Karel Mořický @moricky.com · Nov 22 In less extreme conditions, first-stage separators would be placed directly at well sites. But because the weather makes accessing and maintaining wells nearly impossible in winter, their design is kept as simple as possible. (5/10)
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Geothermal fluid enters the station at the separator building, where its pressure is reduced. This causes part of the hot water to "flash" into steam. Second stage then removes the remaining water (brine). It's because generators need clean, dry saturated steam. (6/10)