Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Geothermal Power Plants

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Chapter-1---Various-cycle-configurat_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimiz
Various cycle configurations for geothermal power plants
Introduction
Geothermal power plant system
Single-flash steam power plants
Double-flash steam power plants
Dry-steam power plants
Binary-organic Rankine cycle and Kalina cycle power plants
Advanced geothermal energy conversion systems-Hybrid configurations
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-2---Global-value-chain-and-manufa_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Op
Global value chain and manufacturing analysis on geothermal power plant turbines
Global geothermal energy market
Global value chain and trade flow
Manufacturing analysis
Methodology for manufacturing analysis
Manufacturing process flow
Materials
Machine inventory and factory model
Machining cost analysis
Definition of minimum sustainable price
Manufacturing analysis case studies
Sensitivity analysis
Power plant design and performance analysis
Economic analysis
Decision criteria used in SAM financial model
SAM results and discussion
Sensitivity analysis
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-3---CO2-emissions-from-geothermal-pow_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-an
CO2 emissions from geothermal power plants and state-of-the-art technical solutions for CO2 reinjection
Introduction
NCG reinjection successful cases
Numerical simulations of NGC reinjection in the literature
Evaluation of the reinjection process
NCG reinjection process in case of high NCG content in geothermal steam
NCG reinjection process in case of moderate NCG content in a single-phase geothermal fluid
Feasibility of the reinjection process
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-4---Life-cycle-assessment-_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimizat
Life cycle assessment of geothermal power plants
Introduction
LCA methodology
Impacts of geothermal energy exploitation
Results and discussion
Goal and scope definition
System boundaries
Life Cycle Inventory
LCA of geothermal energy production
Global warming potential
Acidification and eutrophication
(Eco)Toxicity
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-5---Social-acceptance-of-_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimizati
Social acceptance of geothermal power plants
Introduction
Social acceptance of renewable energy technologies
Studies on the social acceptance of geothermal energy
Factors affecting community acceptance of renewable energy projects
Socioeconomic impacts of renewable energy projects
Measuring socioeconomic impacts of renewable energy projects
Defining social impacts
Significance of measuring social impacts
Stages and methods of social impact measurement
Cases of controversy
Berlín power plant (El Salvador)
Lower Kilauea East Rift Zone (Hawaii, United States)
Milos Island (Greece)
Mt. Apo project (Philippines)
Nisyros Island (Greece)
Tiwi power plant project (Philippines)
Upper Rhine Graben (Europe)
Social acceptance practices performed by geothermal operators and developers
Avoiding and reducing unfavorable impacts
Generating added benefits for surrounding communities
Public engagement
Defining public engagement
Review of community engagement practices
Guidelines of engagement practices
The role of public authorities
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-6---Single--and-double-flash-_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimi
Single- and double-flash cycles for geothermal power plants
Introduction
System description
Analysis
Energy analysis
Exergy analysis
Exergoeconomic calculation
Validation
Optimization
Single flash optimization
Double-flash optimization
Experimental data
Results and discussions
Environmental benefits
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-7---Dry-steam-power-plant--Ther_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Opti
Dry steam power plant: Thermodynamic analysis and system improvement
Introduction
Dry steam potential
Conversion technology
System structure
Example of system and heat balance: Case study of the Kamojang power plant
System performance
Configuration and main components of dry steam systems
Demister
Steam turbine
Condenser
Cooling tower
System improvements
Utilization of excess steam
Improvement on each component
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-8---Binary-geotherm_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimization-of-
Binary geothermal power plant
Introduction
Binary GPP
Thermodynamic analysis
General components of the binary GPP
Evaporator
Vaporizer 1 (Vap_1)
Vaporizer 2 (Vap_2)
Preheater 1 (Preheat_1)
Preheater 2 (Preheat_2)
Recuperator (Recup)
Turbine
Turbine 1 (Turb_1)
Turbine 2 (Turb_2)
Condenser
Condenser 1 (Cond_1)
Condenser 2 (Cond_2)
Feed pump
Feed pump 1 (F_Pump_1)
Feed pump 2 (F_Pump_2)
Overall system
Selection of organic working fluid
Calculation procedure
Results and discussion
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-9---Solar-geotherma_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimization-of-
Solar-geothermal power plants
Introduction
The concentrating solar thermal power plant
Hybrid solar-geothermal plants
Operational analysis
Single-flash geothermal unit
Double-flash geothermal unit
Binary organic cycle
