Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact, Third Edition

English

ISBN: 2370004366

EAN: 2370004366487

Category: Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable/Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / Electrical/

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Release Date: 05/29/2012

Synopsis:

Now in its 3e, this single resource covers all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation using fundamental scientific and engineering principles. Its practical emphasis is enhanced by the use of case studies from real plants that increase the reader's understanding of geothermal energy conversion and provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain data and experience.

Important new chapters cover Hot Dry Rock, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Deep Hydrothermal Systems. New, international case studies provide practical, hands-on knowledge.

• Provides coverage of all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation from fundamental scientific and engineering principles
• International case studies from real plants provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain data and experience
• Includes pivotal updates on advances in Hot Dry Rock, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Deep Hydrothermal Systems
  

Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact, Third Edition

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 624