| Abstract |
The application of Kalex Kalina Cycle power systems for low temperature geothermal sources was presented at the 2006 GRC annual meeting in San Diego (1). This paper shows the applicability of current Kalina Cycle power systems to high temperature geothermal sources. This paper reviews the design of a typical, conventional high temperature geothermal power plant and examines alternatives for generating power utilizing high temperature geothermal sources using new technology developed and patented by Kalex, LLC. This technology, which relies on the “Kalina Cycle” power cycle, offers the potential for increased power generation, lower cost, lower maintenance, and reduced well-field degradation. |