Geothermal energy [electronic resource] : renewable energy and the environment / William E. Glassley.
Glassley, William E.
2010
TJ280.7 .G55 2010eb
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Title
Geothermal energy [electronic resource] : renewable energy and the environment / William E. Glassley.
Author
Glassley, William E.
ISBN
9781420075717 (electronic book)
9781420075700
Publication Details
Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2010.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxi, 276 p.) : ill.
Call Number
TJ280.7 .G55 2010eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
621.44
Summary
Focusing on geothermal energy systems, this book examines the background, theory, power generation, applications, strengths, weaknesses, and practical techniques for implementing geothermal energy projects. It explains geosciences principles, drilling operations, techniques, types of well pumps, and other equipment.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series
Compact research. Energy and the environment.
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Geothermal energy.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Sources of Geothermal Heat: Earth as a Heat Engine
Chapter 3. Thermodynamics and Geothermal Systems
Chapter 4 Subsurface Fluid Flow: The Hydrology of Geothermal Systems
Chapter 5. Chemistry of Geothermal Fluids
Chapter 6. Exploring for Geothermal Systems
Chapter 7. Resource Assessments
Chapter 8. Drilling
Chapter 9. Generating Power Using Geothermal Resources
Chapter 10. Low Temperature Geothermal Resources: Ground Source Heat Pumps
Chapter 11. Direct Use of Geothermal Resources
Chapter 12. Use of Geothermal Resources: Environmental Considerations
Chapter 13. Use of Geothermal Resources: Economic Considerations
Chapter 14. The Geothermal Energy Future: Possibilities and Issues.

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