Process of Energy Transfers and Transformations
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The main energy transformations in Geothermal power stations are:
Thermal->Mechanical Kinetic->Electric Potential
A geothermal power plant gets energy from the heat deep below the surface of the earth. Shafts/wells are drilled down, often as deep as several kilometers, one to pump water down to the hot rocks, and another nearby which will allow the heated water (steam) to rise up. This steam is then used to spin electricity turbines which is connected to a generator that generates electricity.
The energy transfers are listed on the photo on the right.
Thermal->Mechanical Kinetic->Electric Potential
A geothermal power plant gets energy from the heat deep below the surface of the earth. Shafts/wells are drilled down, often as deep as several kilometers, one to pump water down to the hot rocks, and another nearby which will allow the heated water (steam) to rise up. This steam is then used to spin electricity turbines which is connected to a generator that generates electricity.
The energy transfers are listed on the photo on the right.