Browsing HNEI Engineering Reports by Subject "direct heat"

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Community Geothermal Technology program: Bottom heating system using geothermal power for propagation. Final report, Phases 1 and 2

Downing, James C. (1990-01-01)

The objective is to develop and study a bottom-heating system in a greenhouse utilizing geothermal energy to aid germination and speed growth of palms. Source of heat was geothermal brine from HGP-A well. The project was ...
Community Geothermal Technology program: Cloth dyeing by geothermal steam. An experiment in technology transfer from Japan to Hawaii, Final report

Furumoto, Augustine, S. (1987-12-31)

This was an experiment to test whether cloth dyeing using geothermal steam (already proven in Japan) would be feasible in Hawaii. Results: Using a fabricated steam vat, cotton, silk, and synthetic can be dyed; the resulting ...
Community Geothermal Technology program: Experimental lumber drying kiln. Final report

Leaman, Denver.; Irwin, Bill (1989-10-01)

Goals were to demonstrate feasibility of using the geothermal waste effluent from the HGP-A well as a heat source for a kiln operation to dry hardwoods, develop drying schedules, and develop automatic systems to monitor/control ...
Community Geothermal Technology Program: Hawaii glass project. Final report

Miller, Norman.; Irwin, Bill (1988-01-20)

Objective was to develop a glass utilizing the silica waste material from geothermal energy production, and to supply local artists with this glass to make artistic objects. A glass composed of 93% indigenous Hawaiian ...
Community Geothermal Technology program: Silica bronze project. Final report

Bianchini, Henry (1989)

Objective was to incorporate waste silica from the HGP-A geothermal well in Pohoiki with other refractory materials for investment casting of bronze sculpture. The best composition for casting is about 50% silica, 25% red ...
Puna Geothermal Research Facility technology transfer program. Final report, August 23, 1985--August 23, 1989

Takahashi, Patrick (1989-12-31)

The funds were used in a series of small grants to entrepreneurs demonstrating the direct use of geothermal heat supplied by Hawaii`s HGP-A well; this effort was known as the Community Geothermal Technology Program. Summaries ...