Design and Development of a Hydrofrac Steam Generator System

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Abstract:

A controllable steam generator utilizing hydrogen, oxygen and water has been developed. Steam possessing a wide range of thermodynamic conditions can be produced with this generator. Ultimate production is 30 moles of steam per second at pressures of 10 MPa and temperatures of roughly 700 C. Preliminary testing was conducted in a high-pressure test chamber. These tests demonstrate the ability of the generator to produce copious quantities of steam in a controlled fashion. On the basis of this work it appears that it is possible to configure the generator as a drill hole probe. Author

Author(s):
Lagus, Peter L. ; Ellefson, Larry D. ; Turner, Phil
Author Organization(s):
SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE LA JOLLA CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 15 May 78-1 Jan 80
Pagination:
0086

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SSS-R-80-4347, DNA-5209F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-78-C-0262
Task Number(s):
X983
Project Number(s):
J24AAXY
Monitor Series:
5209F, AD-E300 891, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GENERATORS, *STEAM, *BOILERS, PROBES, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MONITORING, THERMODYNAMICS, WATER, HIGH PRESSURE, HYDROGEN, OXYGEN, FLOW RATE, SUPERHEATING, SAFETY, INSTRUMENTATION, CHECKOUT PROCEDURES, CONDENSATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
HYDROFRAC STEAM GENERATORS, CONTROLLABLE STEAM GENERATORS, CONDENSABLE HYDROFRACTURE, WU57, PE62710H
Report Date:
1980 Jan 01