Quick Answer
Calculate Geothermal Binary Cycle Brine Mass Flow Rate from Thermal Power and Enthalpy Drop
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Result Interpretation
Geothermal Binary Cycle Brine Mass Flow Rate from Thermal Power and Enthalpy Drop calculator computes Brine mass flow rate in kg/s using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- System coefficient of performance (binary cycle thermal efficiency factor) = 0.82
- Brine specific enthalpy at inlet = 830000
- Brine specific enthalpy at outlet = 420000
- Net thermal power extracted from brine = 4200000
Expected Result:
- Brine mass flow rate = 12.49256395003
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Brine mass flow rate = 12.49256395003 kg/s.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
brine mass flow rate = net thermal power extracted from brine / (brine specific enthalpy at inlet - brine specific enthalpy at outlet) / binary cycle thermal efficiency factorFormula family: formula_geothermal_binary_cycle_unit_brine_flow_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermal_power_net | Net thermal power extracted from brine | INPUT | Net thermal power extracted from brine |
| h_brine_in | Brine specific enthalpy at inlet | INPUT | Brine specific enthalpy at inlet |
| h_brine_out | Brine specific enthalpy at outlet | INPUT | Brine specific enthalpy at outlet |
| cop_system | System coefficient of performance (binary cycle thermal efficiency factor) | INPUT | System coefficient of performance (binary cycle thermal efficiency factor) |
| brine_mass_flow_rate | Brine mass flow rate | OUTPUT | Brine mass flow rate |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the net thermal power extracted from brine in W.
- Enter the brine specific enthalpy at inlet in J/kg.
- Enter the brine specific enthalpy at outlet in J/kg.
- Enter the system coefficient of performance (binary cycle thermal efficiency factor) in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute brine mass flow rate.
- Read the brine mass flow rate (kg/s) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Geothermal Binary Cycle Brine Mass Flow Rate from Thermal Power and Enthalpy Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Geothermal Binary Cycle Brine Mass Flow Rate from Thermal Power and Enthalpy Drop calculator estimates Brine mass flow rate based on the input parameters you provide
Why is net thermal power extracted from brine important in this calculation?
net thermal power extracted from brine is directly proportional to brine mass flow rate. When you enter net thermal power extracted from brine in W, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result brine mass flow rate?
The calculator outputs brine mass flow rate in kg/s. To convert to kg/h, multiply the result by 3600. To convert to g/s, multiply by 1000. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Net thermal power extracted from brine (W), Brine specific enthalpy at inlet (J/kg), Brine specific enthalpy at outlet (J/kg), System coefficient of performance (binary cycle thermal efficiency factor) (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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