Geothermal Power Plants
Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact
4th Edition
Published on 4. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
800 pages
978-0-08-100282-7 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its 4th edition, 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 global case studies from real plants and applications from around the world that increase your understanding of geothermal energy conversion and provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain data and experience.
Technical, economic and business aspects presented in case studies provide current and up-and-coming geothermal developers and entrepreneurs with a solid understanding of opportunities and pitfalls. Geothermal Power Plants, 4th Edition, presents state-of-the-art geothermal developments and experience of real applications for professionals, and a comprehensive reference for theory and practice.
Technical, economic and business aspects presented in case studies provide current and up-and-coming geothermal developers and entrepreneurs with a solid understanding of opportunities and pitfalls. Geothermal Power Plants, 4th Edition, presents state-of-the-art geothermal developments and experience of real applications for professionals, and a comprehensive reference for theory and practice.
Reviews / Votes
"...should not be missing in the best scientific libraries in the world...a work that every expert on geothermal energy, of any discipline, would be proud to count among those of his or her personal archive."--IGA News"This book covers everything professionals and students need to know about geothermal power plants, by someone you need to know it from." --Raffaele Cataldi, Founder of the International Geothermal Association
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Geothermal reservoir engineers; geothermal professionals; mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, and power engineers; system designers; power plant technicians; geoscientific researchers; project developers and managers; advanced students
Illustrations
Approx. 200 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-08-100282-7 (9780081002827)
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Ronald Dipippo
Geothermal Power Plants
Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact
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11/2015
4th Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
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Ronald Dipippo
Geothermal Power Plants
Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact
Book
05/2012
3rd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€111.60
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Person
Ronald DiPippo is a geothermal expert and renewable energy consultant.. He is also Chancellor Professor Emeritus and former Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, United States.
Content
PART ONE RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Geology of Geothermal Regions
2. Exploration Strategies and Techniques
3. Geothermal Well Drilling
4. Reservoir Engineering
PART TWO GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS
5. Single-Flash Steam Power Plants
6. Double- and Triple-Flash Steam Power Plants
7. Dry-Steam Power Plants
8. Binary Cycle Power Plants
9. Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems
10. Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power Systems
PART THREE GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT CASE STUDIES
11. Larderello Dry-Steam Power Plants, Tuscany, Italy
12. The Geysers Dry-Steam Power Plants, Sonoma and Lake Counties, California, U.S.A.
13. Geothermal Power Plants of New Zealand
14. Geothermal Power Plants of Indonesia
15. Geothermal Power Plants of Latin America and the Caribbean
16. Geothermal Power Plants in Nevada, U.S.A.
17. Heber Binary Plants, Imperial Valley, California, USA
18. Magmamax Binary Power Plant, East Mesa, Imperial Valley California, USA
19. Nesjavellir and Hellisheidi Plants, Iceland
20. Raft River Plants, Idaho, USA
21. Geothermal Power Plants in Turkey
22. Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Projects and Plants
23. Environmental Impact of Geothermal Power Plants
Appendices
1. Geology of Geothermal Regions
2. Exploration Strategies and Techniques
3. Geothermal Well Drilling
4. Reservoir Engineering
PART TWO GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS
5. Single-Flash Steam Power Plants
6. Double- and Triple-Flash Steam Power Plants
7. Dry-Steam Power Plants
8. Binary Cycle Power Plants
9. Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems
10. Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power Systems
PART THREE GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT CASE STUDIES
11. Larderello Dry-Steam Power Plants, Tuscany, Italy
12. The Geysers Dry-Steam Power Plants, Sonoma and Lake Counties, California, U.S.A.
13. Geothermal Power Plants of New Zealand
14. Geothermal Power Plants of Indonesia
15. Geothermal Power Plants of Latin America and the Caribbean
16. Geothermal Power Plants in Nevada, U.S.A.
17. Heber Binary Plants, Imperial Valley, California, USA
18. Magmamax Binary Power Plant, East Mesa, Imperial Valley California, USA
19. Nesjavellir and Hellisheidi Plants, Iceland
20. Raft River Plants, Idaho, USA
21. Geothermal Power Plants in Turkey
22. Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Projects and Plants
23. Environmental Impact of Geothermal Power Plants
Appendices