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The total flow concept for geothermal energy conversionA geothermal development project has been initiated at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLL) to emphasize development of methods for recovery and conversion of the energy in geothermal deposits of hot brines. Temperatures of these waters vary from 150 C to more than 300 C with dissolved solids content ranging from less than 0.1% to over 25% by weight. Of particular interest are the deposits of high-temperature/high-salinity brines, as well as less saline brines, known to occur in the Salton Trough of California. Development of this resource will depend on resolution of the technical problems of brine handling, scale and precipitation control, and corrosion/erosion resistant systems for efficient conversion of thermal to electrical energy. Research experience to date has shown these problems to be severe. Hence, the LLL program emphasizes development of an entirely different approach called the Total Flow concept.
Document ID
19750012774
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Austin, A. L.
(Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Livermore, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
December 31, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the Conf. on Res. for the Develop. of Geothermal Energy Resources
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
75N20846
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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