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
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;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1982.317313