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Simulator-analyzer for modular wellhead binary-cycle power systems: Volume 2: User's Guide, Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6169864
This project developed a dynamic simulator/analyzer based on previous EPRI work on a modular wellhead binary-cycle power system. EPRI funded this project to create a PC-based Software Package with the capability to simulate the critical performance parameters and conditions for a modular wellhead binary power system. Although the concept was developed with geothermal resources in mind, it should also have application to any moderate temperature resources. The system concept is based on the integration of a number of prepackaged modules that are designed to adapt to a wide range of conditions. These modules constitute the building blocks of the entire modular wellhead power system. The ideas is to permit the user to synthesize different system configurations from a small number of standard major modules, supplemented by a few additional special modules that vary from one configuration to another. The simulator can be used for: analyzing power plant and control operating strategies; performing transient and configuration analyses; studying failure modes and effects; operator training; and modular wellhead technology demonstrations. The users guide explains in detail how to install, start, and operate the wellhead binary-cycle simulator. 4 figs., 2 tabs.
Research Organization:
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); ESSCOR, Solano Beach, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6169864
Report Number(s):
EPRI-GS--6302-Vol.2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English