USA Today reports on a proposal to pour water into hot areas of a domant volcano in Oregon to generate steam for electricity. The project is funded in part by the US Dept. of Energy. According to the US Geological survey, EGS (Enhanced Geothermal Systems ) have the potential to produce 1/2 of the United States Electrical power. There are concerns that this process may generate localized earthquakes.
From my perspective it would appear that an enclosed piping system may be more expensive but a safer alternative to pouring water on the volcano. It also would allow the recycling of the water in a closed loop system.
From my perspective it would appear that an enclosed piping system may be more expensive but a safer alternative to pouring water on the volcano. It also would allow the recycling of the water in a closed loop system.
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| http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/story/2012-01-14/volcano-water-electricity/52553902/1 |
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