Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of various power cycles for a geothermal resource

In this study, geothermal resources in Kutahya-Simav region having geothermal water at a temperature suitable for power generation is considered. The study is aimed to yield the method of the most effective use of the geothermal resource and a rational thermodynamic comparison of various cycles for...

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Main Author: Coskun, Ahmet (author)
Other Authors: Bolatturk, Ali (author), Kanoglu, Mehmet (author)
Format: article
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11073/16322
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Summary:In this study, geothermal resources in Kutahya-Simav region having geothermal water at a temperature suitable for power generation is considered. The study is aimed to yield the method of the most effective use of the geothermal resource and a rational thermodynamic comparison of various cycles for a given resource. Maximum first law efficiencies vary between 6.9 to 10.6% while the second law efficiencies vary between 38.5 to 59.3% depending on the cycle considered. The maximum power output, the first law, and the second law efficiencies are obtained for Kalina cycle followed by combined cycle and binary cycle.