Geothermal power systems and methods for subsea systems
US12281643B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a subsea geothermal power system. The subsea geothermal power system includes a plurality of well connections configured to couple to a plurality of geothermal wells. The subsea geothermal power system also includes a geothermal power plant fluidly coupled to the plurality of well connections. The geothermal power plant is configured to receive thermal energy from the plurality of geothermal wells and convert the thermal energy into at least one of electrical energy and mechanical energy. The system also includes a subsea station having one or more pumps, one or more compressors, one or more separators, one or more energy storage devices, or a combination thereof. The subsea station is at least partially powered by the at least one of electrical energy and mechanical energy produced by the subsea geothermal power system.
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