Electric power generation from geothermal hot water deposits

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Geotherm. Energy Mag.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7274634

Austin, A L; Lundberg, A W

Water-dominated geothermal systems are an energy resource from which a great quantity of clean, low-cost electric energy can be extracted. Three conversion concepts--the flashed steam system, the binary cycle system, and the total flow system--are analyzed for typical wellhead characteristics found in hot-water geothermal resources. Of the three, the total flow concept is the most promising with a potential for 60 percent greater efficiency than either of the other systems.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore Lab., Livermore, CA
• OSTI ID: 7274634
• Journal Information: Geotherm. Energy Mag.; (United States), Journal Name: Geotherm. Energy Mag.; (United States) Vol. 4:5; ISSN GTEMA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150802* -- Geothermal Power Plants-- Power Plant Systems & Components
BINARY-FLUID SYSTEMS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONVERSION
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONVERSION
FLASHED STEAM SYSTEMS
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
HOT-WATER SYSTEMS
HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
TOTAL FLOW SYSTEMS