power plant construction and qa/qc section 1.7– geothermal energy engineering technology division
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Power Plant Construction and QA/QC
Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Engineering Technology Engineering Technology DivisionDivision
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Overview
• Introduction
• US Geothermal Plants
• Geothermal Resources
• Geothermal Production and Methods
• Geothermal Potential for Power Generation
• Environmental Aspects
Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
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Introduction
Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
DEFINITION - Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth.
Geothermal energy production is the ability to utilize the Earth’s heat to produce work (or rotational energy) to turn a generator
7,000 °K=12,140 °F
°F x 256 = °K
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Introduction
Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
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US Geothermal Plants
Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
US Geothermal Plants
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Geothermal Resources - US
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Production - Types
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Production - Types
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Production - TypesDouble Flash Power Plant
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Production - Types
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Potential for Power Generation
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Environmental Issues
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Section 1.7– Geothermal Energy
Location - Proper Research, Dry Hole
Lifespan of the Project – Drilling, Plant Life, Stoppage
Hazardous Gases – Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide
Dissolved Chemicals – Deposition, Cleaning, Waste, Treatment
Geological Changes – Earthquake, Subsidence, Land Lifting
Environmental Issues - Disadvantages
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Questions?
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