Idaho Geothermal Bibliography

Bibliography of Idaho Geothermal Literature — Theses and Dissertations: 1959-2012

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Idaho State University Oboler Library
University of Idaho Campus Library
University of Utah Marriott Library
Washington State University Owen Library


Baglio, J.V., 1983, Hydrogeologic investigations of geothermal systems in the vicinity of the Bear River Range, southeastern Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 83 p.
Batdorf, J.A., 1988, Optimization of design and control strategies for geothermal space heating systems: University of Idaho Ph.D. dissertation, 143 p.
Cooper, S.B., 1989, Frequency distributions of ionic and molecular species in geothermal waters from five different lithologic units in the state of Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 193 p.
Devine, S.C., 1980, Sedimentary petrology and depositional environment of the Salt Lake Formation in the Raft River geothermal area, Cassia County, Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 104 p.
Dingee, B.E., 1987, Geology, hydrology and geochemistry of the geothermal area east of Lowman, Idaho: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 138 p.
Druschel, G.K., 1998, Geothermal systems in the Idaho Batholith: Geology and Geochemistry, Washington State University, M.S. thesis, 270 p.
Gerick, J.A., 1977, Industrial utilization of geothermal energy: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 169 p.
Goldman, D., 1982, Development of a low-temperature hydrothermal energy resource: Ph.D dissertation, University of Idaho, 298 p.
Graham, D.L., 1983, Hydrochemistry of selected parameters at the Raft River KGRA, Cassia County, Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 120 p.
Heitz, L.F., 1975, The potential for nuclear and geothermal power plant siting in Idaho as related to water resources: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 109 p.
Hubbell, J.M., 1981, Description of geothermal flow systems in the vicinity of the Caribou Range, southeastern Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 105 p.
Hutsinpiller, A., 1979, Geochemistry of spring water from the Blackfoot Reservoir region, southeastern Idaho: Application to geothermal potential: University of Utah M.S. thesis, 88 p.
Kettenacker, W.C., 1977, Two-dimensional simulation of the Raft River geothermal reservoir and wells: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 41 p.
Krahmer, M.S., 1995. The geology and hydrochemistry of the geothermal system near Stanley, Idaho: Washington State University, M.S. thesis, 146 p.
Kuhns, R.J., 1980, Structural and chemical aspects of the Lochsa Geothermal System near the northern margin of the Idaho batholith: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 103 p.
Kumamoto, L.H., 1976, Microearthquake surveys of the Snake River Plain and NW basin and range geothermal areas: Colorado School of Mines Ph.D. dissertation, 171 p.
McClain, D.W., 1980, A site evaluation model for geothermal resource development in southwest Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 146 p.
Morilla, A.G., 1976, A preliminary assessment of the feasibility of using a shallow ground-water system for the cooling cycle of a geothermal power plant: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 117 p.
O'Sullivan, T.P., 1979, Geophysical well log response to fractured and altered zones in the Raft River, Idaho, Geothermal Reservoir: Wright State University M.S. thesis, 65 p.
Rashrash, S.M., 1988, Fracture characteristics and their relationships to producing zones in deep wells, Raft River geothermal area: University of Idaho Ph.D. dissertation, 171 p.
Reed, J.D., 1986, The geology, geochemistry, and hydrology of four hot springs areas along the South Fork Payette River, between Lowman and Banks, Boise County, Idaho: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 112 p.
Schmidt, D. A., 1980, The proposed use of chemical kinetics to supplement present geothermal prospecting techniques: Idaho State University M.S. thesis, 84 p.
Schwarze, D.M., 1959, Geology of the Lava Hot Springs area, Idaho: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 51 p.
Smith, R.N., 1980, Heat flow of the western Snake River Plain: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 150 p.
Souder, K.C., 1985, The hydrochemistry of thermal waters of southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming and northeastern Utah: University of Idaho M.S. thesis, 139 p.
Vance, D.B., 1986, The geology and geochemistry of three hot spring systems in the Shoup Geothermal Area, Lemhi County, Idaho: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 153 p.
Watson, L.R., 1980, Toxicity of geothermal brine to fish and invertebrates from Raft River, Idaho: Idaho State University M.S. thesis, 86 p.
Youngs, S.W., 1981, Geology and geochemistry of the Running Springs geothermal area, southern Bitterroot lobe, Idaho batholith: Washington State University M.S. thesis, 125 p.