Question by Rin: Does geothermal power plan obey thermodynamics second law?
Geothermal underground hot water or steam can be used to generate electric power. Does that violate the second law od thermodynamics? And how could we prove it?
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Answer by mavis b
First, No. The process does not violate the 2nd law of thermo.
The prof would be the total energy of the underground system will equal the sum of the energy you get, the heat that is lost, and the mechanical losses from the pipe, valves etc.
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