Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications And Case Studies - Rilegato

DiPippo, Ronald, Ph.D.

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ISBN 10: 1856174743 ISBN 13: 9781856174749

Casa editrice: Elsevier Science Ltd, 2005

Riassunto

Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications and Case Histories is a single resource on all aspects of the utilisation of geothermal energy.

Written by a respected authority in the field who draws on many years of experience, it is a an ideal reference for those involved in any aspect of this growing industry. Its practical bias is enhanced by the use of actual case histories from operating plants, helping to increase understanding of the various elements involved in gaining access to, and making use of, this important energy resource.

Geothermal energy is the residual thermal energy in the Earth left over from the planet's origins, usually occurring in deep reservoirs of hot fluids within the Earth's crust. It is the challenge of geothermal scientists and engineers to locate these reservoirs of hot fluids, design means to bring the fluids to the surface, process them in a suitable power plant to generate electricity and then dispose of the spent fluids in an acceptable manner. The operation needs to perform satisfactorily for 25 to 30 years to be deemed economically viable.

This seemingly simple statement belies a host of complications and difficulties arising from the many facets of the processes and materials involved: the variable nature of the reservoirs and fluids; the depth, location, orientation, number and type of wells; the type and size of power plant; the method of disposal of the spent geothermal fluid and the need to conform with local environmental regulations.

* Unique and thoroughly up to date
* Comprehensive and international in scope
* Author of international repute

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Informazioni sull'autore

Ronald DiPippo is a geothermal expert and renewable energy consultant.. He is also Chancellor Professor Emeritus and former Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, United States.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1856174743
• ISBN 13: 9781856174749
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 450
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia