Analysis of a scaling rate meter for geothermal systems

Technical Report · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5321592· OSTI ID:5321592

Kreid, D K

A research project was conducted to investigate an experimental technique for measuring the rate of formation of mineral scale and corrosion in geothermal systems. A literature review was performed first to identify and evaluate available techniques for measuring scale in heat transfer equipment. As a result of these evaluations, a conceptual design was proposed for a geothermal Scaling Rate Meter (SRM) that would combine features of certain techniques used (or proposed for use) in other applications. An analysis was performed to predict the steady-state performance and expected experimental uncertainty of the proposed SRM. Sample computations were then performed to illustrate the system performance for conditions typical of a geothermal scaling application. Based on these results, recommendations are made regarding prototype SRM construction and testing.

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 5321592
• Report Number(s): PNL-3073
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
SCALING
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
BRINES
DESIGN
FOULING
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT TRANSFER
PERFORMANCE
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS
ENERGY TRANSFER
FLUIDS
Geothermal Legacy
150903* - Geothermal Engineering- Corrosion
Scaling & Materials Development