Optimization of Hybrid-Water/Air-Cooled Condenser In an Enhanced Turbine Geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle SystemCX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9Date: 05/05/2010Location(s): East Hartford, CTOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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May 5, 2010
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Optimization of Hybrid-Water/Air-Cooled Condenser In an Enhanced Turbine Geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle System
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9
Date: 05/05/2010
Location(s): East Hartford, CT
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) would develop a hybrid water/air cooled condenser and an enhanced turbine for geothermal-based Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power production systems. Project work would take place in three locations: UTRC's ORC lab in East Hartford, CT; the Power plant laboratory at Chena Hot Springs Resort in Alaska; and the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.