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GEOTHERMAL STEAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
  • Geothermal Energy
DEF

Steam drawn from deep within the earth.

CONT

Air pollution is a concern, since noxious gases are often a by-product of geothermal wells. Geothermal steam contains entrained solids and non-condensible gases, CO2 being the principal one, with varying amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H2 S), methane (CH4), hydrogen (H2), and ammonia (NH3).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
  • Énergie géothermique
DEF

Vapeur prélevée dans les profondeurs de la terre.

Spanish

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