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Geochemical and Process Engineering Challenges for Geothermal Power Generation
Author(s) -
Frick Stephanie,
Regenspurg Simona,
Kranz Stefan,
Milsch Harald,
Saadat Ali,
Francke Henning,
Brandt Wulf,
Huenges Ernst
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.201100131
Subject(s) - geothermal gradient , dimensioning , petroleum engineering , geothermal power , geothermal energy , geothermal exploration , process (computing) , precipitation , geology , process engineering , environmental science , engineering , computer science , geophysics , physics , aerospace engineering , meteorology , operating system
Handling of the geothermal fluid, which is typically a complex mixture of salt solution and dissolved gases, is one of the main challenges for designing and operating reliable and efficient geothermal power plants. In the geothermal fluid loop, undesired mineral precipitation and fluid‐material interactions must be prevented and the design and dimensioning of all components must be adapted according to the characteristics of the geothermal fluid. This paper outlines geochemical and process engineering aspects as well as research activities in these fields and introduces the Groß Schönebeck site, which is a central site for geothermal research.