| Title | Suspended Solids Removal Prior to Brine Reinjection |
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| Authors | Vetter, O. J.; Kandarpa, V.; Jackson, J. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Brine Technology; Power Generation; Particulate; Reinjection; Silica; Fluidized Bed; Reactor-Clarifier |
| Abstract | Reactor-clarification in combination with a multimedia sandbed filter has been successfully used to treat a heat depleted geothermal brine prior to reinjection. The various components of a reactor-clarification system have been split into individual hardware components. This split allows for the study of all critical parameters that determine the overall efficiency of a future brine treatment facility. Based upon experimental results, a reactor-clarification system can be easily designed for future field applications. It is felt that the removal of suspend particles will not offer insurmountable problems in future geothermal operations. |