
doi: 10.2172/6548310
The radial-outflow reaction turbine, a pure-reaction turbine designed to improve the conversion efficiency of geothermal energy into electrical power is described. It also has potential as a total-flow turbine for low-temperature water. The principle of incomplete expansion can be used to obtain a reduction in turbine size when the turbine exhausts into a low-pressure condenser. And, by adding this turbine to single- and two-stage flashed-steam systems, the conversion efficiency of systems utilizing low- and high-energy wellhead sources, respectively can be improved. The Appendix outlines the analysis of the radial-outflow reaction turbine and leads to an expression for engine efficiency.
Geothermal Energy Conversion, Radial-Outflow Reaction Turbines, Design, Total Flow Systems, Geothermal Legacy, Turbines, Turbomachinery Geothermal Legacy 150802* -- Geothermal Power Plants-- Power Plant Systems & Components, Conversion, Flashed Steam Systems, Efficiency, 15 Geothermal Energy, Energy Conversion
Geothermal Energy Conversion, Radial-Outflow Reaction Turbines, Design, Total Flow Systems, Geothermal Legacy, Turbines, Turbomachinery Geothermal Legacy 150802* -- Geothermal Power Plants-- Power Plant Systems & Components, Conversion, Flashed Steam Systems, Efficiency, 15 Geothermal Energy, Energy Conversion
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