grc annual meeting & gea geoexpo+ - final program

Final Program

October 23 - 26, 2016Sacramento Convention CenterSacramento, California • USA

Geothermal EnergyHere and Now: Sustainable, Clean, Flexible

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Steve PonderExecutive Director

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Estela M. SmithGRC Office Manager - Memberships & Meetings

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Ian CrawfordDirector of Communications, Editor GRC Bulletin

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Anh LayOffice Associate - Bulletin & Roster Advertising

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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, Volume40, will be provided as a Flash-drive to all 3-day registrants at the GRC 2016 Annual Meeting. In excess of 990 pages, the Flash-drive will offer the complete text and illustrations (many in color) of 119 papers

presented during the event’s Technical and Poster Sessions. If you would like additional Flash-drives, 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

Table of Contents

Introduction & Welcome 5Activities Overview 6Schedule of Events 8GRC Sponsors 12Floor Plan 13GRC Board of Directors 14GRC Annual Meeting Committee 15GRC Technical Program: Monday 16 Tuesday 18 Poster Session 22 Wednesday 24GEA GeoExpo+ 26

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Welcome!

elcome to Sacramento! This year’s GRC’s 40th Annual Meeting and GEA GeoExpo+ brings our industry together once again in this year of possibilities. The annual event is an excellent opportunity to collaborate. On the commercial front, the Expo+ showcases the best in the business and the GRC workshops, fieldtrips and technical sessions are educational and engaging for geothermal professionals and students alike. Hosting an annual geothermal conference is what the GRC does well. There are a few notable changes this year – the new App, going more digital with a flash drive to reduce printing and save costs/resources, transitioning to a Monday night mixer instead of a banquet to better facilitate networking opportunities, and bringing uniformity to the poster session presentations. These incremental changes were tough to implement, but needed to continue to keep our meeting in pace with the business world.

Our venue, the Sacramento Convention Center, is at the heart of downtown Sacramento, an area that has grown and changed remarkably in recent years. It offers more than 150 restaurants, bars and lounges, unique shopping, hotels, entertainment, events, cultural festivities and the historic district of Old Sacramento along the river. Close to the nearby California State Capitol, our Annual Meeting will take place at the epicenter for attracting the attention of key legislative and governmental staff. The office of the Governor, the legislature, California Energy Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and Air Resource Board each have main offices in this downtown area.

In a time when renewable energy is thriving, the question of what role geothermal plays in our energy future is on everyone’s mind. Peripheral discussions of the best approach to advancing geothermal, unify messaging in political arenas and working to raise the profile of geothermal in the public sector are underway. These conversations are gaining momentum. President Obama’s recent announcement to support development of the Salton Sea resource and California Governor Brown signing the 50% renewable portfolio standard into law are positive steps, hopefully, in boosting geothermal development in California.

But waiting for things to happen is not enough. The Annual Meeting brings together the technical professionals, working constantly on cost and operational efficiencies to modernize geothermal, with the business side of the industry. Together, we must actively launch and engage in a successful campaign for today. We have a great story but need to dust off the approach. Geothermal has been around commercially in California since 1960 – a lot has changed since then and while we continue to advocate for our industry, we need to ask ourselves what is working and is the status quo approach effective.

It is a challenging period in geothermal’s long history and we know that innovation and ingenuity has kept existing geothermal powering away. Clearly, we do a lot of things right. But there are fresh ideas, new techniques and approaches, both on the operations side as well as the promotional and marketing fronts. Now is the time for the geothermal industry to streamline efforts, develop a solid strategy to unite to better utilize resources, efficiently use new tools to spread our message, attract support and pave a successful path forward, together.

It has been a privilege to serve as this year’s Annual Meeting chair and I sincerely thank the GRC team and the amazing team of professionals who so generously volunteered their time to serve on this year’s Committee. With the subtle changes gained (even with the learning curve) this year’s Annual Meeting Planning Committee hopes that this meeting will rank well with GRC’s established track record for hosting memorable industry events while contributing to the effort of forging ahead, mindful of new technologies, approaches and ideas. A quote attributed to Charles Darwin comes to mind: “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” With the gradual changes implemented this year in place, I very much look forward to next year’s event with the hope that the GRC continues to be inspired to move forward with impact.

Danielle Matthews SeperasGeneral Chairman

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2016 Annual Meeting Activities OverviewEvents held at the Sacramento Convention Center (SCC) unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 21 8:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3188:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Workshop – Conceptual Models of Geothermal Systems SCC - 3138:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Workshop – Reservoir Stimulation Hyatt - Carmel12:00 PM 1:00 PM GRC Workshop Luncheon Hyatt - Capitol View12:00 PM 4:00 PM GRC Field Trip: CAISO: Managing the Golden State’s Electrical Grid (arrive at 11:30 to check-in) Check-in Sheraton Foyer5:00 PM 7:00 PM GRC Workshop Reception Hyatt - Capitol View

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 22 7:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3188:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Workshop – Conceptual Models of Geothermal Systems SCC - 3138:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Workshop – Reservoir Stimulation Hyatt - Carmel8:00 AM GRC Field Trip: Recharging The Geysers – Two Day (arrive at 7:30 to check-in) Check-in Sheraton Foyer12:00 PM 1:00 PM GRC Workshop Luncheon Hyatt - Capitol View

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23 7:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3188:00 AM 5:30 PM GRC Field Trip: Recharging The Geysers – One Day (arrive at 7:30am to check-in) Check-in Sheraton Foyer10:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Workshop – Best Practices in O&M Hyatt - Carmel1:00 PM 8:00 PM GRC Annual Meeting Registration SCC - 3rd Floor lobby1:30 PM 5:00 PM GRC Board of Directors Meeting Hyatt - Golden State2:00 PM 6:00 PM GRC Speaker Ready Room SCC - 3156:00 PM 8:00 PM GRC-GEA Opening Reception SCC- Hall A6:00 PM 8:00 PM GRC Posters Viewing SCC- 3rd Floor Lobby

