| Title | The Velika Ciglena Geothermal Project - 15 MW Single Turbine Binary Plant |
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| Authors | Guercio, M; Bonafin, J |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conference | European Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | ORC, binary, medium enthalpy, geothermal, largest ORC turbine, axial turbine, turbine efficiency, Croatia, Velika Ciglena, EPC, turn-key solution, fluid selection, cycle optimization, customization |
| Abstract | The paper describes the Binary power plant that will be installed at the Velika Ciglena geothermal field, in Croatia. Turboden awarded the full Engineering Procurement and Construction scope well-to-well, including the engineering of the geothermal gathering and reinjection system. The design conditions allow for a 15 MWe design capacity. Turboden will install a single turbine that therefore will be the largest ORC turbine ever. An additional 1,5 MWe will be produced considering the expansion of the Non Condensable Gases. The Velika Ciglena field is a liquid dominated geothermal field known since the eighties. It is foreseen that after the first powerplant, further potential expansion of the geothermal capacity installed will be possible in the area. |