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Low temperature geothermal springs for water pumping

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Low temperature geothermal springs, which account for about half the total known in India, have been mainly used for spas or other types of bathing. A suggestion has been made that the surface or subsurface hot water from geothermal springs could be used to energise solar pumps which otherwise use solar heated water. A comparison between these two types of device (solar and geothermal) indicates that the latter has two main advantages: (a) the capital investment is less (due to the absence of a solar collector array) and (b) there is non-stop, around-the-clock availability of energy and so a higher utilisation efficiency at all times and seasons. The fixed location of the springs is a major limitation. However, those located around agricultural fields or inhabited areas can be exploited fully.

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  • Pandey, G.C., 1982. "Low temperature geothermal springs for water pumping," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 10(4), pages 287-290, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:10:y:1982:i:4:p:287-290
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    1. Ogola, Pacifica F. Achieng & Davidsdottir, Brynhildur & Fridleifsson, Ingvar Birgir, 2012. "Potential contribution of geothermal energy to climate change adaptation: A case study of the arid and semi-arid eastern Baringo lowlands, Kenya," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 16(6), pages 4222-4246.

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