Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

A composition includes a perfluorinated propenylamine represented by the following general formula (1):

Each occurrence of R.sub.f1 and R.sub.f2 is: (i) independently a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally comprises one or more catenated heteroatoms; or (ii) bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-8 carbon atoms and that optionally comprises one or more catenated heteroatoms.

At least 60 wt. % of the perfluorinated propenylamine is in the form of the E isomer, based on the total weight of the perfluorinated propenylamine in the composition.

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The present invention relates to a passive type organic working fluid ejector refrigeration method. The liquid organic working fluid of the reservoir is added to evaporator using gravity. Then the refrigerant absorbs heat during evaporation in the evaporator. When the refrigerant temperature and pressure increases to a certain value, the self-operated pressure regulator valve automatically opens and the ejector begins to work. After condensing in the condenser, the working fluid divided into two streams. One stream returns to the reservoir and the other one flows into the cooling evaporator of refrigeration cycle to produce chilled water about 12° C. When the liquid refrigerant is completely evaporated in the evaporator, the self-operated pressure regulator valve opens and the working fluid flows into the evaporator from the reservoir. A certain quality of the working fluid is closed in the evaporator, preparing for a new work cycle as above-mentioned. The system of the present invention can use organic fluid as the working fluid to utilize the low-temperature heat sources range from 60 to 200° C., using groundwater, river (sea) water or air as cold source and using gravity to transport liquid working fluid.

The present invention relates to a passive type organic working fluid ejector refrigeration method. The liquid organic working fluid of the reservoir is added to evaporator using gravity. Then the refrigerant absorbs heat during evaporation in the evaporator. When the refrigerant temperature and pressure increases to a certain value, the self-operated pressure regulator valve automatically opens and the ejector begins to work. After condensing in the condenser, the working fluid divided into two streams. One stream returns to the reservoir and the other one flows into the cooling evaporator of refrigeration cycle to produce chilled water about 12° C. When the liquid refrigerant is completely evaporated in the evaporator, the self-operated pressure regulator valve opens and the working fluid flows into the evaporator from the reservoir. A certain quality of the working fluid is closed in the evaporator, preparing for a new work cycle as above-mentioned. The system of the present invention can use organic fluid as the working fluid to utilize the low-temperature heat sources range from 60 to 200° C., using groundwater, river (sea) water or air as cold source and using gravity to transport liquid working fluid.

Systems and methods are provided for the recovery mechanical power from heat energy sources using a common working fluid comprising, in some embodiments, an organic refrigerant flowing through multiple heat exchangers and expanders. The distribution of heat energy from the source may be portioned, distributed, and communicated to each of the heat exchangers so as to permit utilization of up to all available heat energy. In some embodiments, the system utilizes up to and including all of the available heat energy from the source. The expanders may be operatively coupled to one or more generators that convert the mechanical energy of the expansion process into electrical energy, or the mechanical energy may be communicated to other devices to perform work.