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Aerospace R & D benefits future geothermal reservoir monitoring

Normann, Randy A.; Henfling, Joseph A.

This report covers the basic design of the Sandia downhole geothermal reservoir monitoring system. The monitoring system can operate continuously at temperatures up to 240°C (464°F) while measuring small pressure and temperature changes in reservoirs. Future improvements in the existing system will come from research and development programs by such agencies as NASA, JPL, USAF and NETL. An explanation of the benefits of this research to the Geothermal HT electronics program will be given.