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The following is a description of the broad principles involved in generating electricity from hot dry rocks. For a more detailed description of the differing types of system, please see the related link.
To generate electricity from"hot dry" rocks a "ground loop" must be installed. This is essentially a borehole containing a tube through which water can flow down to the point within the Earth where the "hot rocks" are located and then back up to the surface.
The water is passed down the borehole where it is heated by the geothermal energy (or heat) contained within the rocks at depth. Assuming that the temperature is high enough this will result in the water boiling to form steam. This returns up to the surface and can be used to drive a turbine which in turn drives an electrical generator. The steam is then allowed to condense back into water which is passed back down the borehole allowing the cycle to continue.
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What is geothermal energy used to?
It is use to generate electricity from below earth's surface!!!!! Its an inexhaustible energy source that uses hot magma or hot dry rocks to generate electricity.
Whats the difference in rocks?
Its call sedimentry and metamorphic. Look 'em up!
Is dry skin a good conductor for electricity?
No
Why does electricity not flow in wood?
Dry wood is not a conductor of electricity as there are no free electrons to flow.
Plastic combs in dry hair create static electricity. What kind of electricity is this?
This electricity is static electricity, as you asked. See the related question and the link below.
What is geothermal energy used to?
It is use to generate electricity from below earth's surface!!!!! Its an inexhaustible energy source that uses hot magma or hot dry rocks to generate electricity.
How can kid make electricity in energy?
by rubbing a balloon on dry hair. this will generate kinetic energy as well as stactic electricity
Is it easier to generate static electricity in a dry room or a humid room?
When the air is dry, static electricity is enhanced and more noticeable because of the easiness in transfer of electrons.
Can apples generate electricity like lemons?
Yes, but not as effectively. You can do it with most, non-dry, fruits and veg.
Is the wind used only to generate electricity?
No, it's also used to drive sailing ships, dry washing, pump water on outback farms, grind corn and many other things.
What type of energy uses magma or hot dry rocks to generate electricity?
Geothermal energy uses the heat of underground rocks to generate electricity. This is a renewable resource, because the rocks continue to be heated by uranium deposits in situ.
What best explains why a clothes dryer often generates static electricity?
Damp or moist clothes do not generate static since the moisture is a good conductor. Dry clothes, particularly wool or synthetic fabrics generate a lot of static.
What are 3 ways solar power can be used?
To heat waterTo generate electricityTo dry clothesTo grow plants
How is a paper book used as a insulator?
A 'dry' paper book can be used as an insulator, either against electricity or thermal connectivity.
If all the lakes dry up what can you use to generate elercity?
There are many ways to generate electricity without lakes. Some examples include solar power, wind power, nuclear power, geo-thermal power, and coal, oil, and gas powered electric plants.
Whats the difference in rocks?
Its call sedimentry and metamorphic. Look 'em up!
Is hydroelectric power reliable?
More reliable than most other forms of electricity. Water flows down hill. As long as the lakes and rivers that are feeding the hydroelectric station don't dry up, they will always generate electricity. You will never run out of gas or uranium or coal to power the plant.
