Renewable geothermal energy harvesting systems and methods
US11434880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G4/029
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Renewable geothermal energy harvesting methods may include distributing at least one working fluid from a ground surface into thermal contact with a subterranean geothermal formation; transferring thermal energy from the geothermal formation to the working fluid; distributing the working fluid to the ground surface; and distributing the working fluid directly to at least one thermal application system. Renewable geothermal energy harvesting systems are also disclosed.
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