MONDAY – OCTOBER 24 6:30 AM 7:30 AM WinG Yoga Hyatt - Capitol View7:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Annual Meeting Registration SCC - 3rd Floor lobby7:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Speaker Ready Room SCC - 3157:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3187:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Posters Viewing SCC - 3rd Floor Lobby7:15 AM 8:00 AM GRC Speaker Meeting SCC - 3158:30 AM 12:00 PM GRC Opening Session Hyatt - Regency Ballroom12:00 PM 1:30 PM GRC International Luncheon Sheraton - Magnolia12:00 PM 5:00 PM GEA GeoExpo+ SCC- Hall A1:30 PM 3:10 PM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor1:30 PM 5:00 PM GRC International Session SCC - 3073:10 PM 3:40 PM Coffee Break in Expo SCC- Hall A3:40 PM 5:00 PM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor5:00 PM 7:00 PM GRC Student Networking Reception Hyatt - Capitol View6:30 PM 9:30 PM GRC Mixer Mix Downtown7:00 PM 9:00 PM Geothermal Young Professionals Gathering The Coconut Midtown

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TUESDAY – OCTOBER 25 6:00 AM 7:30 AM WinG Fun Run SCC - East Side7:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3187:00 AM 5:00 PM GRC Speaker Ready Room SCC - 3157:00 AM 6:00 PM GRC Annual Meeting Registration SCC - 3rd Floor lobby7:00 AM 6:00 PM GRC Posters Viewing SCC - 3rd Floor Lobby7:15 AM 8:00 AM GRC Speaker Meeting SCC - 3158:00 AM 9:40 AM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor9:00 AM 6:00 PM GEA GeoExpo+ SCC- Hall A9:40 AM 10:10 AM Coffee Break in Expo SCC- Hall A10:10 AM 12:00 PM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor1:30 PM 2:30 PM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor2:30 PM 2:50 PM Coffee Break in Expo SCC- Hall A2:50 PM 4:00 PM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor4:00 PM 6:00 PM GRC Poster Session SCC - 3rd Floor Lobby4:00 PM 6:00 PM GRC/GEA Networking Reception SCC- Hall A4:00 PM 5:30 PM Renewable Thermal Facts and Figures - International Direct Use Networking Event hosted by IEA Geothermal and US DOE Hyatt - Golden State5:30 PM 7:30 PM WING Reception Hyatt - Golden State

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 26 7:00 AM 10:30 AM GRC Speaker Ready Room SCC - 3157:00 AM 11:00 AM GRC Annual Meeting Registration SCC - 3rd Floor Lobby7:00 AM 12:00 PM GRC Office SCC - 317-3187:15 AM 8:00 AM GRC Speaker Meeting SCC - 3158:00 AM 9:40 AM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor8:00 AM 12:00 PM GRC Posters Viewing SCC - 3rd Floor Lobby9:00 AM 11:00 AM GRC Workshop – GEO 101 and Expo Tour SCC - 3079:00 AM 12:00 PM GEA GeoExpo+ SCC- Hall A9:40 AM 10:10 AM Coffee Break SCC- 3rd Floor Lobby10:10 AM 11:30 AM GRC Technical Sessions SCC - 3rd Floor12:00 PM 2:00 PM GRC Membership Meeting/Awards Luncheon Sheraton - Magnolia

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 27 8:00 AM 5:30 PM GRC Field Trip: EGS at The Geysers (arrive at 7:30am to check-in) Check-in Sheraton Foyer


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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

GRC & GEA Opening Reception6pm - 8pmSacramento Convention Center - Hall A

Opening Reception sponsored by:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

GRC Opening Session

8:30am - 12 NoonHyatt Regency - Ballroom

Opening Session Break Sponsor by:

8:30-8:35 Greeting: John A. McKinsey, LeClairRyan, Master of Ceremonies

8:35-8:40 President’s Message - Paul Brophy, President, Geothermal Resources Council

8:40-8:50 Opening Remarks - Dr. Susan G. Hamm, Director, Geothermal Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy

8:50-9:40 Geothermal - International Opportunities

Moderator: Andrew Palmateer, Director, U.S. Energy Association Bob Sullivan, Executive Vice President – Business Development, Ormat Mike Long, Senior Project Manager, POWER Engineers Pierre Audinet, PhD, Clean Energy Program Leader, World Bank Gabriel Negatu, Regional Resource Center Director, African Development Corporation Gurbuz Gonul, Senior Program Officer, International Renewable Energy Agency

9:40-10:00 Networking Break

10:00-10:50 State of The Industry – Geothermal Today

Moderator: Jan Smutny-Jones, CEO, Independent Energy Association Jim Kluesener, Vice President - Geothermal, Calpine Corporation Dennis Gilles, CEO, US Geothermal, Inc. The Honorable Eduardo Garcia, California 56th Assembly District

10:50-11:40 Geothermal Development: Opportunities and Challenges

Moderator: V. John White, CEO, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies Kevin Kelly, General Manager, Imperial Irrigation District Rhonda Mills, Representative, Western States Issues, Geothermal Energy Association Micah Mitrosky, Environmental Organizer, IBEW Local 569 Randy Keller, Director of Development, CalEnergy

11:40-Noon Keynote Presentation - The Honorable Mike McGuire, California State Senate, 2nd District

Noon Final Thoughts - Steve Ponder, Executive Director, Geothermal Resources Council


GRC Annual Meeting - Schedule of Events

Booth #306Visit the booth forsome tasty treats!


GRC International Luncheon12 Noon - 1:30pmSheraton - Magnolia Room (must pre-register)

The eighth 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 developing markets. Attendees will be able to meet and greet these experts, and explore partnership opportunities.

Mexico - International Cooperation - Emillio Camacho, California Energy Commission

Mexico - Resource Expansion - Heber Diaz Leon, CFE Sponsored by:

GRC International SessionUpdates on International Geothermal Development1:30pm - 4:45pmSacramento Convention Center - Room 307

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:

• Australasia – Long-Term Progress - Andrea Blair, GNS New Zealand

• Indonesia – New Opportunities - Abadi Poernomo, President, Indonesian Geothermal Energy Association

• Philippines – Prolonged Generation - Paul Cerrullo, EDC• Japan – Renewed Emphasis - Toshiyuki Tosha,

Kumamoto University• Mid East – Continuing Development - Tevfik Kaya,

GeothermEx/Schlumberger• East Africa Region – African Union Programs - Rashid Ali

Abdallah – African Union• East Africa Region – Expanding Resource Capacity -

Solomon Kariuki – Operations Director, Ken Gen• Central America Region – Added Generation and Future

Plans - Paul Moya – West Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc.

• Caribbean Region – Discoveries and Developments - Paul Brophy, EGS Consulting Inc.

Schedule of Events continuedGRC Student Networking Reception5:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt Regency - Capitol ViewSponsored by:

Industry leaders will meet informally with students attending the GRC Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening. This is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with the movers and shakers of the industry and gain information and share ideas on a variety of geothermal topics.

