Choice of working fluid and operating conditions for energy conversion with geothermal heat sources
Description:
A study of electric power generating cycles which can be used in conjunction with a low-temperature geothermal energy (sensible heat) source is presented. Investigators at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory have proposed a steam/isobutane dual cycle capable of generating 50.7 Mw of electric power. This cycle is optimized using regenerative feed water heating to yield a power output of 52.1 Mw or an improvement of 2.8%. Other power cycle designs and working fluids are investigated. Working fluids …
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Date:
October 23, 1973
Creator:
Landgraf, K. R.; Kudrnac, K. I. & Solares, R.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department