System description
For the system shown in Fig. 1, the system is mainly
powered by geothermal energy, all the data used were
taken from an existed geothermal power plant (the Cerro
Prieto geothermal field) (Third Symposium on the Cerro
Prieto Geothermal Field, 1981). The proposed system is
assisted with solar energy to increase the power output.
To ensure continuity in supplying the heat from the solar
source, a thermal energy storage tank is connected to both
the solar panels and steam turbine 2. The aim of the suggested
system is to provide a cooling effect through the
absorption chiller, heated air from the heat pump system,
hot water, dried product and power generation in form
of electricity. The detailed description of each cycle is given
below.