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What does EGS stand for in geothermal energy? |
A. | engraved geothermal systems |
B. | enhanced geothermal system |
C. | exhaust gas system |
D. | engineered geo physical system |
Answer» B. enhanced geothermal system | |
Explanation: the development of a geothermal system where hydraulic fracturing of the system can allow the production at a commercial level. egs’s are engineered reservoirs created where there is geothermal energy but a lack of permeability. fluid is injected into the earth‘s surface which causes pre-existing fractures to open again, creating permeability. nationwide potential with engineered reservoirs 6-km to 8-km deep. |
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