Method and apparatus for mobilizing geothermal fluid
US4558568A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G4/074
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Geothermal fluid is pumped up through a production well applying the following process. The produced geothermal fluid is separated into steam and brine in a separator tank or a flash tank. A part of the separated steam is compressed by a steam compressor and brought into the production well. The steam acts as a pump by its bubble effect and pumps up the brine. The other part of steam and brine are utilized for driving the power generating apparatus such as a turbine, total flow turbine or the like.
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