Problem $(1)$: Application of Thermodynamics Laws $$ Engineering Design

Objective: The objective of this assignment $($Part $1$ of Term Project$)$ is to practice the engineering design and applications of $1$st$,2$nd and $3$rd laws of Thermodynamics. In this project you will integrate geothermal energy with an Organic Rankine Cycle $($ORC$)$ to design a system that effectively converts geothermal heat into electrical energy sufficient for the needs of one household. The design should prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability. Ensure to illustrate all calculations, assumptions made during the design process, and present any design schematics necessary to support your proposal.

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As Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its the heavy use of oil$/$gas in power generation, geothermal energy emerges as a promising and sustainable resource, particularly on the West Coast where geothermal potential is relatively unexplored. This exercise involves the design of a geothermal energy system that leverages an Organic Rankine Cycle $($ORC$)$ with water and additional assigned fluid as the $$working fluids$$ to generate electricity for residential use, thereby contributing to the country's energy transition goals.

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Design Parameters:

Geothermal Resource Potential: Investigate the geothermal potential of the West Coast of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the geological features that may support geothermal energy production, including temperature and flow rate of geothermal fluids that can be accessed.

Organic Rankine Cycle Design:

o$$ Design an ORC system that effectively utilizes the identified geothermal resources, using water as the working fluid.

o$$ Identify and design the key components of the system, including the heat exchanger, turbine, condenser, and pump, ensuring these components are optimized for the specific geothermal conditions of the region.

o$$ Calculate key performance parameters such as thermal efficiency, net$-$work output, and total heat input based on local resource characteristics.

Power Requirement:

o$$ Assuming the average electrical power consumption of a typical household in Saudi Arabia is around $5$ kWh per day. Assess the power output required from the ORC system to meet this demand while taking system efficiencies and potential energy losses into account.

Economic and Strategic Impact:

o$$ Evaluate the initial investment costs for establishing a geothermal ORC system, including drilling, equipment, installation, and ongoing maintenance.

o$$ Discuss the strategic implications of harnessing geothermal energy on the West Coast, including its potential to enhance energy security, create jobs, and contribute significantly to Saudi Arabia's Vision $2030$ goals.

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Tools:$$ to design power plant powered by Geothermal Energy, you need knowledge of mass, energy and entropy balances $($Chapters $1-4)$ as well as the power cycles. You might use ASPEN PLUS in the design.

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Report $(1)$: you need to include the following in your submitted report:

$1.$ Short summary of potential$-$geothermal sites in Saudi Arabia $(2$ pages$)$

$2.$ Design of the ORC

$3.$ Sensitivity & Economical Analysis

$4.$ Recommendation for implementation

My work fluids are $,1-$ water, $2-$ Glyerol

please do it correctly