GRC’s Mixer at the MIX6:30pm - 9:30pmMix Downtown1525 L St.Sacramento, CA 95814

Meet and greet at one of the most sophisticated nightclubs in Sacramento. Relax among friends and colleagues while listening to the exciting tones of a live Dixieland jazz band. Purchase your tickets with your GRC Annual Meeting registration.

Sponsored by:

For more information and directions go to the GRC Website at: www.geothermal.org or download the event app.

OTHER MONDAY EVENTS

WinG Yoga6:30am - 7:30amCapitol View Room

Do you strive to be “flexible” like geothermal energy? Enter into “here and now” with one hour of guided breathing, stretches, and yoga asanas before the conference. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat, props, and water; limited extras available on a first-come first-served basis.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

GRC Poster Session4pm - 6pm Sacramento Convention Center - 3rd Floor Lobby

Meet with colleagues in the global geothermal community and view this year’s selection of Posters. Please note: The posters are also available for viewing at all times during the Annual Meeting.

Student Poster Competition: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes sponsored by:


GRC Annual Meeting - Schedule of EventsGeothermal Young Professionals Gathering7:00pm -The Coconut Midtown2502 J Street, SacramentoAttendees pay for own dinner

For more information contact Laura Garchar at [email protected].

MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 25, and 26

GRC Technical SessionsMonday 1:30 - 5:00pmTuesday 8am - 4:00pmWednesday 8am - 11:30pmSacramento Convention Center - 3rd Floor Meeting Rooms 307, 308, 313, 314

See the GRC Technical Session schedule on pages 16 to 25. For more information on the topics, schedule and associated speakers download the event app.

GEA GeoExpo+Monday 12 Noon - 5pmTuesday 9am - 6pmWednesday 9am - 12 NoonSacramento Convention Center - Hall A

North America’s largest gathering of vendors providing support for geothermal resource exploration, characterization, development, production and management.

Please Note: Entrance to the GEA trade show is free with GRC Annual Meeting registration. See page 26 for a listing of exhibitors or download the event app.

GRC/GEA Networking Reception in the Expo4pm - 6pmSacramento Convention Center - Hall A

Meet and greet with exhibitors and colleagues.

Renewable Thermal Facts and Figures - International Direct Use Networking Event Hosted by IEA Geothermal and US DOE4pm - 5:30pmHyatt Regency - Golden State

Join the IEA Geothermal and US DOE Geothermal Direct Use Networking Event as we provide a unique international B2B Networking platform. Meet experts and company representatives from all over the world, strengthen your international network and get insight in the manifold opportunities of international cooperation and information exchange. Register at the event.

Women in Geothermal (WinG) Reception5:30pm-7:30pmHyatt Regency - Golden State

The primary objective of WING is to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women in the geothermal community. We invite both women and men to discuss strategies

to increase the visibility and knowledge of geothermal. Refreshments will be available.

Note: You do not need to be registered for the GRC/GEA Events to attend this reception.

6:30am WinG Fun RunMeet at the east end of the Convention Center.

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Schedule of Events continuedWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

GRC Workshop - Geothermal 1019:00am -11:00am Sacramento Convention Center - Room 307

9:00-10:00am Visit Expo (Expo open to public) 10:00 -11:00am Workshop Presented by: Gene Suemnicht

California legislators, energy regulators and their staff, educators, students and the general public are invited to a special workshop explaining the many benefits of geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy has been described as the most reliable renewable and a sustainable green energy. What does it take to discover and develop a high enthalpy resource? How does it fit into the mix of renewable electricity generation for the future?

GRC Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon12:00 - 2:00pm (Members Meeting 12-12:30pm)Sheraton Grand Hotel - Magnolia

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.

2016 AWARD WINNERS• Joseph W. Aidlin Award Anna Carter - For untiring effort and contribution to the

geothermal industry across many facets, and for her decades of commitment to the GRC.

• Geothermal Pioneer Award Wilfred Elders - For a career of outstanding contribution

and ground breaking research in petrology, geochemistry, conceptual modeling and high-profile geothermal project management.

• Henry J. Ramey Jr. Award John Pritchett - For distinguished, technical

advancements in geothermal reservoir simulations applied to a wide variety of fields.

• Ben Holt Award Dan Hoyer - For outstanding achievement in the

development of geothermal resources worldwide.

• Geothermal Special Achievement Award Dale Merrick - For outstanding accomplishment within

Direct-Use and Direct-Use outreach worldwide.

• Geothermal Special Achievement Award Paul Spielman - For over 30 years of outstanding

geothermal field measurements and production management contributions to the industry.

• Geothermal Special Achievement Award Aroha Campbell - For outstanding achievement of

geothermal development on Maori lands and the dramatic increase in value these efforts have brought to New Zealand.

2016 GRC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSUndergraduate awards ($1500):• Chantel Jensen (University of California, Davis)• Jon Golla (University of Puget Sound)

Graduate awards ($2500):• Erin Camp (Cornell University)• Jeff Cullen (University of Texas at Austin)• Gudni Rosenkjaer (University of British Columbia)

Project award ($4500):• Joshua Blackstock (University of Arkansas)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

GRC Fieldtrip: EGS at The Geysers Depart 8am returning to Sacramento by 5:30pmCheck-in at the Sheraton Foyer


GRC Mobile AppPoster Session Printing Student Poster Awards

Poster SessionGRC Mixer

Student Networking Reception

Neck Wallets

Audio VisualAbstracts & List of Attendees

General Contribution

Opening ReceptionInternational Luncheon

International Luncheon

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

Bronze SponsorLiterature in Delegate Bag

International Lunch

International Luncheon

GRC Mixer

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President (2015-16)Paul BrophyPhone: (707) 544-0955Email: [email protected]

President-Elect (2017-18)Maria C. RichardsPhone: 214-768-1975Email: [email protected]

Past President (2013-14)Louis E. Capuano, Jr.Phone: (707) 595-8742Email: [email protected]

Dave BodenPhone: (775) 674-7685Email: [email protected]

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

Richard CampbellPhone: (303) 805-5773Email: [email protected]

Marcelo DeCamargoPhone: (510) 527-9876Email: [email protected]

Dennis J. GillesPhone: (208) 424-1027Email: [email protected]

Patrick HansonPhone: (707) 536-3300Email: [email protected]

Stuart JohnsonPhone: (775) 848-6922Email: [email protected]

Dennis KaspereitPhone: (760) 485-1855Email: [email protected]

