Power Production from a Moderate Temperature Geothermal Resources in Syria


Abstract in English

The main objective of this research is to estimate the potential electrical power that can be extracted from closed and out-of-service oil wells situated in the north-eastern part of Syria. The research shows that using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) with Isobutane as working fluid can produce net power output under certain conditions. The geothermal cycle used brine solution to absorb the ground heat.

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