China Geothermal Energy Earthquake Deterrent Project....News & Opinion

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The China Geothermal Energy Earthquake Deterrent Project
 
 
By: Rev. Jermano
contact: djermano@yahoo.com
 
Given the huge amount of problems the people in the world face with natural disasters occuring, with the high cost to living from fuel prices, and that affecting rebuilding efforts; we need to focus politically and socially on how to avert disasters and to sustain reliable affordable energy.
The cost is so high to rebuild, and then to think it could happen all over again, is quite disturbing. Unless we figure out how to avert those calamities.
 
Scientists have accused our recent storms such as Katrina as a result of Global Warming and our inept action in solving the worlds energy fuel crisis. People say we have a food crisis in the world, but that is not true, because it is really the fuel energy crisis that creates this.
 
Do you know that by developing more Geothermal Plants we can solve our energy problems and avert natural disasters to include earthquakes? How to do it? What are we up against? First lets look at Geothermal. There are 2 types of Geothermal objectives depending on the geological needs in the area. One is more for generating electricity, while the other is designed to also release pressure from inside the earth to assure the prevention of earthquakes. This design can also procure electricity.
 
http://www.rise.org.au/info/Tech/geo/index.html
 
The above link is very interesting on Geothermal. It talks of dry steam use. One of the most important aspects to Geothermal use is how it is used. Myself I do not like dry steam because of the silica problem gumming up the pipes as the steam comes through.
 
In concern to option #1 the answer is sending closed loop copper pipes that are fed water from the ground level. The water decends and heats up and returns the other side as steam. Think of the letter U; water goes in the left side at the top of the U and circulates out as steam on the right side of the U. The trick is being able to make the drilling hole large enough to send a U pipe down to assure the recirculation effort.
 
This method I describe prevents silica buildup. If pipes buildup mineral deposits, it is easy to demineralize by mixing water with vinegar, to dissolve the material, in a high pressure flushing periodically.
 
The issue with Geothermals Option #1 is to not make a radical change to the inner core temperature, or lose gases from inside the earth. Of course option #2  is beneficial in my opinion to avert and diminish earthquake activity. Earthquakes happen because of pressure built-up inside the earth from the heat inside that eventually shifts the earth rock plates underground. If some of that pressure is controlled released no earthquakes occur.
 
Essentially throughout the world there are massive earthquakes that occur, and thousands are killed. We just experienced one here in Sichuan China yesterday with a report of  over 35,000 people killed. There are not enough Geothermal Energy sites produced to help control pressure releases to avert the earthquakes. I have been here in China 7 years, and we are working to develop a Community Project to begin building Geothermal Energy Plants in Sichuan, to ward off future earthquakes and to provide China with clean unlimited electrical power.
 
With lots of luck and determination I can get help from World Challenge 2008 to obtain  money to help support this Project for the People of China.
http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/html/nomination.php
I look forward to more responsible people to come forward and help us with our efforts. 
 
China Geothermal Energy Earthquake Deterrent Project  is the name of the Company. Research data I have been looking at says one needs only drill down about 3 miles give or take a 1/2 to reach the hot zone. In Australia they have taken on the cause and are building one in Adelaine. Some problems in Australia is the drilling rod snapped and is lodged in the well and subsequently holding things up.

Learning more about drill bits and hard metals to penetrate rocks is more of my idea to thinking of ways to do drilling and blasting, by using explosives or vibration to crack rocks first to make it easier on drill penetration. Perhaps even using heat in the hole then send down real cold water to crack rock would be an interesting try. I think drills can be operated independently instead of having an entire shaft rotating at 3 miles in length to do the drilling. A drill should just spin at its tip with the shaft remaining stationary, and I also think they can be powered by electricity than combustion motors. There are many ways to do things that would bring the cost down considerably for doing Geothermal Development.
 
The idea is to use Geothermal Energy to not only produce electricity but to also control earthquake activity. In the above site you will notice that India is not even mentioned or on the list of countries using Geothermal Power. Its a pity, and I hope also hope to help people in doing this for India too. Another interesting website I like that talks about Geothermal Development is here:
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/reinsider/story?id=52392
 
In the USA most of the Geothermal plants are located in the West, but still they do not have enough Geothermal Power plants built outwest, because they still experience earthquake activity.
 
They simply are unaware of Geothermal Energy Plants being used to halt earthquake activity. And if they are aware they coverup their inaction in supporting Geothermal Development, because politicians support nuclear energy, oil burning and coal mining companies.
 
Geothermal is essential to protect massive land areas where people live in preventing and having their homes destroyed by earthquakes. This is why I think Geothermal energy is the energy of our future, as long as we understand how much pressure to release each year to avert earthquakes, and not over-release to diminish inner core temperatures for heat production for electrical generation.
 
Australia is now getting on board to Geothermal Building and it is good news for them. They can then have power to run desalinsation plants for fresh water production into man made reservoirs.
 
Remember the food crisis? I thought of another way to create fresh water, and that is digging a canal or pipeline from the ocean to inland to an open space area that has large ponds. Essentially the ponds will have salt water in them. Over the ponds we construct plastic domes so the temperature rises to evaporate the water. The water collects on the domes and runs down to collection channels into fresh water basins. This is called Solar Desalinisation Ponds for Fresh Water.
 