Kevin KitzPhone: (208) 424-1027Email: [email protected]

2016-2017 GRC Board of Directors

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

Danielle Matthews SeperasPhone: (916) 491-3377Email: [email protected]

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

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

Masami NakagawaPhone: 303-384-2132Email: [email protected]

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

Andrew SabinPhone: (719) 373-3531Email: [email protected]

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

Gene A. SuemnichtPhone: (707) 799-8097Email: [email protected]

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

Shigeto YamadaPhone: 81-44-329-2123Email: yamada-shigeto @fujielectric.com

Kevin WallacePhone: (208) 788-3456Email: [email protected]

Patrick WalshPhone: (775) 356-9029 ext. 32244Email: [email protected]

Katherine R. YoungPhone: 303-384-7402Email: [email protected]

Executive DirectorSteve PonderPhone: (530) 758-2360 ext. 103Email: [email protected]

Emeritus (non-voting)Bob Greider

John W. Lund

Photos of the Board of Directors can be seen on the GRC website at: www.geothermal.org/bod.html


General ChairmanDanielle Matthews SeperasCalpine Corp.15500 Central Park Rd.Middletown, CA 95461Phone: (916) 491-3377Email: [email protected]

Technical Program ChairmanJericho ReyesCalpine Corp.Phone: (713) 830-8625Email: [email protected]

Poster Session Chairman Patrick HansonGeo Energy Marketing Services, LLC25218 Evergreen Bend DriveSpring, TX 77389Phone: (707) 536-3300Email: [email protected]

Invited Speaker ChairmanSteve PonderGeothermal Resources CouncilPO Box 1350Davis, CA 95617-1350Phone: 530-758-2381Email: [email protected]

Fieldtrips ChairmenMark DellingerCell: (707) 245-2580Phone: (707) 279-9019Email: [email protected]

Mark WaltersPhone: (707) 431-6101Email: [email protected]

Special Events ChairmanPaul GrahamCalpine Corp.10350 Socrates Mine Rd.Middletown, CA 95461Phone: (707) 431-6094Email: [email protected]

Conference Workshop ChairmanJoe MooreEnergy and Geoscience InstituteUniversity of Utah423 Wakara Way, Ste. 300Salt Lake City, UT 84108Phone: (801) 585-6931Email: [email protected]

Photo Contest ChairmanLaura GarcharPhone: (775) 224-1174Email: [email protected]

International Participation ChairmanGene SuemnichtEGS, Inc.Watefall Tower, Suite A112Santa Rosa, CA 95404Phone: (707) 799-8097Email: [email protected]

GRC Executive DirectorSteve PonderGeothermal Resources CouncilPhone: (530) 758-2381Email: [email protected]

GRC Conference ManagerEstela SmithGeothermal Resources CouncilP.O. Box 1350Davis, CA 95617-1350Phone: (530) 758-2360 x3Email: [email protected]

GRC Communications DirectorIan CrawfordGeothermal Resources CouncilP.O. Box 1350Davis, CA 95617-1350Phone: (530) 758-2360 x5Email: [email protected]

GEA Trade Show LiaisonKathy KentGeothermal Energy Association209 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20003Phone: (202) 454-5264Fax: (202) 454-5265Email: [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL SESSIONChair: Gene Suemnicht

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GEOLOGY 1Chair: Andrew Sadowski

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Soda Lake Geothermal Field Case History 1972 to 2016, Benoit, Dick

Summary of Phase 1 and Plans for Phase 2 of the Washington State Geothermal Play-Fairway Analysis, Forson, Corina & Czajkowski, Jessica L. & Norman, David K. & Swyer, Michael W. & Cladouhos, Trenton T. & Davatzes, Nicholas

Phase 2 Activities to Improve a 2015 Play Fairway Analysis of Geothermal Potential Across the State of Hawaii, Lautze, Nicole & Thomas, Donald & Hill, Graham & Wallin, Erin & Whittier, Robert & Martel, Stephen & Ito, Garrett & Frazer, Neil & Hinz, Nicholas

The Nevada Play Fairway Project: Review of Highly Prospective Areas for New Discoveries of Potentially Viable Geothermal Systems in the Great Basin Region, Western USA, Faulds, James E. & Hinz, Nicholas H. & Coolbaugh, Mark F. & Shevenell, Lisa A. & Siler, Drew

Intersecting Fracture Geometries in Control of Geothermal Spring Occurrences in Circumferences of the Madra Mountain, Aegean Region of Turkey, Turan, Aysegul & Saner, Salih & Artun, Emre

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DRILLING 1Chair: Drew Siler

Self-repairing Geothermal Well Cement Composites, Pyatina, Tatiana & Sugama, Toshifumi & Ronne, Arthur

The Deepest Geothermal Well in Indonesia: A Success Story of Aerated Drilling Utilization, Toni, Apriyansah & Pratama, Raka Aditya & Prasetyo, Imam M. & Saputra, Muhamad Bayu

Numerical Analysis of Flow Field in Multiple Hydrothermal jet Drilling for Geothermal Wells, Song, Xianzhi & Lv, Zehao & Cui, Liu & Li, Gensheng & Ji, Guodong & Hu, Xiaodong & Shi, Yu

Innovative Conical Diamond Element Bit in Conjunction with Novel Drilling Practices Increases Performance in Hard-Rock Geothermal Applications, California, Graham, Paul & Krough, Bradley & Nelson, Thomas & White, Allen & Self, Jordan


All GRC Technical Sessions are on the 3rd floor of the Sacramento Convention Center.

Austral/Asia Region – Long-term Progress Andrea Blair, GNS New Zealand

Indonesia – New OpportunitiesAbadi Poernomo, Indonesian Geothermal Energy Association

Philippine Region – Prolonged Generation Paul Cerrullo, EDC

Japan – Renewed EmpahsisToshiyuki Tosha, Kumamoto University

Mid East Region – Continuing DevelopmentTevfik Kaya, GeothermEx/Schlumberger

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INTERNATIONAL SESSION(Continued)

East Africa Region – African Union ProgramsRashid Ali Abdallah, African Union

East Africa Region – Expanding Resource CapacityDavid Muthike – Ken Gen (tentative)

Central America Region – Added Generation and Future PlansPaul Moya – WestJec Inc.

