Analysis of Low-Temperature Utilization of Geothermal ResourcesCX(s) Applied: A9Date: 03/29/2010Location(s): West VirginiaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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March 29, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: A9
Date: 03/29/2010
Location(s): West Virginia
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
West Virginia University would develop innovative methods of using low-temperature geothermal resources to increase the efficiency of other renewable energy processes and illustrate the impacts that geothermal cogeneration have on the national scale. Three case studies would be analyzed: 1) A hybrid biomass-geothermal cogeneration system at Cornell University, 2) Analysis of low-temperature geothermal heating and drying for biomass processing systems at Iowa State, and 3) A retrofit and expansion to a district heating system in a community redevelopment project at West Virginia University. Upon completion of the project, they would deliver a resource assessment for low-temperature geothermal energy utilization demonstrating that geothermal energy is truly a nationwide energy resource.