Essentially the areas would be produce production areas of food, and the real possibility of raising salt water fish in the ponds. This plan would produce fresh water without using energy resources except the natural sun. Think of the desert regions in the world that are close to the Ocean. In Arizonia and New Mexico in the USA they could develop Salt Water Ponds for Fresh water production.
 
Given the idea for a sustainable future, a county/country that supported Solar Desalinisation Ponds, and Geothermal Energy used to make electricity and control earthquake activity would be a step in doing something for mankind that is long-term and beneficial to stable life for humanity.
 
Can we as a people reach these goals? That is the question at the moment!
 
See this article: with important contact information:
http://uk.us.biz.yahoo.com/iw/071009/0312906.html
 
Sinopec and Glitnir to Further Develop Geothermal Potential in China
Tuesday October 9, 2007 8:18 am ET

SHANGHAI, CHINA and REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 9, 2007 -- Sinopec, the Chinese energy company, and Glitnir, the Nordic Bank, have agreed to further develop their relationship in the field of geothermal energy development in China with support from Geysir Green Energy and Reykjavík Energy Invest; world leading geothermal investment companies. The purpose of the agreement is to increase the use of geothermal as a renewable energy source in China. The two companies will strengthen ties between them by upgrading investment scale and developing the technology involved in individual projects, as well as explore new opportunities, both in district heating and energy generation, nationwide in China. Glitnir and Sinopec have worked together on projects since 2005 and both parties are very satisfied with the outcome of their partnership. For the past months, the companies have had discussions on how such cooperation could be developed further. As a result of these discussions, it is the intention of the two companies to jointly set up a company with capabilities to develop geothermal and other renewable assets in China. This comes in addition to the Xianyang geothermal project that has been under development by the two companies and it's partners since 2005.

The utilization of geothermal energy presents an environmental friendly, efficient and viable alternative to the traditional form of energy generation in China, namely coal, which accounts for more than 70 per cent of total generation in China.

Governments of both countries support increased cooperation between the two countries in the field of geothermal energy utilization. There is an increasing demand for new renewable energy sources in China and Glitnir and Sinopec have been pioneers in the development of geothermal energy in China. With this agreement, the two companies confirm their intention to continue providing such leadership role in developing more green energy in China, in the form of geothermal energy.

This announcement is made in the presence of the President of Iceland, HE Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Sinopec's Group Executive Vice President, Mr. Li Chunguang and Mr. Magnús Bjarnason, Glitnir's Executive Vice President of International Banking.

About Sinopec

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (hereafter referred to as "Sinopec") is a listed company on domestic and international stock exchanges with integrated upstream, midstream and downstream operations, prominent core businesses and a comprehensive marketing network. The Company was set up on 25th February, 2000 by China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) as the sole initiator; pursuant to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China. Sinopec is an integrated energy and chemical company. The scope of its business mainly covers oil and gas exploration, development, production and marketing; oil refining; production and sales of petrochemicals, chemical fibers, chemical fertilizers and other chemical products; storage and pipeline transportation of crude oil and natural gas; import, export and import/export agency business of crude oil, natural gas, refined oil products, petrochemicals, chemicals, and other commodities and technologies; research, development and application of technology and information. It is China's largest producer and supplier of oil products (including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, etc.) and major petrochemical products (including petrochemical intermediates, synthetic resin, synthetic fiber monomers and polymers, synthetic fiber and chemical fertilizer). It is also China's second largest crude oil producer. www.sinopec.com

About Glitnir

The financial group Glitnir offers universal banking and financial services, with the Nordic region as its home base. Glitnir is a leading niche player in three global industry segments: seafood/food, sustainable energy, and offshore services vessels. The group's services include retail, corporate and investment banking, stock trade/brokerage and capital management. Glitnir considers Iceland and Norway as its home markets. The Glitnir group has operations in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the UK, Luxembourg, Russia, USA, Canada and China. Glitnir is listed on the Icelandic Stock Exchange. For more information see www.glitnirbank.com

About Reykjavik Energy Invest

Reykjavik Energy Invest (REI) (www.reykjavikenergy.com) is the Reykjavik Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavikur) international business development and investment arm. We bring Reykjavik Energy's expertise to our partners and investments by focusing on creating partnerships to develop geothermal areas. REI invests in geothermal exploitation rights as well as site development, construction and operation of geothermal fields, and seeks to acquire geothermal plants currently in operation. Reykjavik Energy is the world's leading authority in the utilization of geothermal energy. We have consolidated our leadership over the past 60 years by supplying a large portion of the Icelandic population with geothermal water for domestic heating and by gradually developing new steam fields for power production. For more information: www.reykjavikenergy.com

About Geysir Green Energy

Geysir Green Energy is a leading investment company within the geothermal industry, investing in developing projects as well as geothermal operations. Geysir has since its foundation in January 2007 invested around USD 650 million in geothermal companies and projects around the world. Building on the extensive experience of Icelandic geothermal companies, Geysir has received great attention within the industry and is being recognized as a serious and dynamic investor in the field. For more information: www.geysirgreenenergy.is

http://www.glitnir.com