Caribbean Region – Discoveries and Future DevelopmentsPaul Brophy, EGS

Technical Program

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Technical Program Monday afternoon continued

ROOM 313

POWER PLANT 1Chair: Jaclyn Urbank

1:30

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ROOM 314

CASE STUDIES 1Chair: Elizabeth Johnson

Review of Hybrid Geothermal and Solar Energy Systems, Li, Kewen & Liu, Changwei & Chen, Youguang & Liu, Guochen & Chen, Jinlong

Axial Exhaust Steam Turbine and Low Level Type Direct Contact Condenser for Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant Unit5 in Indonesia, Asano, Tsuyoshi & Muto, Toshie

Off Design Operation of Hybrid Noncondensable Gas Removal Systems For Flash Steam Cycle Geothermal Power Plants, Devinney, Jason

Using “Ski Slopes” to Capture and Mix Oxygenated Water to Improve the Efficiency of Condensate H2S Abatement System at Aidlin Power Plant: "Ski Slopes", Benn, Brian & Sonneville, Allen & Morrison, Leslie & Bahning, Tom

Advantages of Dual Enhanced Heat Transfer Tubes in Organic Rankine Cycle Based Geothermal Plants, Moreno, Jesus & Lang, Thomas

Break

GEOCHEMISTRYChair: Roland Horne

Tracer Testing in the Svartsengi Geothermal Field in 2015, Sverrisdottir, Sigrun Bra & Axelsson, Gudni

New Insight Into the Evolution of the West Coast Geothermal Province: Trace Element Signature in the Thermal Waters, Chandrasekhar, Varun & Chandrasekhar, Trupti & Chandrasekharam, D.

Cumulative Injection Effects on Well 66A-7 in the Coso Geothermal Field, Buck, Cliff

Geothermometry of West Coast Geothermal Province, Maharashtra, India, Chandrasekhar, Varun & Chandrasekhar, Trupti & Chandrasekharam, D.

Early-Phase Evaluation of CO2 Recovery at Geothermal Facilities, McIntush, Kenneth & Fisher, Kevin & Mamrosh, Darryl & McKaskle, Ray & Beitler, Carrie & Fridriksson, Thrainn & Audinet, Pierre & Merino, Almudena Mateos

Energy and Exergy Analysis of Geothermal Steam Binary Power Generation, Jalilinasrabady, Saeid & Itoi, Ryuichi & Uchihori, Nobuo & Okamura, Yoshihiro

Olkaria (Kenya) Geothermal Projects Case Study, Mukeu, Pharis & Langa't, Reuben

Simulation Study of Downhole Heat Exchanger With Thermal Conduction in Rock Mass For Small-Scale Sower Generation System, Yamato, Asada & Kato, M. & Sato, K.

The Importance of Caprock Heating for Geothermal Heat in Place Calculations: An Appalachian Basin Case Study, Smith, Jared & Axelsson, Gudni & Camp, Erin

Break

EGS 1Chair: John Farison

The South Hungary Enhanced Geothermal System (SHEGS) Demonstration Project, Garrison, Geoffrey H. & Gudlaugsson, Steinar & Adam, Laszlo & Ingimundarson, Ari & Cladouhos, Trenton T. & Petty, Susan

Experimental Simulation of Enhanced Geothermal Reservoir Stimulation, Hu, Lianbo, Ahmad & Pritchett, John & Garg, Sabodh

Transport Mechanism Within Thermally-Shocked Region of the Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS), Jahan Bakhsh, Kamran & Nakagawa, Masami & Arshad, Mahmood & Dunnington, Lucila

Hydraulic Fracturing of Multiple Horizontal Wells and Shear Stimulation of Natural Fractures for EGS Reservoir Creation, Kumar, Dharmendra & Ghassemi, Ahmad


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Technical Program Tuesday Morning, October 25ROOM 307

TOOLS & INSTRUMENTSChair: Tim Conant

ROOM 308

GEOPHYSICSChair: Craig Hartline

8:00

8:20

8:40

9:00

9:20

9:40

10:10

10:30

10:50

11:10

11:30

Geo-Nuclear Concept Paper, Ronoh, Kibet

Heat Exchanger for Down-hole Condensation Process - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation, Considering Surrouding Fluid Properties, Holbein, Benedict & Isele, Jorg & Spatafora, Luigi & Hagenmeyer, Veit & Schulenberg, Thomas

Development of a Geothermal Well Inspection Camera With Active CO2 Cooling, Normann, Randy & Normann, Charles & Henfling & Glowka, David & Soares, Marshall

Development of a Wrieline Tool Containing an Electrochemical Sensor for Real-time pH and Tracer Concentratin Measurement, Cieslewski, Grzegorz & Hess, Ryan F. & Boyle, Timothy J. & Yelton, Wiliam G. & Klamm, Bonnie E. & Goldfarb, Lauren & Stork, Isabella N.

Performance Evaluation of Mineral Additive-free Perfluoropolymer Nanocomposite O-ring in Simulated Geothermal Environments at 300°C, Sugama, Toshifumi & Pyatina, Tatiana

Break

DIRECT USEChair: Elaine Sison-Lebrilla

DOE-GTO Low Temperture Projects Evaluation and Lessons Learned, Williams, Tom & Snyder, Neil & Gosnold, Will

Low Enthalpy Geothermal Food Dehydrator, Avina-Jimenez, Hector M. & Perez-Gonzalez, Eduardo & Severiano-Perez, Patricia & Valazquez-Madrazo, Olga & Jasso-Rivera, Andrea

Geothermal Energy in Munich (and beyond) A Geothermal City Case Study, Farquharson, Neil & Schubert, Achim & Steiner, Ulrich

A Thermoelectric Powered Quadruped Robotic System for Remote Monitoring of Geothermal Open Field Heated Gardens in Iceland, Dell, Robert & Wei, C.S. & Unnthorsson, Runar & Mitchell, Nicholas

Thermally Enhanced Open Field Heating Agricultural System Using Waste Geothermal Hot Water and low Temperature Steam in Iceland and Waste Municipal Steam in New York City, Dell, Robert & Wei, C.S. & Unnthorsson, Runar & Mitchell, Nicholas

3D Geophysical Inversion Modelling of Gravity Data as a Subsurface Geothermal Exploration Tool With an Example From Akutan (Alaska, USA), Witter, Jeffrey & Stelling, Pete & Knapp, Paige & Hinz, Nicholas

Muang Rae Geothermal System: Drilling and borehole geophysics, 1000-m core hole into granitic rock, Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, Northern Thailand, Wood, Spencer H. & Pirarai, Kriangsak & Fuangswasdi, Aranya & Kaentao, Wiboon & Waibel, Albert & Singharajwarapan, Fongsaward S.

