Economical and ecological aspects of renewable energy generation in coal fired power plant supported with geothermal heat

Abstract

Hybrid steam power plant with geothermal feedwater preheating enables conversion of low temperature geothermal resources into electricity. The paper presents results of calculation of some performance parameters for 200 MWe rated fossil power unit associated with geothermal well. The paper gives separation rule of renewable energy from conventional one at hybrid power plant output. An influence of geothermal fluid temperature on hybrid power plant performance is discussed in a study and illustrated in charts. Results of economical effectiveness calculation are presented as well.