New Geothermal Power Plants in Azores and Kenya
- Key words
- Power Generation; Pico Vermelho; Olkaria; Africa; Azores; Kenya; Components; Condensers; Cooling Tower; Gas Ejector; Development
- Location
- Pico Vermelho, Azores; Olkaria, Kenya
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1981
- Session
- Power plant design and operation; Turbines
- Language
- English
Abstract
Two geothermal power plants were recently completed. One is 3MW unit in Azores and another is 15MW unit in Kenya. Both plants have very simple construction. For Azores, a packaged portable turbine generator is adopted to save the cost and installation term. 15 MW Olkaria plant which is adopted single flash cycle has produced first electricity by the geothermal energy in Africa. This turbine generator has been installed on a steel foundation. Special site condition has been taken into consideration and both plants are successfully running with certification of the suitable design concept.
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