Using Seismic Networks to Explore for Geothermal Resources in Western Saudi Arabia, Mellors, Robert J. & Camp, Victor & Harris, David & Al-Amri, Abdullah

Resource Conceptual Models of Volcano-Hosted Geothermal Reservoirs for Exploration Well Targeting and Resource Capacity Assessment: Construction, Pitfalls and Challenges, Cumming, William

Preliminary Three-Dimensional Temperature Structure of the Williston Basin, Gosnold, Will & Colby, Chris & McLaughlin, Samantha

Break

GEOLOGY 2Chair: Pat Dobson

The Geologic Framework of the Fallon FORGE Site, Siler, Drew L. & Hinz, Nicholas H. & Faulds, James E. & Tobin, Brett & Blake, Kelly & Tiedeman, Andrew & Sabin, Andrew & Lazaro, Mike & Blankenship, Douglas & Kennedy, Mack & Rhodes, Greg & Akerely, John & Hickman, Stephen & Glen, Jonathan & Williams, Colin & Robertson-Tait, Ann & Calvin, Wendy & Pettitt, Will The Geologic Framework of the West Flank FORGE site, Siler, Drew L. & Blake, Kelly & Sabin, Andrew & Lazaro, Mike & Meade, Dave & Blankenship, Douglas & Kennedy, Mack & McCulloch, Jess & DeOreo, Steve & Hickman, Stephen & Glen, Jonathan & Kaven, Ole & Schoenball, Martin & Williams, Colin & Phelps, Geoff & Faulds, James E. & Hinz, Nick & Robertson-Tait, Ann & Pettitt, Will

A New Look at the Thermal Regime Around Roosevelt Hot Springs, Gwynn, Mark & Allis, Rick & Hardwick, Christian & Hill, Jay & Moore, Joe

Constraining Subsurface Model Resolution at Newberry Volcano Using A Weighted Spatial Analysis, Mark-Moser, MacKenzie & Cameron, Emily & Rose, Kelly & Romeo, Lucy & Schultz, Jeremy & Schultz, Adam

A Workflow for 3D Geothermal Conceptual Models - Moving Beyond the Flat Cartoon, Stimac, Jim & Mandeno, Petronilla Esther



Technical Program Tuesday Morning continued

ROOM 313

GEO VISION 1Chair: Andy Sabin

8:00

8:20

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11:30

ROOM 314

CASE STUDIES 2Chair: Melinda Wright

An Overview of Geothermal Heat Pump Applications and a Preliminary Assessment of Its Technical Potential in the United States, Liu, Xiaobing & Hughes, Patrick & Anderson, Arlene

Characterizing U.S. Heat Demand Market for Potential Application of Geothermal Direct Use, McCabe, Kevin & Reber, Tim & Gleason, Michael & Young, Katherine R.

An Estimate of Shallow, Low-Temperature Geothermal Resources of the United States, Mullane, Michelle & Gleason, Michael & Reber, Tim & McCabe, Kevin & Mooney, Meghan & Young, Katherine R.

Strategies For Increasing Geothermal Direct Use in New Zealand, Climo, Melissa & Carey, Brian & Seward, Anya & Bendall, Simon

Geothermal District Heating Systems: Country Case Studies from China, Germany, Iceland, United States of America and Schemes to Overcome the Gaps, Sander, Marietta

Break

POWER PLANT 2Chair: Kevin Kitz

Increased Generation Performances by Using Sulfur Dispersant in the Cooling Tower at the Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Plant, Hidayat, Ismail & Kuntoaji, Mahendra & Falah, Dea Nurivawati Gumuskoy Repowering Case Study, Fiterman, Anton & Shoshan, Gad

Advancements in Turbine and Direct Contact Condenser Configurations, and Balance of Plant Considerations, Harvey, William & Fishman, Matt & Gunderson, Josh

Binary ORC Turbogenerators for Small and Medium Scale Plants in the Eastern Caribbean Islands, Rossi Di Schio, Clotilde & Bonafin, Joseph

MHPS Axial Flow Turbine & Direct Contact Condenser, and Recent Projects in Mexico, Morita, Yu & Kawahara, Katsunori & Saito, Shojiro

McGinness Hills - Case Study of a Successful Expansion, Lovekin, James & Delwiche, Benjamin & Spielman, Paul

Development of Hybrid Geothermal - Biomass Power Plant in Japan, Nakao, Yoshinobu

Update on the Conceptual Model of Olkaria Geothermal System, Saitet, Daniel

Updated Conceptual Model and Reserve Estimate for the Salton Sea Geothermal Field, Imperial Valley, California, Kaspereit, Dennis & Mann, Mary & Sanyal, Subir & Rickard, Bill & Hulen, Jeff & Osborn, William

Geothermal Production From Oil/Gas Wells and Transportation With Two-Step Absorption System, Wang, Honggang & Liu, Xiaobing

Break

EGS 2Chair: Maria Richards

Optimization of Well Configuration For a Sedimentary Enhanced Geothermal Reservoir, Zhou, Mengnan & Cho, JaeKyoung & Zerpa, Luis E. & Augustine, Chad

Reservoir Geomechanics Model for EGS, Janis, Michael &Liu, Jiman & Ghassemi, Ahmad

Thermal Stresses Around EGS, Arshad, Mahmood & Nakagawa, Masami & Jahan Bakhsh, Kamran & Dunnington, Lucila

Optimizing for Large Planar Fratures in Multistage Horizontal Wells in Enhanced Systems Using a Coupled and Geomechanics Simulator, Hu, Xiexiaomen & Tutuncu, Azra & Eustes, Alfred & Augustine, Chad

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Technical Program Tuesday afternoon, October 25ROOM 307

RESERVOIR MODELING 1Chair: Chakra Rawal

ROOM 308

DESALINATIONChair: Marcelo Lippmann

1:30

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A Numerical Method For Fractured Reservoir Poromechanics Using a Mixed-Continuum Embedded Fracture Model, Norbeck, Jack H. & Horne, Roland N.

