Take up the brine challenge … how to apply flowmeters for geothermal brine

Lecture

Geothermal fluid is basically a multiphase mixture consisting of steam, NCGs and brine which can contain H2S, chlorides and other substances. Once separated the challenges in the brine continue. Temperatures up to 220 °C, high salinity and corrosivity, diffusion and later in the the process even vacuum can occur. Get to know the different challenges and applicable flowmeter principles with its limitations which are explained along with application examples.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn the fundamentals of the geothermal power generation process
  • Understand the challenges geothermal fluid and brine
  • Learn about the applicable principles for flow measurement
  • See some typical examples of how theses systems are applied in the process

Speaker

Stefan Kranz

Stefan Kranz

KROHNE, Global Industry Division Manager Power Generation

Stefan Kranz is a technical enthusiast and mechanical engineer specialized in process dynamics and control.

After some first years with a small EPC he has been spending more than 25 years in process control instrumentation. During this period, he has gained in-depth knowledge of different instrument technologies with a focus on ultrasonics. He also gathered industry knowledge in power generation, oil & gas, refining and others.

Since 2011 Stefan has been focusing on different applications in the thermal power generation processes. He was involved in optimization projects like load flexibility enhancement.

Stefan now leads the international Industry Division Power Generation at KROHNE.