Solar field
Comparative analysis of the hybrid designs
Hybrid solar-geothermal power projects
Geothermal field ``Ahuachapan´´ at El Salvador
Geothermal field ``Stillwater´´ at Nevada, United States
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-10---Thermodynamic-analysis-of-_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Opti
Thermodynamic analysis of a transcritical CO2 geothermal power plant
Introduction
System description
Mathematical modeling
Results and discussion
The effect of the geothermal source temperature on the performance of the systems
The effect of the turbine inlet pressure on the performance of the systems
The effect of the pump inlet pressure on the performance of the systems
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter-11---Double-flash-enhanced-Kal_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optim
Double-flash enhanced Kalina-based binary geothermal power plants
Introduction
Description of the plants
Materials and methods
Thermodynamic presumptions and evaluation
Main performance assessment parameters
Results and discussion
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-12---Combined-cooling-and-powe_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optim
Combined cooling and power production from geothermal resources
Introduction
System description
High-pressure steam power generation cycle
Medium-pressure steam power generation cycle
Organic Rankine cycle
Water desalination process
Lithium-bromide absorption cycle
Thermodynamic analysis
High-pressure steam power generation cycle
Medium-pressure steam power generation cycle
Organic Rankine cycle
Thermal flash desalination
LiBr-water vapor absorption cycle
Results and discussion
The efficiency of the system
Varying incoming mass flow rate
Varying ambient temperature
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-13---Hydrogen-production-f_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimizat
Hydrogen production from geothermal power plants
Introduction
Geothermal hydrogen production
Case study
System description
Thermodynamic model
Results and discussion
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter-14---Multiple-flashing-in_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimizati
Multiple flashing in geothermal power plants
Introduction
Geothermal flash power cycles
Thermodynamic analysis and performance assessment
Brief discussion of the obtained results
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter-15---Multiobjective-particle-sw_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Opti
Multiobjective particle swarm optimization of geothermal power plants
Introduction
System description
Expansion valve
Flash separator
Turbine
Condenser
Process heater
Thermodynamic system model
Multiobjective optimization
Particle swarm optimization
Results and discussion
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-16---Artificial-neural-network-b_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Opt
Artificial neural network-based optimization of geothermal power plants
Introduction
Artificial neural network
ANN-based modeling of the system
Description of the system
Dataset and uncertainty analysis
Thermodynamic analysis
Modeling
Results and discussion
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-17---Multiobjective-optimiza_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimiz
Multiobjective optimization of a geothermal power plant
Introduction
Geothermal power cycle
Thermodynamic assessment
Multiobjective optimization
Pareto optimal solution
Decision variables
Objective functions
Genetic algorithm
Results and discussion
Result of energy and exergy analyses
Parametric study
Multiobjective optimization
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter-18---Optimization-of-geothe_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optimiza
Optimization of geothermal power plants with MATLAB
Introduction
System description
Geothermal plant
Modeling of the governor for a geothermal power plant
Modeling of the turbine for a geothermal power plant
Solar thermal energy
Wind energy
Optimization technique
Sine-cosine algorithm
Parameter tuning
Results and analysis of the case studies
Convergence characteristics
Two-area conventional system
Comparison of performance of several classical controllers
Impact of renewable resource inclusion on the two-area thermal system
Outcome of GTP inclusion
Three-area conventional system
Comparison of performance of several classical controllers
Three-area deregulated system following the bilateral transaction
Comparison of performance of controllers for the system
Outcome of renewable sources on system dynamics
Cost analysis of geothermal power
Closing remarks
References
Chapter-19---Exergoeconomic-optimizati_2021_Thermodynamic-Analysis-and-Optim
Exergoeconomic optimization of a binary geothermal power plant
Introduction
Geothermal power plant
Materials and methods
Step 1: Mass and energy balance
Step 2: Exergy balance
Step 3: Exergoeconomic
Case study
Mass and energy balance
Economic modeling
Exergy balance
Exergoeconomics
Geothermal source
Vapor generator
Turbine
Condenser
Pump
Results and discussions
Effect of turbine inlet temperature
Variation of cSystem with turbine inlet pressure (PHigh)
Variation of cSystem with pinch point in vapor generator (PPVG)
Optimization results
Closing remarks
References
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