Mathematical modelling of Wairakei geothermal field

ANZIAM Journal

Volumn 50, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 426-434

  Grant, Malcolm A ^a  

^a MAGAK   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Geothermal; Reservoir modelling; Review; Wairakei

Indexed keywords

EID: 73349138254     PISSN: 14461811     EISSN: 14468735     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1446181109000212     Document Type: Conference Paper

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