SEARCH Articles Figures Tables In a double-flash plant for producing electricity from hydrothermal water, superheated water is delivered from the well, A, to an initial flashing unit, B, where the pressure is reduced to release steam which drives a turbine, D. The liquid fraction is then delivered to a second flashing unit, C, where further pressure reduction produces more steam which is introduced to the turbine at an intermediate stage. The waste fluid from the second flashing stage, E, may contain very high concentrations of dissolved or suspended solids, presenting significant disposal problems. The spent steam can be recondensed and [Publishers Imprint]