Output power evaluation of a dry geothermal field plant
- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Ambient Energy
- Vol. 9 (3) , 119-124
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.1988.9675924
Abstract
The output power of a simple irreversible dry geothermal field power plant is analyzed. The plant uses a secondary vapour Rankine cycle coupled to the dry geothermal field heating fluid (heat source) and a cooling fluid (heat sink) by heat transfer. A mathematical expression is derived for the power output of the irreversible geothermal heat engine. The maximum power output is found by computer graphics. The maximum bound provides the basis for the evaluation of the power of existing geothermal power plants.Keywords
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