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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Following the numbers in the figure, how does a geothermal power plant work?

Getting down beneath the ground, you will experience increase in both temperature and pressure. Thus, in putting up a geothermal power plant, it is required to drill 1 to 2 miles deep to pump steam or hot water into the surface. At this depth, the power plant that uses hydrothermal resources (having both water and heat) can attain the required temperature that is about 300 oF to 700 oF. Figure 1.6 shows how a type of geothermal power plant works. Geothermal Power Plant Turbine Generator 3 2 Steam 4 Cooling tower Injection well Hot water 1
Transcribed Image Text:Getting down beneath the ground, you will experience increase in both temperature and pressure. Thus, in putting up a geothermal power plant, it is required to drill 1 to 2 miles deep to pump steam or hot water into the surface. At this depth, the power plant that uses hydrothermal resources (having both water and heat) can attain the required temperature that is about 300 oF to 700 oF. Figure 1.6 shows how a type of geothermal power plant works. Geothermal Power Plant Turbine Generator 3 2 Steam 4 Cooling tower Injection well Hot water 1
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