in Guatemala - Joaquina Geothermal Field, Libbey, Ryan & Williams-Jones, A.E. & Melosh, Ben & Backeberg, Nils

The Geothermal Exploration and Development Process: Graphical Representation Path to Optimal Decision Making, Hickson, Catherine & Yehia, Ron

Toward a Contnuum Geothermal Model to Explain Variety of Medium to High Temperature Geothermal Systems in Martinique and Guadeloupe (French Lesser Antilles)., Bouchot, Vincent & Gadalia, Alain & Traineau,Herve & Caritg, Severine


Poster Session Tuesday afternoon, September 30

Exhibit Hall (Level 1) Chair: M. Cummings

*Also an oral presentation

BASIN & RANGE

• Supply-limited, Climate-Driven Model for Holocene Spring Activity at Mickey Springs, Oregon, USA, Mowbray, L. Allen & Cummings, Michael

CASE STUDIES

• The History of Lightning Dock KGRA: Identifying a Blind Geothermal Resource, Crowell, James & Crowell, Anna M.*

DAVE BLACKWELL

• Basin Depth Distribution in Western Anatolia Using EGM2008 Gravity Model, Erkan, Kamil

• Geothermal Energy Charaterization in the Appalachian Basin in New York and Pennsylvania, Stutz, George & Shope, Elaina & Aguirre, Andrea & Williams, Mitchell & Frone, Zachary & Reber, Timothy & Whealton, Calvin & Smith, Jared & Richards, Maria & Blackwell, David & Tester, Jefferson & Stedinger, Jery & Jordan, Teresa

DIRECT USE/HEAT PUMP

• Enhanced Agricultural Production From an Intensive Bottom Heat System Using Waste Geothermal Hot Water and Steam Condensate in Iceland, Dell, Robert & Unnthorsson, Runar & Wei, C.S. & Foley, William*

• Study of Thermal Performance of Coaxial Type Borehole Heat Exchanger with Different Backfill Materials, Lei, Haiyan & Dai, Chuanshan

DRILLING

• Downhole Power Source for Geothermal Drilling and Well Development Enabled by a Novel Extreme High Temperature (200°C+) Ultracapacitor, Brambilla, Nicolo & Martini, Fabrizio*

• Ensuring Stability of Conventional Geothermal Well Using Slim-Hole Cored-Well Pre-Consolidation Method: Case Study in Gumuskoy Geothermal Field, Kuyumcu, Ozgur Caglan & Atalay, Ozan & Sari, Emrah & Velibasoglu, Tugce & Sumer, Yagmur

• Experimental Study of the Effect of Leaching in Cement to Brine Under Thermal Cycle Loading Conditions, Bello, Kolawole & Radonjic, Mileva

EGS

• The ECOGI EGS Project in Rittershoffen, France, Baujard, Clement & Genter, Albert & Maurer, Vincent & Dalmais, Eleonore & Graff, Jean-Jacques & Schmittbuhl, Jean*

• TOUGH2Biot: A Coupled Thermal-Hydrodynamic-Mechanical Model for Geothermal Development, Lei, Hongwu & Xu, Tianfu

ExPLORATION

• Reconnaisance Analysis of a Geothermal System Within the Central Cordilla of Colombia: Nevado Del Ruiz, Dewhurst, Warren T. & Vargas, Sebastian*

• St. Lawrence Lowlands Bottom-Hole Temperature: Various Correction Methods, Bedard, Karine & Raymond, Jasmin & Malo, Michel & Konstantinovskaya, Elena & Minea, Vasile

• The Geothermal Exploration and Development Process: Graphical Representation Path to Optimal Decision Making, Hickson, Catherine & Yehia, Ron*

• Thermal Features of the Pisa Plain, a Neogenic Basin in Central Italy, Bellani, Stefano & Gherardi, Fabrizio

FINANCE/ECONOMICS

• Valuing Geothermal Projects - Beyond Levelised Cost, Hinchliffe, Stephen & Gerardi, Walter*

GEOCHEMISTRY

• Geochemistry Sampling for Traditional and Multicomponent Equilibrium Geothermometry in Southeast Idaho, Cannon, Cody & Wood, Thomas & Neupane, Ghanashyam & McLing, Travis & Mattson, Earl & Dobson, Patrick & Conrad, Mark

• Hydrothermal Processes at Aluto-Langano (Ethiopia): Insights From the Stable Carbon Isotope Composition of Fluid Inclusions, Gherardi, Fabrizio & Droghieri, Enrica & Magro, Gabriella

• Mineral Selection for Multicomponent Equilibrium Geothermometry, Palmer, Carl & Ohly, Sara & Smith, Robert & Neupane, Ghanashyam & Mcling, Travis & Mattson, Earl*

