Equipment considerations for a binary cycle geothermal power plant

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5318274

Thorleifson, W C; Ibe, A P

The binary cycle geothermal power plant incorporates existing hydrocarbon handling technology proven in use by the petrochemical industry. Equipment sizing and hydrocarbon cycle control on the commercial plant scale, however, introduce some unknowns. This report discusses the various technical factors considered in the design, selection, and sizing of the major equipment for use in the Heber Binary Cycle Geothermal Demonstration Power Plant.

• Research Organization: Fluor Power Services, Irvine, California
• OSTI ID: 5318274
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States), Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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