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Table 5 PC cost calculation example

From: Numerical analysis of downhole heat exchanger designed for geothermal energy production

Working fluid mass flow rate, kg/s

Heat rejection, MW

Condenser area, m2

Condenser cost, mnl $

Turbine cost, mln $

Power cycle cost corrected, mln $

10

1.85

21.51

0.032

0.081

0.356