REE 471 - Geothermal Power Plant Design

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to geothermal reservoir pressure, temperature and flow models and analysis. Basic geothermal power plant equipment and design for dry steam, single/double flash and binary cycle power plants. Plant thermodynamic analysis/efficiency using Rankine/ Kalina cycles. Plant environmental, economic and social impacts.

Prerequisite: ENGR 355