Material Problems of Geothermal Power Plants: a Philippine Experience
- Conference
- New Zealand Geothermal Workshop
- Year
- 1989
- Session
- Keynote
- Language
- English
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Abstract
Material problems, such as scaling, corrosion, sludge deposition, microbiological fouling and algal formation, affect the equipment and power generation o r geothermal power plants in the Philippines. Higher operational expenses are incurred to prevent or check their occurrences, through cooling water treatment chemicals, plant rehabilitation and other preventive maintenance works. This research study deals with probable causes of those material prob 1 ems and researches on to solve or lessen their occurrence. It also deals with on lime treatment program, steam washing program and other issues of geothermal operation, such as sludge disposal, steam supply and quality.
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