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A new resource classification scheme is described, based on different geothermal potentials: theoretical, technical, economic, sustainable, developable – decreasing successively in size. In converting theoretical to technical potential, the recovery factor (the ratio extractable heat/heat present at depth) is of key importance. The proposed classification of potentials provides a useful template for standardizing the future reporting of geothermal energy resources worldwide.
Articles | Volume 3, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/gtes-3-13-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/gtes-3-13-2015
24 Mar 2015
 | 24 Mar 2015

Classification of geothermal resources by potential

L. Rybach

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A new resource classification scheme is described, based on different geothermal potentials: theoretical, technical, economic, sustainable, developable – decreasing successively in size. In converting theoretical to technical potential, the recovery factor (the ratio extractable heat/heat present at depth) is of key importance. The proposed classification of potentials provides a useful template for standardizing the future reporting of geothermal energy resources worldwide.
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