GEOLOGY

• Determination of Geothermal Anomalies Through Multivariate Regression of Background Variables at Yellowstone National Park Using Landsat 5 TM Thermal Band Data, Karki, Sita & Kobs Nawotniak, Shannon & Bottenberg, Carrie & McCurry, Michael & Welhan, John*

GEOPHYSICS

• Micro-earthquake Analysis for Reservoir Properities at the Pratti-32 Injection Test, Geysers, California, Hutching, Lawrence & Bonner, Brian & Singh, Ankit*

INTERNATIONAL

• Geothermal Systems of Northern Thailand and Their Association With Faults Active During the Quaternary, Wood, Spencer & Singharajwarapan, Fongsaward

• Numberical Simulation of Ground Water, Heat and Stable Isotope in Cidanau Geothermal Area, Indonesia, Harada, Aiko & CSS Syah Alam, Boy Yoseph & Itoi, Ryuichi

• Open-Source Geothermal Training Course for U.S. -- East Africa Geothermal Partnership, Lindsey, Nathaniel

• The Advantages of Clustering Geothermal Generators on Ocean Rift Zones, Shnell, Jim & Hiriart, Gerardo & Orcutt, John & Iovenitti, Joe*

• The Geothermal Energy Potential of Pakistan, Ahmad, Javed*

NEVADA

• Development of a Geothermal Well Database for Estimating In-Field EGS Potential in the State of Nevada, Hanson, Hillary & Wood, Rachel & Augustine, Chad & Mines, Greg & Lopez, Anthony*

PLANT DESIGNS

• Effect of Air Temperature Variation on the Performance of Wet Vapour ORC Systems, Read, Matthew & Smith, Ian & Stosic, Nikola

Poster Session Tuesday afternoon, continued

Exhibit Hall (Level 1) Chair: M. Cummings

PLANT OPERATIONS

• Web Accessible Security Camera System Independently Powered by a Point of Use Thermoelectric Generator Using Geothermal Pipes as a Heat Source, Dell, Robert & Unnthorsson, Runar & Wei, C.S. & Foley, William & Cady, Mitchell & Dell, Malcolm & Isakov, Michael & Isakov, Michael & Livermore, Alex*

POWER CYCLE

• Theoretical Study on Absorption Heat Transformer Coupled with KCS34 System, Dai, Bingjie & Fu, Wencheng

POWER OPERATION

• Design and Optimization of the Kalina Cycle for Geothermal Energy in Kenya, Fu, Wencheng

• System Improvement and Thermodynamic Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle Based Geo-plant in an Oilfield in China, Li, Tailu & Zhu, Jialing & Fu, Wencheng

REGULATORY/ENVIRONMENTAL/POLICY

• Environmental Suitability Analysis for Suswa Geothermal Project, Nyairo, Beatrice & Shako, Levi & Mutia, Thecla

• Geothermal Development and the Use of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmenntal Policy Act of 1969, Levine, Aaron & Young, Katherine

• Geothermal NEPA Database on Open Energy Information, Young, Katherine & Levine, Aaron*

• Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis, Young, Katherine & Witherbee, Kermit & Levine, Aaron & Keller, Adam.

• Monitoring Protocol For Potential Hydrogen Sulfide Effects on Moss (Racomitrium Lanuginosum) Growth Around Geothermal Power Plants in Iceland, Mutia, Thecla

• National Geothermal Data System: Case Studies on Exploration of Potential Geothermal Sites Through Distributed Data Sharing, Anderson, Arlene & Allison, M. Lee & Richard, Stephen & Caudill Daugherty, Christy & Patten, Kim*

• Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop (RAPID) Toolkit, Young, Katherine & Levine, Aaron*

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT

• Borehole Temperature Analysis and Interpretation of the Marysville Montana Geothermal Area, Mauroner, Clifford & Blackwell, David & Hornbach, Matthew & Richards, Maria

• Geothermal Resource Assessment of the Michigan and Illinois Basin: How Deep is Too Deep?, Crowell, Anna M. & Gosnold, Will*

• Methodology for Stored Heat Evaluation Could be Applied in Geothermal Systems: A Case of a Mexican Field, Aragon-Aguilar, Alfonso & Izquierdo-Montalvo, Georgina & Lopez-Blanco, Siomara

• Smart Tracers for Geothermal Reservoir Assessment, Du Frane, Wyatt & Vericella, John & Duoss, Eric & Smith, Megan & Aines, Roger & Roberts, Jeff*

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Summary of Historical Production for Nevada Binary Facilities, Hanson, Hillary & Mines, Greg*

SEDIMENTARY BASIN

• Can Deep Stratigraphic Reservoirs Sustain 100 MW Power Plants, Allis, Rick & Moore, Joseph*

