Geochemical and Process Engineering Challenges for Geothermal Power Generation
Corresponding Author
Stephanie Frick
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDr. Simona Regenspurg
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorStefan Kranz
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Harald Milsch
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ali Saadat
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorHenning Francke
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorWulf Brandt
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Ernst Huenges
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
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Stephanie Frick
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDr. Simona Regenspurg
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorStefan Kranz
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Harald Milsch
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ali Saadat
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorHenning Francke
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorWulf Brandt
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Ernst Huenges
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ – Internationales Geothermiezentrum, Reservoirtechnolgien, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
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Handling of the geothermal fluid, which is typically a complex mixture of salt solution and dissolved gases, is one of the main challenges for designing and operating reliable and efficient geothermal power plants. In the geothermal fluid loop, undesired mineral precipitation and fluid-material interactions must be prevented and the design and dimensioning of all components must be adapted according to the characteristics of the geothermal fluid. This paper outlines geochemical and process engineering aspects as well as research activities in these fields and introduces the Groß Schönebeck site, which is a central site for geothermal research.
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