Geothermal power plant tower basin (EGP)
Cooling tower fluid collection basins are critical due to the fluid aggressiveness and environmental risks. At the Enel Green Power geothermal site in Chiusdino, the basin of the cooling tower is permanently exposed to hot acidic condensates and mechanical loads during cleaning operations.
The pilot replaces a part of the basin with UHDC panels cast with crystalline admixtures, which promote self-healing of cracks that may occur in service. The panels are monitored with corrosion sensors and compared to a reference solution in ordinary concrete.
Partners involved
ENEL GREEN POWER (large end user), STRESS SCARL, PENETRON ITALY, Politecnico di Milano.
Location
Chiusdino geothermal power plant, Tuscany, Italy.