• Geothermal Potential in the Basins of Northeastern Nevada, Gwynn, Mark & Allis, Rick & Sprinkel, Doug & Blackett, Robert & Hardwick, Christian*

• Geothermal Prospecting in Utah: A New Thermal Model of the Black Rock Desert, Hardwick, Christian & Kirby, Stefan & Gwynn, Mark*

• High Heat Flow in the Idaho Thrust Belt: A Hot Sedimentary Geothermal Prospect, Welhan, John & Gwynn, Mark*

• Preliminary Studies of Geothermal Resources -- Northern Great Salt Lake Region, Utah, Blackett, Robert & Gwynn, Mark & Hardwick, Christian & Allis, Rick*

*Also an oral presentation

All posters are available for view during GEA Expo hours:

Monday 12pm - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm


GRC Student Poster Competition sponsored by Springer

Last year’s GRC Best Student Poster winner, Takeshi Hino.

Student posters will be judged before and during the Poster Session. The winner will be announced towards the end of the Poster Session. The lucky winner will receive $550 plus a $500 voucher for products from Springer Publishing.

Technical Program Wednesday morning, October 1

ROOM B110

INSTRUMENTATIONChair: B. Vesterby

ROOM B114

NEVADAChair: R. Zehner

ROOM B115

EGS 3Chair: B. Wills

9:00

9:20

9:40

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10:20

10:40

Test-Stand for Geothermal Borehole Probes, Holbein, Benedict & Isele, Jorg & Spatafora, Luigi

Platform for Testing New HT Aircraft Sensors for Geothermal Logging, Normann, Randy

Designing Logging Tools for Future Supercritical Geothermal Power, Normann, Randy & Glowka, David A.

Development of a Downhole Tool Measuring Real-Time Concentration of Ionic Tracers and pH in Geothermal Reservoirs, Hess, Ryan & Boyle, Timothy & Limmer, Steven & Yelton, William & Bingham, Samuel & Stillman, Greg & Cieslewski, Grzegorz

Improving Down-Hole Working Time of PTS Probes Used in Geothermal Wells, Sisler, John R. & Zarrouk, Sadiq J. & Adams, Richard

High Heat Generating Granites of Western Saudi Arabia, Lashin, Aref & Chandrasekharam, Dornadula & Al Arifi, Nassir & Al Bassam, Abdulaziz & Chandrasekhar, Varun

Development of a Geothermal Well Database for Estimating In-Field EGS Potential in the State of Nevada, Hanson, Hillary & Wood, Rachel & Augustine, Chad & Mines, Greg & Lopez, Anthony

Alternatives to Reduce the High Cost and Risk of Exploration, Drilling For Geothermal Development Case Study - Northern Nevada 2010-2012, Banta, Mathew

High Heat Generating Granites of Siwana, Rajasthan, Chandrasekharam, Dornadula & Chandrasekhar, Varun & Gautam, Garg & Hemant Kumar, Singh & Gurav, Trupti

10:40 – ADJOURNMENT

Using CO2 as an EGS Fluid in Hungary, Toth, Aniko N.

Modeling Discretely Fractured Geothermal Reservoirs: A Focus on Thermal Recovery Fracture Intersections, and Fracture Roughness, Fox, Don & Koch, Donald & Tester, Jefferson

Thermal Breakthrough Calculations to Optimize Design of a Multiple-Stage Enhanced Geothermal System, Li, Tianyu & Shiozawa, Sogo & McClure, Mark

Evaluation of Optimum Well Positioning in Enhanced Geothermal Reservoirs Using Numerical Modeling, Riahi, A. & Furtney, J. & Damjanac B.

Numerical Thermo-Elastic Simulation for Change in Fracture Aperture Associated With Cold Fluid Injection, Kaneta, Kosuke & Mukuhira, Yusuke & Ito, Takatoshi

The GRC Geothermal Library continues to serve as the premier source for geothermal publications. It currently holds over 40,000 citations, and provides access to over 21,000 PDF files.

The GRC Library can be accessed at: www.geothermal-library.org

If you have any questions about the GRC Library, please contact the GRC Librarian, Brian Schmidt, at [email protected].

Acknowledgement: This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0002852.


ROOM B119

REGULATORY/ENVIRONMENTAL/POLICY IIChair: R. Cole

ROOM C123

BASIN & RANGEChair: M. Coolbaugh

9:00

9:20

9:40

10:00

10:20

Technical Program Wednesday morning, continued

Social and Political Consequences of Geothermal: A Case Study From the Nereidas Valley, Colombia, Dewhurst, Kara S.

