Abstract
The chemical processes and design of a georeactor in the geothermal environment is proposed for direct utilization of geothermal energy resources. Material processing apparatus, comprising high aspect ratio, double and/or multiple tube reactors, were used for chemical reactions installed in a drill hole, with a steam generator supplying hot water and steam for a surface chemical reactor. Chemical processes in the georeactor require mild reaction conditions, accommodating a range of operating conditions, since the georeactor utilizes natural resources that are sometimes difficult to control. A hydrogen generating system, produced from hydrogen sulfide and a high performance photocatalysis, was examined as a case study for use of the georeactor. Hydrogen generation by solar energy from hydrogen sulfide, and recycling of waste sulfur and its compounds using geothermal energy is a potential, environmentally friendly energy supply system.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 111-114 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council |
| Volume | 27 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 Dec 1 |
| Event | International Collaboration for Geothermal Energy in the Americas - Geothermal Resources Counsil: 2003 Annual Meeting - Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico Duration: 2003 Oct 12 → 2003 Oct 15 |
Keywords
- Direct use
- Georeactor
- Hydrogen generator
- Material processing
- Steam generator
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Geophysics
