Renewable geothermal energy harvesting systems and methods
US12158138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Renewable geothermal energy harvesting methods may include distributing the working fluid from a ground surface into thermal contact with at least one subterranean geothermal formation; transferring thermal energy from the subterranean geothermal formation to the working fluid; distributing the working fluid from the subterranean geothermal formation back to the ground surface; and distributing the working fluid directly to at least one thermal application system. The thermal application system may be configured to utilize the thermal energy to perform work. The thermal energy may be utilized at the thermal application system to perform the work. Renewable geothermal energy harvesting systems are also disclosed.
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