Improvements to the AUTOUGH2 Supercritical Simulator With Extension to the Air-Water Equation of State, O'Sullivan, John & O'Sullivan, Mike & Croucher, Adrian

Update of Injection Benefit Model For the Geysers, Enedy, Steve

Break

RESERVOIR MODELING 2Chair: Justin Wriedt

Complexity Analysis of Generalized Tank Models, Li, Yuxi & Juliusson, Egill & Palsson, Halldor & Stefansson, Hlynur & Valfells, Agust

A 2-D Numerical Method For Tracking a Moving Water Table, Clearwater, Emily & O'Sullivan, Michael & Archer, Rosalind

OLGA Modeling Results for Single Well Reinjection of Non-Condensable Gases (NCGs) and Water, Stacey, Robert & Norris, Lee & Lisi, Simone

Poster Session

Produced Water Treatment Using the Switchable Polarity Solvent Forward Osmosis (SPS FO) Desalination Process: Preliminary Engineering Design Basis, Wendt, Daniel & Adhikari, Birendra & Orme, Christopher & Wilson, Aaron

Desalination Using Geothermal Energy, Avina-Jimenez, Hector & De La Rosa-Urbalejo, Daniel & Garcia-Gutierrez, Alfonso

Low Temperature Geothermal Resource Assessment for Membrane Distillation (MD) Desalination in United States, Akar, Sertac & Turchi, Craig

Break

FIELD OPERATIONSChair: Paul Brophy

Mitigation of Calcium Sulfate Scaling in Geothermal Production Wells, Gill, Jasbir S. & Jacobs, Gregory & Butler, Steven

Silica Deposits Can Be Controlled, Weres, Oleh

Measurement of Two Phase and Other Flows Using Radio Frequency (RF) Power Measurements: Experimental Results, Sisler, John R. & Zarrouk, Sadiq J.

Poster Session


Technical Program Tuesday afternoon continued

ROOM 313

GEYSERS UPDATEChair: Karl Urbank

1:30

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3:00

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ROOM 314

ENVIRONMENTAL/REGULATORYChair: Brian Benn

Jim Kluesener – Overview and Fire Update

Mark Walters – Introduction to Geysers Geology

Craig Hartline - Geysers Induced Seismicity Analysis and 3D Structural Model Building

Break

GEYSERS UPDATEChair: Danielle Matthews Seperas

Melinda Wright – Geochemical Monitoring at The Geysers

John Farison – Geysers Steamfield and Wells

Tim Conant - Geysers Plants

Poster Session

Getting Paid for Grid Services and Supply Diversity: Are the Regulators Recognizing these Services?, Luckhardt, Jane & Flake, Scott

Geothermal Energy Reform in Mexico, Legal Framework, Tools and Outcome, Ramirez Bueno, Michell Alejandra & Rocha Ruiz, David Alejandro

Experience of Constructing the Resettlement Village Facili-ties for the 280MW Geothermal Power Project at Olkaria, Kenya, Nthiga, Moses & Barasa, Cedrick

Break

EGS 3Chair: Jim Lovekin

Poroelastic Analysis of Natural Fracture Propagation and Coalescence, Kamali, Amirhossein & Ghassemi, Ahmad

The Effect of Well Density on Resource Depletion for a Vertical Closed-Loop SCO2 Geothermal Well Systems, Fox, Don & Higgins, Brian

High Energy Stimulations Imaged With Geophysical Change Detection Techniques, Knox, Hunter & Ajo-Franklin, Jona-than & Johnson, Timothy & Morris, Joseph & Grubelich, Mark & Preston, Leiph & Knox, James & King, Dennis

Poster Session

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*Also an oral presentation

BUSINESS & COUNTRY UPDATES

•Colombian Geothermal Energy Development: Technical and Economic Factors Favoring Foreign Investment, Hernandez, Jonathan A. & Cardona, Juan F. & Vega Salazar, Elsa Juliana*

•Present Status and Planning of the Geothermal Energy Master Program of NEP-II in Taiwan, Wu, Shu-Yao & Shen, Min-Lin & Chen, Wei-An & Huang, Bor-Shouh

•Recent Developments with GETEM (Geothermal Electricity Technology Evaluation Model), Mines, Greg

DESALINATION

•Desalination Using Geothermal Energy, Avina-Jimenez, Hector & De La Rosa-Urbalejo, Daniel & Garcia-Gutierrez, Alfonso*

DIRECT USE

•A Thermoelectric Powered Quadruped Robotic System for Remote Monitoring of Geothermal Open Field Heated Gardens in Iceland, Dell, Robert & Wei, C.S. & Unnthorsson, Runar & Mitchell, Nicholas*

•Analysis of Influence Factors on Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Performance, Jiang, Xin & Liu, Xueling & Liu, Jinsong

•Cascade Use of Geothermal Energy in Mexico, Avina-Jimenez, Hector Miguel & Benitez-Torreblanca, Miguel Angel & Garcia-Gutierrez, Alfonso

•Thermally Enhanced Open Field Heating Agricultural System Using Waste Geothermal Hot Water and low Temperature Steam in Iceland and Waste Municipal Steam in New York City, Dell, Robert & Wei, C.S. & Unnthorsson, Runar & Mitchell, Nicholas*

DRILLING

•Innovative Conical Diamond Element Bit in Conjunction with Novel Drilling Practices Increases Performance in Hard-Rock Geothermal Applications, California, Graham, Paul & Krough, Bradley & Nelson, Thomas & White, Allen & Self, Jordan*

•Optimization and Characterization of the Self-Degradable Cement for Geothermal Wells, Tan, Huijing & Zheng, Xiuhua & Li, Feiyue & Duan, Chenyang

EGS

•Thermal Stresses Around EGS, Arshad, Mahmood & Nakagawa, Masami & Jahan Bakhsh, Kamran &

Dunnington, Lucilaa*

•Transport Mechanism Within Thermally-Shocked Region of the Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS), Jahan Bakhsh, Kamran & Nakagawa, Masami & Arshad, Mahmood & Dunnington, Lucila*

•High Energy Stimulations Imaged With Geophysical Change Detection Techniques, Knox, Hunter & Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan & Johnson, Timothy & Morris, Joseph & Grubelich, Mark & Preston, Leiph & Knox, James & King, Dennis*

EMERGING/PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

•Sensitivity Analysis of Ambient Temperature on ORC Energy and Exergy Analysis, Mohammadzadeh Bina, Saeid & Jalilinasrabady, Saeid & Fujii, Hikari

•The Exploration of Comprehensive Anti-scale Measures for Ground Pipeline in Geothermal Well, Yang, Shiwei & Yang, Guoxing & Wang, Quanyang & Zhang, Zhen

ENVIRONMENTAL/REGULATORY

•Adding Impacts and Mitigation Measures to OpenEI's RAPID Toolkit, Vogel, Erin

ExPLORATION

•Kinematic and Deformative Analysis for the Santa Rosa and La Telarana Faults, Acosta Ospina, Lucrecia & Quintero Loaiza, Jaider A.*

•Using Infrared Spectrometry to Deduce Fluid History From an Exploration Core, Emigrant Peak Geothermal Prospect, Northern Fish Lake Valley, Nevada, U.S.A., Madubuike, Chinomso & Brikowski, Tom & Moulding*

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GEOCHEMISTRY

•222Rn Production in Geothermal Fluids and its Application to Quantifying Fracture Attributes, Brown, Shaun T. & Ding, Xin & Sturchio, Neil C. & Christensen, John N. & Sonnenthal, Eric & kennedy, B. Mack, Depaolo, Donald J.

