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Cultivating geothermal energy sources – Case Study

Since the early twentieth century, geothermal energy has been used to produce electricity. In the 1980’s and 90’s, rapid expansion in the demand for geothermal energy put pressure on suppliers to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Because of high temperatures and varying pressures, measuring steam flow through "Differential Pressure" methods was fraught with inconsistencies. ...

Zoo-technical application of Ground Source Heat Pumps: a pilot case study

Ground Source Heat Pumps are energy-efficient HVAC systems usually adopted in residential and commercial buildings. However the control of the thermal environment is required not only in spaces ...

DOE Releases New Study Highlighting the Untapped Potential of Geothermal Energy in the United States

The U.S. Department of Energy released a groundbreaking analysis detailing how the United States can benefit from the vast potential of geothermal energy. The analysis culminated in a report, GeoVision: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Our Feet, which ...

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Water-Cooled Direct-Contact Condensing Geothermal Power Plant

A condensing plant makes better use of the resource than a non-condensing plant. In this model, steam is expanded through the turbine down to a very low pressure. Hence, much more power can be generated from the same steam flow when compared with non-condensing plants. After leaving the turbine the steam encounters cooling water sprays in a direct contact condenser. The heat gained by the cooling ...