Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, Philadelphia, 2026
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- Title
- Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants (Paperback)
- Author
- Klaus Brun
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0443405905
- ISBN 13
- 9780443405907
Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants is a practical guide to designing and operating surface systems for modern geothermal power facilities. It details technical realities, offering whole-system design insights for engineers, operators, maintenance teams, and researchers involved in planning, operations and maintenance (O&M), and technology development.
Key topics include power cycles, energy storage, plant machinery, heat exchangers, condensers, water treatment, reinjection, reliability, equipment selection, transient operation, and emerging technologies. Practical attention is given to commercial considerations and to integrating geothermal plants into the electric grid.
This volume equips professionals with the knowledge to address real-world operational hurdles, unlocking geothermal energy’s potential as a competitive, dispatchable option. It serves as an essential reference for advancing the next generation of geothermal technology.
· Provides focused coverage of surface systems essential to modern geothermal plants
· Offers practical guidance on equipment selection, design, and operation
· Outlines system layout, specifications, and requirements for power, storage, and heat pump applications
· Presents an overview of geothermal plant integration within electric grids
· Delivers in-depth discussion of major mechanical and thermal systems, including technology limits, challenges, benefits, and selection criteria
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About the Author
Dr. Wygant is the Senior Manager of Advanced Technology Programs at Elliott Group. In this role he helps define technology needs for future product introduction to the market. Dr. Wygant was previously COO of Hanwha Power Systems Americas, an OEM of integrally geared compressors) where he oversaw business operations in North and South America. He concurrently led new product development of integrally geared products for: LNG, Plant Air, Air Separation, Oil and Gas Applications as well as the design and development of a 5MW super-critical carbon dioxide power system for concentrated power and heat recovery applications. He holds a Ph.D. from University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Norwich University.
Lance Cook, a University of Texas at Austin Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering graduate, has more than 40 years of oil field experience, with his most recent role at Shell as VP of Global Wells Technology. Currently, he is the President and Chief Technology Officer of Sage Geosystems. During his time at Shell, Lance focused on drilling optimization and streamlining drilling operations to achieve efficient and commercially viable outcomes. His expertise lies in driving innovations for practical applications and ensuring lean manufacturing processes in the drilling industry.
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