| Title | Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation Test Program |
|---|---|
| Authors | Soo-Hoo, Randall; Hipkin, Howard; Cochrane, Frank |
| Year | 1982 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Power Generation; USA; California; pH; Temperature; Cooling Towers; Condensers; Operating Designs; Flow Systems; Well Pad; Flow Rate |
| Abstract | This paper summarizes the results of a project carried out for the California Department of Water Resource (DWR) by Bechtel at the Geysers area to field test the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide in geothermal steam condensate using hydrogrren peroxide. The objective was to find the oxidant-catalyst combination that will remove sufficient sulfide to allow power plant operation without violating air pollution H2S emission standards. Batch screening test, bench scale flow tests, and pilot plant for tests were made on condensed steam from one of the wells than will supply the DWR Bottle Rock power plant. The effects of treatment ratio, pH, catalyst, residence time, and temperature were tested. Based on the test results, a conceptual design was prepared for a recommended abatement system for the power plant. |