Operational Upset Transients in a Dual Boiling Binary Cycle Geothermal Power Plant
- Key words
- Power Generation; Dual boiling; Binary cycle; Isobutane; Problem simulation; Operation; Bypass valve
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1980
- Session
- Binary cycle power generation; Computer modeling; Power plan
- Language
- English
Abstract
The effects of operational upsets (such as a value or pump failure) on a dual boiling binary power plant with isobutane as the working fluid are discussed. These results are based on a mathematical simulation using vendor specifications of the existing components and materials in the 5MW(e) Raft River Pilot Plant. The major problems which can result are excessive heat up or cool down rates in the heat exchangers and reverse flow into lower pressure areas. Effects of upsets on plant operation are discusses and appropriate counteractive operator action is recommended.
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