| Abstract |
The paper describes the technology and field experience with various binary and combined plants for both watci and steam dominated resources having low, moderate or high enthalpy. The paper focuses on approach and 15 years of experience with mention of concepts, prototypes and power plants made by others. After introducing a thermodynamic approach for the analyses of the cycles, existing operating plants in the U.S., Iceland, Philippines and the Azores are reviewed. Mention is made of repowering existing steam plants for increased efficiency, iniection support and reduction of environmental impact. |