Geothermal project description: LLL experimental site Salton Sea geothermal field

The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory program for geothermal research requires the development of a field experimental facility in order to conduct a series of tests on turbine prototypes and to analyze the system requirements for power conversion. This report gives a description of the field portion of this experimental program including site development, test activities, and project administration. Additionally, it discusses plans for concurrent field environmental studies and surveillance programs. A series of maps are included to describe land ownership and lease status within the area of interest. Successful completion of the test program will prove the technology necessary for commercial development. An assessment of environmental factors indicates few temporary and no long term adverse environmental effects from this program.