Operational History of the Geothermal Loop Experimental Facility at the Salton Sea KGRA
- Key words
- Power Generation; USA; California; Imperial; Salton Sea; Flash Binary; Dual Flash; Steam; Corrosion; Scaling; GLEF; Heat Transfer; Process Flow Diagram
- Location
- Imperial Valley; Salton Sea, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Binary cycle power generation; Flash steam power generation;
- Language
- English
Abstract
The Geothermal Loop Experimental Facility at the Salton Sea KGRA was designed based on information and assumptions available in the early 19701's. Generally successful operation has enabled a detailed study of conversion cycles and risk associated with commercial geothermal power production at this resource to be completed. The study concluded that a two stage flash cycle is optimum for near term development rather than the original four stage flash/binary process. Principal remaining risks are related to the Salton Sea brines. Reliable production, handling and injection of these brines are expected to be demonstrated in future activity.
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