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Geothermal Power Generation
Developments and Innovation
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Geothermal Power Generation
Developments and Innovation
About this book
Geothermal Power Generation, New Developments and Innovations, Second Edition provides an update to the advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security. Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major aspects of geothermal power production. Chapters cover resource discovery, resource characterization, energy conversion systems, design, economic considerations, and a range of fascinating and updated case studies from across the world.Geothermal resources are considered renewable and are currently the only renewable source able to generate baseload electricity while producing very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions, thus playing a key role in future energy needs.
- Provides readers with a comprehensive and systematic overview of geothermal power generation
- Presents an update to advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security
- Edited by authorities in the field and contributed to by global experts in their areas
- Supports sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 7, 9, 11 and 13
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Table of contents
- Geothermal Power Generation: Developments and Innovation
- 1 Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation
- 2 Geology of Geothermal Resources
- 3 Geophysics and Resource Conceptual Models in Geothermal Exploration and Development
- 4 Applying Geochemistry to Resource Assessment and Geothermal Development Projects
- 5 Geothermal Well Drilling
- 6 Characterization, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Well Data
- 7 Reservoir Modeling and Simulation for Geothermal Resource Characterization and Evaluation
- 8 Overview of Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Reservoir, Wells, Piping, Plant, and Reinjection
- 9 Elements of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer Applied to Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems∗
- 10 Flash Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Single-, Double-, and Triple-Flash and Combined-Cycle Plants
- 11 Direct Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Dry Steam and Superheated Steam Plants
- 12 Total Flow and Other Systems Involving Two-Phase Expansion
- 13 Binary Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Basic Rankine, Dual Boiling, Supercritical, and Mixed Working Fluid Power Cycles
- 14 Combined and Hybrid Geothermal Power Systems
- 15 Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Review and Status of Research and Development
- 16 Waste Heat Rejection Methods in Geothermal Power Generation
- 17 Silica Scale Control in Geothermal Plants: Historical Perspective and Current Technology∗
- 18 Environmental and Sociocultural Benefits and Challenges Associated With Geothermal Power Generation
- 19 Project Permitting, Financing, and Economics of Geothermal Power Generation
- 20 Mineral Recovery from Geothermal Brines
- 21 Larderello, Italy: The Oldest Geothermal Field in Operation in the World
- 22 The Geysers: The Oldest and Largest Geothermal Power Operation in the US
- 23 Indonesia: Vast Geothermal Potential to Support Net Zero Emissions
- 24 The Philippines: Antecedents and Perspectives of the Third Largest Geothermal Power Market
- 25 Geothermal Power Generation in Central America and the Caribbean Islands
- 26 Geothermal Power Plants at High Altitude: The Chilean Experience
- 27 Cerro Prieto, Mexico: A Large Water-Dominated Field in Operation Since 1973
- 28 Kenya: The Most Successful Geothermal Development in Africa
- Appendix: Worldwide Geothermal Power Plant Status-2022
- Index