Geothermal power generation : developments and innovation /: developments and innovation. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Ronald DiPippo.
• Editors: DiPippo, Ronald
• Contents: 1. Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation L.Bronicki Part I: Resource Exploration, Characterization and Evaluation 2. Geology of Geothermal Resources W. Elders, J.Moore 3. Geophysics and Resource Conceptual Models in Geothermal Exploration and Development W. Cumming 4. Hydro-geochemistry J. Haizlip 5. Geothermal Well Drilling L.Capuano 6. Characterization, Evaluation and Interpretation of Well Data R. Horne 7. Reservoir Modeling and Simulation for Geothermal Resource Characterization and Evaluation M. O’Sullivan, J. O’Sullivan Part II: Energy Conversion Systems 8. Overview of Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Reservoir-Wells-Piping-Plant-Reinjection R. DiPippo 9. Elements of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Applied to Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems R. DiPippo 10. Flash Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Single, Double, Triple Flash and Combined Cycle Plants W. Harvey, K. Wallace 11. Direct Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Dry Steam and Superheated Steam Plants K. Phair 12. Total Flow and Other Systems Involving Two-Phase Expansion I. Smith 13. Binary Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Basic Rankine, Dual Pressure and Dual-Fluid Cycles G. Mines 14. Combined and Hybrid Geothermal Power Systems R. DiPippo Part III: Design and Economic Considerations 15. Waste Heat Rejection Methods in Geothermal Power Generation A. Chiasson 16. Silica Scale Control in Geothermal Plants - Historical Perspective and Current Technology P. Hirtz 17. Environmental Benefits and Challenges Associated with Geothermal Power Generation A. De Jesus 18. Project Permitting, Finance and Economics for Geothermal Power Generation M. Moore Part IV: Case Studies 19. Larderello: 100 Years of Geothermal Power Plant Evolution in Italy R. Parri, F. Lazzeri, R. Cataldi 20. Fifty-Five Years of Commercial Power Generation at The Geysers Geothermal Field, California: The Lessons Learned S. Sanyal, S. Enedy 21. Indonesia: Vast Geothermal Potential, Modest but Growing Exploitation S. Darma 22. New Zealand: A Geothermal Pioneer Expands Within a Competitive Electricity Marketplace I. Thain 23. Central and South America: Significant but Constrained Potential for Geothermal Power Generation P. Moya 24. Mexico: Thirty-Three Years of Production in the Loz Azufres Geothermal Field L. Negrin, M. Lippmann 25. Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Review and Status of Research & Development E. Huenges 26. Geothermal Energy in the Framework of International Environmental Law E. Rodriguez A.
• Publisher Details: Duxford, UK : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 621.44; Geothermal power plants; Geothermal engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical; Geothermal engineering; Geothermal power plants; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081003442; 0081003447
• Related ISBNs: 9780081003374; 0081003374
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed June 9, 2016).
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