GELCOM: a geothermal levelized busbar cost model. Description and user's guide
The model described is designed to project the costs of electricity generated from liquid dominated hydrothermal resources. It is presented in the form of an interactive computer program called GELCOM, written in Fortran IV, together with an analytic explanation of the methodology. GELCOM starts from resource data and estimates the capital and operating costs for the production field and electrical generating plant. The methodology implemented in GELCOM to determine the engineering cost, operating parameter estimates, and the levelized busbar cost is described. The output displayed by GELCOM for one prospect is explained. The input data files maintained in the computer system and the input data card formats are included. A sample session with GELCOM and the economic reports which may be generated from the GELCOM are illustrated. A completed listing of the computer program is given in an appendix. (MHR)
- Research Organization:
- Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA). METREK Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-77ET28505
- OSTI ID:
- 5040323
- Report Number(s):
- M-78-17
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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