Geo Thermal Power Station
A geo thermal power plant generates electricity by using geothermal fluid from beneath the earth. When the fluid first enters the system, it is normally in a liquid condition, but as the process develops, it will eventually expand to a gas. The fluid is passed through a separator to separate the vapor and liquid before being routed to a steam turbine, which generates energy. To utilize this resource, a geothermal gradient must be sufficient to create high temperatures at reasonable depths. Such gradients can surpass 50 degrees Celsius per kilometer in several places. This is the suggested minimum gradient, but lower gradients can be accomplished with greater skill and as technology advances. According to a recent Department of Energy analysis, geothermal resources in the United States may generate more than five times the amount of power now deployed. The sole difference between this procedure and that employed in natural gas generation is the heat source. Hot water from the eart...