Heber geothermal binary demonstration plant: Design, construction, and early startup: Topical report

摘要: Study of the concept for a large commercial size binary-cycle geothermal demonstration plant began in 1974. It was perceived that such project would fill need to advance art technology point it could be used on scale development moderate temperature resources. The Plant is rated at 45 MWe (net) and located near Heber Imperial Valley California. Construction June 1983 as completed 1985. This report presents results design studies field experiments provided data detailed design. discusses plant's final design, highlights logic behind key decisions, gives costs. describes planned three-year test program. also includes list reports, studies, documents, technical papers related project.