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Comparison of Direct Contact Binary Power Plants for Geothermal Application Using Multiple Cycles

Jacobs, Harold R.; Cook, D. Scott; Boehm, Robert F.

Key words
Power Generation; Binary Systems; Pentane; Isobutane; Thermodynamics; Split Type Direct Contact Cycle
Conference
Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
Year
1978
Session
Binary cycle power generation; Power plant design and operat
Language
English

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Abstract

Direct contact systems with bottoming cycles for moderate temperatures brines are shown to increase significantly the net power that may be produced per unit flow rate of brine. For 143.3°C brine a pentane-hexane system yields the highest brine utilization.

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