Process and apparatus for control of two-phase flow to geotherma

Details Process and apparatus for control of two-phase flow to geotherma Process and apparatus for control of two-phase flow to geotherma

1981-03-26

1983-03-01

Richter, Sheldon J.

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

Geothermal

165 45, F03G 704

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043751539

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for transmitting a two-phase fluid of water and steam from a geothermal well head to a thermal energy use plant. A pipeline with substantially no flow restrictions and a decoupling tank, with the pipeline directly feeding the tank, and the tank feeding the energy use plant. Several embodiments of a decoupling tank including one with separate steam and water outlets, one with an outlet tube within the tank and an outlet slot in the tube at the water level of the tank, and one with a dumbbell-shaped outlet slot with a narrow central portion at the water level.

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