steps to generate electricity in geothermal power plants Flashcards
1
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cooling water cools the steam which it condenses back to water
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2
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the cooled water is pumped back into the earth to begin the process again
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5th
3
Q
when the water reaches the surface , the drop in pressure causes the water to turn into steam
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2nd
4
Q
wells are drilled up deep into the earths pump steam or hot water to the surface
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1st
5
Q
the steam spins a turbine , which is connected to a generator that produces electricity
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