Or. Admin. Code § 690-230-0090

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 690-230-0090 - Water Temperature Measurement

(1) The water well report prepared for any low-temperature geothermal well that is tested by pumping water from the well, shall include the temperature of the fluid as measured at the discharge point at the beginning and end of a timed production test as well as the maximum fluid temperature attained during the test. Bailing or pumping the well are acceptable methods of withdrawing water from the well during the test. Air testing is not acceptable.

(2) The well report prepared for any low-temperature geothermal well that is tested by pumping water into the well shall include the maximum temperature in the borehole and its corresponding depth.

(3) The well constructor is required to provide the temperature data on the water well report. The Director may use other temperature data in making the final determination of the bottom hole temperature.

Or. Admin. Code § 690-230-0090

WRD 12-1982, f. & ef. 12-14-82; WRD 5-1986, f. 5-16-86, ef. 5-19-86; WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-065-0045; WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88; WRD 18-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-90

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 536, ORS 637 & ORS 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183, ORS 536, ORS 537 & ORS 540