| Title | New Geothermal Power Plants in Azores and Kenya |
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| Authors | Tahara, Mamoru |
| Year | 1981 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Power Generation; Pico Vermelho; Olkaria; Africa; Azores; Kenya; Components; Condensers; Cooling Tower; Gas Ejector; Development |
| Abstract | Two geothermal power plants were recently completed. One is 3MW unit in Azores and another is 15MW unit in Kenya. Both plants have very simple construction. For Azores, a packaged portable turbine generator is adopted to save the cost and installation term. 15 MW Olkaria plant which is adopted single flash cycle has produced first electricity by the geothermal energy in Africa. This turbine generator has been installed on a steel foundation. Special site condition has been taken into consideration and both plants are successfully running with certification of the suitable design concept. |