EGS Plant Performance: Monitoring & Control
Keeping Watch: Technology Monitoring and Control Systems for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) hold immense potential as a renewable energy source, promising to deliver clean power on demand. However, harnessing the Earth's heat efficiently and safely requires sophisticated technology monitoring and control systems (TMCS). Think of TMCS as the nervous system of an EGS plant. They gather real-time data from various parts of the system – from the injection wells and geothermal reservoirs to the power generation units – and use that information to optimize performance, ensure safety, and predict potential issues before they become major problems. What Does a Robust TMCS Include? A comprehensive TMCS typically incorporates several key components: Sensors: These are the eyes and ears...