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Geothermal Technology
Mastering the Natural Challenges Together
Overcome the natural difficulties of geothermal technology
Geothermal is a strong candidate in the green energy transition from fossil-based resources to renewables. In order to provide non-stop 24/7 sustainable energy generation in terms of heat and power, Kurita has a full product range to protect your systems from geothermal challenges.
Our innovative solutions prevent the system during the entire geothermal cycle from the production site to reinjection.
What are the challenges of geothermal systems?
Scaling
- Results in clogging of wellbore and production loss
- Causes a decrease of production and heat transfer capacity, energy loss, and increase of operational cost
- Affects the sustainability of the geothermal reservoir
Corrosion
- Results in damage of well equipment and even loss of well
- Causes damage on brine gathering system and plant area, increasing operational costs due to long shutdowns
- Ends up with permanent damage on the surface pipes and equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest water treatment challenges in geothermal systems?
The two primary challenges are scaling and corrosion. Scaling clogs the wellbore and reduces production, heat-transfer capacity, and reservoir sustainability, while corrosion damages well equipment, brine gathering systems, and surface piping — driving up operational costs and downtime.
What does scaling do to a geothermal system?
Scale deposits clog the wellbore and production equipment, decreasing production and heat-transfer capacity. The result is energy loss, higher operational cost, and reduced sustainability of the geothermal reservoir itself.
How does corrosion affect geothermal operations?
Corrosion damages well equipment and can lead to complete loss of a well. It also attacks the brine gathering system and plant area, causing long shutdowns and, over time, permanent damage to surface pipes and equipment.
How does Kurita America protect geothermal systems?
Kurita’s Kuritherm™ Geothermal Technology uses chemical treatment programs designed around the co-precipitation mechanism of minerals in geothermal flow — both damage-avoidance and performance-enhancement approaches — with product thermal stability, performance, and optimal dosage validated by testing.
Kuritherm™
Kurita Geothermal Technology To Protect Systems From Scaling And Corrosion
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Why should you choose Kurita?
- Strong technical background in water treatment applications
- Well-equipped R&D centers in Europe and Japan
- Fast action in the field with the help of convenient tools
- Local production and supply chain by the global company network
- Organic inhibitors and dispersants for multi-functional effect
- Notable know-how from extensive field activities
