| Title | Raft River 5-MW(e) Geothermal Pilot Plant Project |
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| Authors | Rasmussen, T. L.; Whitbeck, J. F. |
| Year | 1980 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Power Generation; Well Pumps; USA; Idaho; Raft River; Pilot Plant; Dual boiling power cycle; Isobutane; Evaluation; Submersible well pumps |
| Abstract | The Raft River 5-MW(e) Pilot Plant Project was started in 1976. Construction is scheduled for completion in July 1980, with three years of engineering and operation testing to follow. The plant utilized a 280°F geothermal fluid energy source and a dual boiling isobutane cycle. Developmental efforts are in progress in the areas of downhole pumps and chemical treatment of geothermal fluids for cooling tower makeup. |