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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site dry steam geothermal plant Picture credit: NREL A type of geothermal power plant in which steam, generated underground by geothermal heat, is used directly, thus eliminating the need for boilers and boiler fuel that characterizes other steam-power-generating technologies. Conventional turbine generators are used with dry steam resources. This approach to utilizing geothermal energy is limited because dry-steam hydrothermal resources are extremely rare. The Geysers, in California, for example, is the only dry steam field in the United States. Related category    • GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND POWER Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP