Steam characteristics automatic measuring device and geothermal power-generating device
US9234507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a steam characteristics automatic measuring device capable of automatically, ideally also continuously measuring the characteristics of steam taken from a production well, without being affected by interfering components, such as hydrogen sulfide gas and carbon dioxide gas contained in large quantities in steam taken from under the ground, which enables the operator to continuously understand the characteristics of steam and support a smooth operation of a geothermal power plant. The device has a silica monitor for measuring a concentration of silica included in a condensate obtained by cooling steam taken from under the ground; an electrical conductivity meter for automatically measuring the electrical conductivity thereof; a pH meter for automatically measuring the pH value thereof; and a data processing transmitter for automatically transmitting data measured by each of the monitor and meters. A geothermal power-generating device equipped with the steam characteristics automatic measuring device is also provided.
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