Geothermal Power

Geothermal power uses the energy contained inside the earth to do useful work. Geothermal energy can be harnessed in two ways, namely directly or through conversion to electricity. Flownex is well suited for the design and optimization of geothermal power systems, these solutions include:

• Direct usage of geothermal power 
• Electricity generation 

Flownex Application in simulation direct usage of geothermal power design and optimization:

• Model the flow distribution throughout the distribution network under varying loads.
• Test the efficiency gained through the installation of alternative insulation. 
• Use a demand profile to dynamically simulate daily demand cycles, providing information necessary to ensure sufficient supply at all times;
• Simulate abnormal scenarios, such as a pipe breakage, and their effects on the rest of the system.
• Provide a flexible simulation model that can be used to conduct feasibility studies on planned system expansions.

Flownex Application in geothermal electricity generation design and optimization:

• Model and simulate the entire plant in a single, integrated model that can be used to test the plant’s dynamic responses to various scenarios,
• Simulate loss of load or high pressure tube breach scenarios.
• Evaluate and optimize the control strategies.
• Be used to conduct detailed studies on individual components, such as the characteristics and operation of a safety pressure relief valve.
• Be used to conduct efficient feasibility studies on proposed plant improvements or changes.