Extracting geothermal energy from thin sedimentary aquifers

    公开(公告)号:US11927177B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-12

    申请号:US17459438

    申请日:2021-08-27

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for using a thin-bed hot sedimentary aquifer (HSA) in geothermal energy generation applications. An example embodiment operates by pumping, via an extraction well, heated water from an extraction depth of an HSA. The HSA is identified based on a permeability satisfying a threshold permeability range and could even have a thickness equal to or less than about 100 meters. The example embodiment further operates by extracting, via a power generation unit, heat from the heated water to generate power and transform the heated water into cooled water. Subsequently, the example embodiment operates by injecting, via an injection well, the cooled water at an injection depth of the HSA. A first portion of the extraction well and a second portion of the injection well are disposed within the HSA.

    DEEP SEA WATER EXTRACTION FOR SOURCE OF COOLING IN OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
    23.
    发明申请
    DEEP SEA WATER EXTRACTION FOR SOURCE OF COOLING IN OFFSHORE OPERATIONS 审中-公开
    深海作业中冷水源深海水提取

    公开(公告)号:US20140262138A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14207846

    申请日:2014-03-13

    Inventor: Stephen K. Oney

    Abstract: The present invention relates to the utilization of deep ocean seawater in cooling water for offshore process applications. The present invention contemplates extracting deep seawater from regions of the ocean having minimal biological productivity for use as cooling water in offshore operations. In one embodiment, a sea water extraction system according to the invention may include a submersible pump, a pipe and riser, a floating vessel, a transfer pipe, and a cooling water heat exchanger system.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及深海海水在海水处理应用中的冷却水中的应用。 本发明考虑从具有最小生物生产力的海洋区域提取深海水,以用作海上作业中的冷却水。 在一个实施例中,根据本发明的海水提取系统可以包括潜水泵,管道和立管,浮动容器,输送管和冷却水热交换器系统。

    Method of and apparatus for interfacing geothermal equipment (GTE) in a building with a ground loop heat exchanging (GLHE) subsystem installed in the deep earth environment outside of the building
    24.
    发明申请
    Method of and apparatus for interfacing geothermal equipment (GTE) in a building with a ground loop heat exchanging (GLHE) subsystem installed in the deep earth environment outside of the building 审中-公开
    建筑物中的地热设备(GTE)与地下环境热交换(GLHE)子系统的连接方法和设备,该系统安装在建筑物外的深层地球环境中

    公开(公告)号:US20110220320A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-15

    申请号:US12832463

    申请日:2010-07-08

    Inventor: John E. Kidwell

    Abstract: A geothermal system including geothermal equipment (GTE) for transferring heat energy in a building. A ground loop heat exchanging (GLHE) subsystem is interfaced with the GTE, and a plate heat exchanger (PHE) for interfacing the GTE and the GLHE subsystem. The PHE establishes a first hydraulic loop between the GTE, and the PHE. The PHE established a second hydraulic loop between the GLHE subsystem and the PHE. The volumetric flow rate within the second hydraulic loop is greater or less than the volumetric flow rate within the first hydraulic loop. The PHE exchanges heat energy between the first and second hydraulic loops so that the GLHE subsystem is operated at inlet water temperatures that enable maximum heat transfer rate (HTR) performance when the GTE is fully loaded.

    Abstract translation: 一个地热系统,包括用于在建筑物中传递热能的地热设备(GTE)。 接地回路热交换(GLHE)子系统与GTE接口,板式换热器(PHE)用于连接GTE和GLHE子系统。 PHE在GTE和PHE之间建立了第一个液压回路。 PHE在GLHE子系统和PHE之间建立了第二个液压回路。 第二液压回路内的体积流量大于或小于第一液压回路内的体积流量。 PHE在第一和第二液压回路之间交换热能,使得GLHE子系统在入口水温下运行,当GTE完全加载时,能够实现最大传热速率(HTR)性能。

    Modular Geothermal Measurement System
    25.
    发明申请
    Modular Geothermal Measurement System 有权
    模块化地热测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100223171A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-02

    申请号:US12714988

    申请日:2010-03-01

    Abstract: A modular geothermal measurement system that provides for the pumping of a heat transfer fluid. The modular unit simplifies on-site installation time by reducing the number of distinct components to be installed and allows for the optional incorporating of additional heat sources or sinks, whereby the length of ground loop can be reduced, further reducing installation costs. The modular measurement system further allows for the growth of the system over time by adding modules, increasing the ground loop pumping power while providing energy transfer data specific to each thermal load. A controller having an energy control module provides energy control points. Such a system allows the beneficiary of a geothermal investment to be billed for their benefit, enabling the investor to capture the economic benefit of the investment.

    Abstract translation: 一种模块化地热测量系统,用于泵送传热流体。 模块化单元通过减少要安装的不同组件的数量来简化现场安装时间,并允许可选地并入额外的热源或水槽,从而可以减少接地回路的长度,进一步降低安装成本。 模块化测量系统还允许通过增加模块来增加系统的增长,增加接地回路泵浦功率,同时提供特定于每个热负载的能量传输数据。 具有能量控制模块的控制器提供能量控制点。 这样一个制度允许地热投资的受益人为了他们的利益而得到收益,使投资者能够获得投资的经济利益。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL RESPONSE TESTING
    30.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL RESPONSE TESTING 审中-公开
    用于热响应测试的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140297216A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14226439

    申请日:2014-03-26

    Inventor: Patrice KWEMO

    CPC classification number: F24T10/15 F24T2201/00 Y02E10/125

    Abstract: A system and method for performing at least one thermal response test for a medium. At least one request signal indicative of at least one request to perform the thermal response test is received. On the basis of the at least one request, at least one control signal is generated for causing at least one parameter of a fluid circulating through the medium to be acquired. The at least one measurement is indicative of a thermal property of the medium. The at least one control signal is then output to a hydraulic system.

    Abstract translation: 用于对介质进行至少一个热响应测试的系统和方法。 接收到指示执行热响应测试的至少一个请求的至少一个请求信号。 基于该至少一个请求,生成至少一个控制信号,用于使通过介质循环的流体的至少一个参数被获取。 所述至少一个测量指示介质的热性质。 然后将至少一个控制信号输出到液压系统。

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