Energy
Geothermal Power Generation
Snowflake Science has a plan for an energy self-sufficient community and has connected with proven winners in the energy market including E2SE and Aurora. E2SE has been asked to design a 700kW version of the proven and efficient geothermal power plant located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
It is our understanding that a geothermal system such as this will be well suited to our climate and environment. While Fort Langley does not have any natural geothermal geyser fields nearby, we expect the natural ground conditions and geologic formations to allow for a “warm well” to be situated at approximately 900’ depth. Warm air and water will be transferred up into a “hot air well” by using pressure chambers with valve assists.
Heated water from a drilled well that begins at a temperature of 100 degrees F to 120 degrees F can be easily increased to 160 F and will, in turn, run a generator continuously.
By installing a compact Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) ahead of the geothermal power plant, it is possible to achieve the same efficiency as if temperatures were much hotter. This ORC technology has been in use for over thirty years as continuous improvements have been made. Snowflake Science is using a 250kW generator as an example of how our plant will power our community and in all likelihood our generator will be 700kW.
A larger version of this technology, while more expensive, would create “overunity” or a surplus power situation, in which case we would be able to sell power back into the BC Hydro power grid. The cost of installing this geothermal plant will determine the size of the power installation we eventually choose to build.
We have also researched the possibility of using a Flash Tank assembly to separate steam from liquid and run a steam turbine, possibly as a backup generator.
Aurora Energies has developed magnetic wind turbines. These turbines are designed to operate light standards and can power street lights using solar assist. Light posts can also be fitted with security cameras for monitoring the community.
These attractively designed street lights will illuminate roads leading into the community providing both safety and a comfortable neighbourhood aesthetic. Our intention is to set the light standards in a well landscaped median grassy area of the east/west road.