Geologic Fundamentals of Geothermal Energy

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4987-0877-7
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 425 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 930 g

Reihe: Energy and the Environment

Geothermal energy stands out because it can be used as a baseload resource. This book, unlike others, examines the geology related to geothermal applications. Geology dictates (a) how geothermal resources can be found, (b) the nature of the geothermal resource (such as liquid- or vapor-dominated) and (c) how the resource might be developed ultimately (such as flash or binary geothermal plants). The compilation and distillation of geological elements of geothermal systems into a single reference fills a notable gap.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Boden, David R

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Classification and uses of geothermal systems. Geology and heat architecture of earth's interior. Fundamental geologic elements of geothermal systems. Subsurface flow of geothermal fluids. Physical and chemical characteristics of geothermal systems. Geologic settings and case studies of geothermal systems. Exploration and discovery of geothermal systems. Environmental considerations of geothermal operations. Geothermal systems and mineral deposits. New generation geothermal systems. The future of geothermal energy.

Über Autor(innen)

Boden, David R.