Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century

Gupta Harsh, K. und Sukanta Roy:

ISBN 10: 044452875X / ISBN 13: 9780444528759

Published by Elsevier Science, 2006

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292 Seiten; 9780444528759.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 1.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044452875X
• ISBN 13: 9780444528759
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 1 gram
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

More than 20 countries generate electricity from geothermal resources and about 60 countries make direct use of geothermal energy. A ten-fold increase in geothermal energy use is foreseeable at the current technology level. Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century provides a readable and coherent account of all facets of geothermal energy development and summarizes the present day knowledge on geothermal resources, their exploration and exploitation. Accounts of geothermal resource models, various exploration techniques, drilling and production technology are discussed within 9 chapters, as well as important concepts and current technological developments.

• Interdisciplinary approach, combining traditional disciplines such as geology, geophysics, and engineering
• Provides a readable and coherent account of all facets of geothermal energy development
• Describes the importance of bringing potable water to high-demand areas such as the tropical regions

Review

An up-to-date account of the future use of geothermal energy as an alternative resource