System integration to produce concentrated brine and electricity from geopressured-geothermal reservoirs

This invention describes a method for adding a brine concentration process to an existing system that generates electricity from geopressured-geothermal brine. It takes the spent brine from the electricity generation, concentrates it further using integrated heat, and combines it with other concentrated brine in a spray evaporation pond. The goal is to produce a highly saturated brine, potentially for use in solar ponds. The claims specifically focus on this *interfacing* and *concentration* aspect, rather than the full electricity generation system itself.

Why it matters: Since 2009, advanced process simulation and control systems have matured, potentially simplifying the complex heat integration and brine concentration required. This could make optimizing the dual production of electricity and saturated brine more efficient.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedGeothermal plant, heat exchangers, large evaporation pond.

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