Geothermal hot water pump research program progress report. Progress report, Sep 1974--Jan 1975

Technical Report · Fri Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7213965

Winkler, M K

The report discusses a downhole pumping system capable of operating for extended periods of time in the hostile environment of geothermal brine wells. This pumping system confines the hot brine into a sealed circulation system under sufficient pressure to prevent its flashing into steam, thus increasing heat exchanger efficiency. The sealed circulation system prevents contamination of environment by permitting the reinjection of the cooled water, with dissolved minerals and gases into a return well. This pumping system will allow utilization of water dominated geothermal resources for commercial power generation.

• Research Organization: Lear Motors Corp., Reno, NV (USA). Power Plant Div.
• DOE Contract Number: NSF-AER74-18753
• OSTI ID: 7213965
• Report Number(s): PB-261740
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
BRINES
PUMPING
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PUMPS
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REINJECTION
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ENGINEERING
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS
WELLS
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