What type of steam is produced using deep Earth geothermal recovery?

Deep Earth geothermal recovery typically produces high pressure saturated steam. This type of steam is characterized by its high temperature and pressure, which is necessary for efficient energy extraction from geothermal reservoirs located deep within the Earth.

In geothermal systems, the high pressure is a result of the depth at which the steam is generated, along with the geological conditions surrounding the geothermal resource. This pressure allows for a more efficient transfer of heat and is ideal for generating electricity or heating purposes. High pressure saturated steam is also capable of carrying a significant amount of thermal energy, making it beneficial for various industrial applications.

While other types of steam such as low-pressure saturated, superheated steam, and dry steam can be produced under different conditions or systems, they do not represent the standard output from deep Earth geothermal recovery. Low-pressure saturated steam, for instance, derives from shallower sources with less geological pressure, whereas superheated steam is typically produced when water vapor is heated beyond its saturation point at a given pressure, which is not characteristic of deep geothermal systems. Dry steam occurs when vapor is produced without any liquid water, commonly found in specific geothermal fields, but again, not the generalized output from deep geothermal recovery.