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An integrated “Reservoir-Plant” strategy for a sustainable and efficient use of geothermal resources

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  • Franco, Alessandro
  • Vaccaro, Maurizio

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A multidisciplinary approach for the design of geothermal power plants for water dominant resources is here proposed. The importance of a strategic approach is underlined, considering all the connections between the analysis of the geothermal potential of the reservoir (geophysical exploration and geochemical analysis) with the design of the plant based on thermodynamic and energy considerations, mainly regarding ORC (Organic Rankine Cycles) power plants.

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  • Franco, Alessandro & Vaccaro, Maurizio, 2012. "An integrated “Reservoir-Plant” strategy for a sustainable and efficient use of geothermal resources," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 37(1), pages 299-310.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:37:y:2012:i:1:p:299-310
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.11.029
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