The diagram illustrates the process of exploiting geothermal energy to produce electricity at a geothermal power plant. Overall, it is clear that the cycle involves five main stages, beginning with pumping cold water deep underground and ending with the generation of electricity. Notably, the system utilizes heat from underground layers of hot rock to convert water into steam to operate turbines and generators.
In the initial stage, cold water from the surface is pumped down to a depth of 4.5 km through an injection well to reach the geothermal zone containing hot rocks. This is subsequently followed by water absorbing heat from hot rocks, and it is pumped back to the surface through the production well as hot water.
Regarding the next stage involving surface operations, hot water passes through the condenser to form steam. Then the steam is subsequently directed to the turbine, driving the turbine blades. This motion operates the generator, thereby producing electricity. The process concludes when the generated electricity is transmitted to the power grid to meet consumption needs.
