Multiple-completion geothermal energy production systems

Details Multiple-completion geothermal energy production systems Multiple-completion geothermal energy production systems

1974-10-03

1977-10-04

Ostrager, Allen M.

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

Geothermal

165 45, F03G 700

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040516776

ABSTRACT:
A system for the mining of geothermal energy in which a plurality of geothermal wells radiate from a single surface site into a subsurface geothermal reservoir. The wells can be drilled by conventional slant drilling techniques and each may contain a closed end heat exchanger which receives water and generates steam. Some of the heat exchangers are disposed vertically and others are implanted horizontally. By alternating production of the wells in a programmed cyclical manner, convective movement of the hydrothermal fluid will occur within the geothermal zone. The generated steam is collected in a reservoir at the surface site and utilized to generate electricity. The condensate from the turbine can be recycled to the wells.

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