Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition - Energy and the Environment - Glassley, William E. (Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and The Energy Institute, University of California, Davis, USA, and Geologisk Institut, Aarhus University, Denmark) - Libros - Taylor & Francis Inc - 9781482221749 - 13 de octubre de 2014
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An In-Depth Introduction to Geothermal Energy

Addressing significant changes in the energy markets since the first edition, Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition expounds on the geothermal industry, exploring the expansion, growth, and development of geothermal systems. This text covers every area of geothermal energy, including environmental and economic issues, and technological advancements.

Considers the Vast Technological Achievements within the Geothermal Industry

Factoring in new concepts for distributed generation, hybrid technologies, and the development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), the book incorporates real-world examples designed to illustrate the key aspects of chapter topics. It provides case studies in nearly every chapter, and includes examples from the U. S., Iceland, France, and Japan.

Contains comprehensive, quantitative, and rigorous treatment of the geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources, and how they impact exploration, resource assessment, and operations Provides a state-of-the-art description of current Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Presents an objective description of the most recent economic comparisons including all energy resources Covers environmental issues of energy use and quantitative descriptions of the relative impacts of all renewable and non-renewable energy resources Describes geothermal resources from a global perspective, including direct use and geothermal heat pump applications, as well as power production

Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition

can be used for undergraduate coursework; as a reference for designers, planners, engineers, and architects; and as a source of background material for policymakers, investors, and regulators.


423 pages, 195 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, 39 black & white tables

Medios de comunicación Libros     Hardcover Book   (Libro con lomo y cubierta duros)
Publicado 13 de octubre de 2014
ISBN13 9781482221749
Editores Taylor & Francis Inc
Páginas 424
Dimensiones 188 × 262 × 31 mm   ·   958 g
Lengua Inglés  

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