Short Summary
Two-Phase Flow
Turbine for Co-generation, Geothermal, Solar and Other Applications
Dr. Gracio Fabis
99-33
EISG Project Title: Two-Phase Flow Turbine for
Co-generation, Geothermal, Solar and Other Applications
EISG Grant Number: 99-33
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Gracio Fabis
Contact Information: (818) 952-0217 gfabris@earthlink.net
Organization: FAS Engineering, Inc.
Grant Amount: $75,000
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of a new design for a two-phase flow turbine capable of operating at higher thermal efficiencies in geothermal power generation applications. Subscale prototype will be fabricated and tested.
Proposed Outcomes:
· 30 kW subscale prototype turbine.
· Measured efficiency values.
· Feasibility assessment based on prototype performance testing.
Anticipated Benefits:
· Increases turbine thermal efficiency by 20% - 40% in binary and flash type geothermal applications.
· Potential to increase efficiency in solar and thermal waste heat applications.
· Design is scalable to both small and large turbine applications.