Induced Seismicity - Stakeholder Engagement in Iceland, Thorsteinsson, Hildigunnur & Gunnarsson, Gunnar

National Geothermal Data System: Case Studies on Exploration of Potential Geothermal Sites Through Distributed Data Sharing, Anderson, Arlene & Allison, M. Lee & Richard, Stephen & Caudill Daugherty, Christy & Patten, Kim

Regional Crustal Discontinuities as Guides for Geothermal Exploration, Siler, Drew & Kennedy, B. Mack & Wannamaker, Philip

Association of Fault Terminations With Fluid Flow in the Salt Wells Geothermal Field, Nevada, USA, Hinz, Nicholas & Faulds, James & Coolbaugh, Mark

Geothermal Exploration at Emerson Pass, Pyramid Paiute Tribal Lands, Nevada, Shevenell, Lisa & Zehner, Richard & Johnson, Gary & Ehni, William & Noel, Donna & Coolbaugh, Mark

Geothermal Assessment of the Reno-Tahoe Airport, Nevada, Shevenell, Lisa & Johnson, Gary & Ryan, Katie

10:20 – ADJOURNMENT

11:30 - 1:30 GRC Awards Luncheon in Oregon Ballroom 204 (Level 2), buy your ticket now.

Save the date... 39th GRC Annual MeetingPeppermill Resort & SpaReno, Nevada USA

September 20 - 23, 2015


Exhibit Hall C - Level 1Monday 12 Noon - 5pm

Tuesday 9am - 6pmWednesday 9am -12p


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2014 Exhibitors

AFPG 551Alstom 551AltaRock Energy 943AMSA, Inc. 963AquaLocate, LLC 1046Ashland, Inc. 651A-T Controls, Inc. 947Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division 966Baker Hughes 951Bakersfield Pipe and Supply 1059Boart Longyear 642Brush 1053BS&B Safety Systems, LLC 1041Bureau of Land Management 541Cameron 849Capuano Engineering Company 747CFG Services 655Clemessy 551Coastal Technologies, Inc. 664Cooling Tower Depot, Inc. 767Cryostar 858,856Dewhurst Group 844,842Directorate of Geothermal, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources 457DOSECC Exploration Services, LLC 1051Drill Cool Systems, Inc. 868EGS Consulting, Inc. 846Emerson 1044,1042Enertime 551Environmental Management and Planning Solutions (EMPSi) 554EOST 551ES-Géothermie 551Ethos Energy 768,766EvapTech, Inc 945EXERGY 757Expro 563,662Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. 838,840GEFCO 668GEIE EMC 551

BoothCompany BoothCompany BoothCompanyGEODEEP- French Geothermal Cluster for Heat and Power 551,655,653Geotemps, Inc. 667Geothermal Development Associates 959,957Global Power Solutions 752GNS Science 545GPC IP 655Green Energy Group AS 663Horizon Well Logging 656Hudson Products Corporation 967Hydro Resources 750Imperial Irrigation District 867Industrial Builders 847Industrial Cooling Solutions 746,744Industrial Valco / Beric Valves 869Itasca 1039John M. Phillips, LLC 965Kelly Pipe 659KMS Technologies 1040Kuster, a Probe Company 1065Leapfrog Software 657Mannvit 862Mill Man Steel 759Mitsubishi Hitachi Systems Americas 439Nalco Company 1056&1058Nash, A Gardner Denver Product 1063National Geothermal Data System 665Nevada Division of Minerals 968Ormat Technologies, Inc. 639Paul Graham Drilling & Service Co 1047PB Power 547PM International Suppliers, LLC 839POWER Africa 1168-1150POWER Engineers, Inc. 845PowerChem Technology 948,946Quantec Geoscience 647Reed Electric & Field Service 769Resource Cementing LLC 1045REXA 556

Rotork 764Ruen Drilling, Inc. 969Schlumberger 758,756,754Scientific Drilling International 751Sinclair Well Products 638SNC-Lavalin Thermal Power 944SPX Cooling Technologies 644,646Stantec 567Stoel Rives LLP 1062Technip 763Tekmos 666Teranov 653The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) 546,544ThermaSource, LLC 939,941Thermochem, Inc. 745,743TIMET 765TIX-IKS Corporation 539TNG Energy Services 864,866Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. 1038Toshiba International Corporation - Power Systems 741,739Transmark Services 565TRE Canada Inc. 459TurbinePROs 451Turboden 439University of Auckland 543US Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office 447,445USC Center of Geothermal Studies 557Val-Matic Valve & Mfg Corp. 558Veizades & Associates, Inc. 1055Vooner FloGard Corporation 658Wanzek Construction 552,550Well Analysis Corporation 865,964Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc. 640Wieland Thermal Solutions, Lda 1057WWT International 645Zonge Engineering 762

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