DocumentCode
1164851
Title
Electric Power Generation from a Geothermal Souce Utilizing a Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle Turbine
Author
Aspnes, J.D. ; Zarling, J.P.
Author_Institution
School of Engineering University of Alaska
Issue
12
fYear
1982
Firstpage
4587
Lastpage
4592
Abstract
A demonstration project to generate electricity with a geothermal source and low-temperature organic Rankine cycle turbine in a rural Alaskan location is described. Operating data and a set of conclusions are presented detailing problems and recommendations for others contemplating this approach to electric power generation.
Keywords
Diesel engines; Fuel economy; Geothermal power generation; Maintenance; Power generation; Power generation economics; Pumps; Temperature; Turbines; Water resources;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9510
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPAS.1982.317313
Filename
4111295
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