Energy Reports (Dec 2022)
Research on medium–low temperature geothermal power generation system
Abstract
In order to make full use of the medium and low temperature geothermal resources and industrial waste heat resources, a power cycle system using ammonia–water mixed solution as the working fluid is proposed. The system can use medium and low temperature geothermal resources with a temperature of 350–450 K, and the basic circulating working fluid is ammonia aqueous solutions. Simulation calculations show that the Carnot cycle efficiency of the circulation system is 14.01%, and the theoretical cycle thermal efficiency of the circulation system is 10.28%. The article further analyzes the influence of steam turbine outlet pressure and heat source temperature on the thermal efficiency of the circulation system. This research provides a reference for the effective utilization of medium and low temperature waste heat resources.