•Scaling Tendency Prediction of the Southeast Geothermal Field in Beijing, Duan, Chenyang & Zheng, Xiuhua & Yang, Shiwei

GEOLOGY

•A New Look at the Thermal Regime Around Roosevelt Hot Springs, Gwynn, Mark & Allis, Rick & Hardwick, Christian & Hill, Jay & Moore, Joe*

GEOPHYSICS

•Muang Rae Geothermal System: Drilling and Borehole Geophysics, 1000-m Core Hole into Granitic Rock, Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, Northern Thailand, Wood, Spencer H. & Pirarai, Kriangsak & Fuangswasdi, Aranya & Kaentao, Wiboon & Waibel, Albert & Singharajwarapan, Fongsaward S.

•Resource Conceptual Models of Volcano-Hosted Geothermal Reservoirs for Exploration Well Targeting and Resource Capacity Assessment: Construction, Pitfalls and Challenges, Cumming, William*

GEOVISION

•Strategies For Increasing Geothermal Direct Use in New Zealand, Climo, Melissa & Carey, Brian & Seward, Anya & Bendall, Simon*

•Future Scenario Development From Disruptive Exploration Technologies and Business Models in the U.S. Geothermal Industry, Wall, Anna*

POWER PLANT

•Active Distrubance Rejection Control of Waste Heat Recovery Systems With Organic Rankine Cycles, Zhang, Jing & Wang, Yan & Wang, Zhigang & Fu, Wencheng

•Fuzzy PID Control Applied in Evaporator of Organic Rankine Cycle System, Li, Xiuli & Wang, Zhigang & Wang, Yan & Fu, Wencheng


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Technical Program Wednesday Morning, October 26ROOM 307

BUSINESS & COUNTRY UPDATESChair: Leslie Morrison

ROOM 308

ExPLORATIONChair: Mark Walters

8:00

8:20

8:40

9:00

9:20

9:40

10:10

10:30

10:50

11:10

Colombian Geothermal Energy Development: Technical and Economic Factors Favoring Foreign Investment, Hernandez, Jonathan A. & Cardona, Juan F. & Vega Salazar, Elsa Juliana

Geothermal Market Analysis of Indonesia, Roque, Raysa & Robertson-Tait, Ann & Camargo, Marcelo A.

Business Finance and Development in the Future Markets for Geothermal Energy, Shnell, Jim

Geothermal Energy in Hungary, Toth, Aniko N.

BLM Geothermal Program Update

Break

GEO 101 WORKSHOPPresented by Gene Suemnicht

9:00am - Visit Expo (Expo open to public)

10:00am - Workshop

California legislators, energy regulators and their staff, educators, students and the general public are invited to

a special workshop explaining the many benefits of geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy has been described as the most reliable renewable and a sustainable green energy. What does it take to discover and develop a high enthalpy resource?

How does it fit into the mix of renewable electricity generation for the future?

Seismic Reflection and Magnetotelluric Imaging of Southwestern Dixie Valley Basin, Nevada, Unruh, Jeffrey & Gray, Brian & Christopherson, Karen & Pullammanappallil, Satish & Alm, Steve & Blake, Kelly

Using Infrared Spectrometry to Deduce Fluid History From an Exploration Core, Emigrant Peak Geothermal Prospect, Northern Fish Lake Valley, Nevada, U.S.A., Madubuike, Chinomso & Brikowski, Tom & Moulding

Structural Complexity of the Pirouette Mountain and Elevenmile Canyon Geothermal Systems, Alm, Steve & Walker, Douglas & Blake, Kelly

Geothermal Field Work Using a Drone With Thermal Camera: Aerial Photos, Digital Elevation Models and Heat Flow, Harvey, Mark

Kinematic and Deformative Analysis for the Santa Rosa and La Telarana Faults, Acosta Ospina, Lucrecia & Quintero Loaiza, Jaider A.

Break

DRILLING 2Chair: Paul Graham

Development of a Directional Drilling System for Operation at 300°C for Geothermal Applications, Chatterjee, Kamalesh & Macpherson, John & Dick, Aaron & Grimmer, Harald & Klotzer, Sundai & Schroder, Jon & Epplin, Dave & Hohl, Carsten & Gacek, Sobieslaw Drill-In Fluids and Drilling Practices Drilling More Productive, Less Costly Geothermal Wells, Tuttle, John & Listi, Renan

Performance Evaluation of Polycrystalline Diamond cutter (PDC) Bits used in the Production Interval of Well AW-01 in the Akiira Ranch Field, East African Rift Valley, Central Kenya, Letvin, Amelia & Stroud, Paul & Scagliarini, Stefano

Water: As a Drilling Fluid in Production Zone of Geothermal Wells, Erincik, Mehmet Zeki



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ROOM 313

GEO VISION 2Chair: Bud Johnston

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Updates to Enhanced Geothermal System Resource Potential Estimate, Augustine, Chad

A Methodology for Calculating EGS Electricity Generation Potential Based on the Gringarten Model for Heat Extraction From Fractured Rock, Augustine, Chad

Findings From the DOE GeoVision Reservoir Management and Development Task, Lowry, Thomas & Kennedy, Mack & Carrigan, Charles

Survey of recent market trends for geothermal with a snapshot of potential additional research areas to expand deployment, Speer, Bethany & Young, Kate

Break

GEOVISION 3Chair: Kate Young

Geothermal Vision Study - GRC Annual Meeting Brief, Richard, Christopher & Vigalys, Max & Reinhardt, Timothy Geothermal Value Proposition, Richard, Christopher & Eugeni, Edward & Makalinao, Aloysius & Vigalys, Max & Jelacic, Allan

Future Scenario Development From Disruptive Exploration Technologies and Business Models in the U.S. Geothermal Industry, Wall, Anna

A Review of Exploration Methods For Discovering Hidden Geothermal Systems, Dobson, Pat

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