| Title | Optimized Power Recovery from Geothermal Brines |
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| Authors | Swearingen, Judson S.; Ferguson, John E. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Power Generation; Economics; Design; Rankine Cycle; Power Plant Cycle; Working Fluid; Feasibility Study; Forecasts; Rotoflow Corporation; Borg-Warner Corporation |
| Abstract | Maximum power recover from geothermal brines at least cost requires the system to be optimized, and utilize large, special heat exchangers ad a special turbine. This paper presents numerous curves from computer optimized studies of typical conditions. It shows that complete 1000 KW systems cost about $1,000,000.00/KW, and that heat sources below 200°F usually are uneconomical. |