The provided illustration outlines the process of utilizing geothermal energy for the production of electricity.
The diagram illustrates the complex process of geothermal energy conversion into electricity. It involves five main stages, starting from the injection of cold water underground to eventually generating electricity through steam.
Initially, cold water is pumped down through an injection well, reaching a depth of approximately 4.5 km. Beneath the surface, hot rocks absorb this cold water, heating it up. Concurrently, a production well collects the now heated water which is then converted into steam through a condenser, rising in the production well. The steam is subsequently directed upwards through a pipeline to power a turbine, which in turn generates electricity.
Finally, the produced electricity is fed from the generator in the geothermal power plant to supply the grid for distribution. This process underscores the efficiency of harnessing geothermal resources to produce sustainable energy in a continuous cycle.