Geothermal Energy : Renewable Energy and the Environment, 2nd Edition

An In-Depth Introduction to Geothermal Energy

Addressing significant changes in the energy markets since the first edition, Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition expounds on the geothermal industry, exploring the expansion, growth, and development of geothermal systems. This text covers every area of geothermal energy, including environmental and economic issues, and technological advancements.

Considers the Vast Technological Achievements within the Geothermal Industry

Factoring in new concepts for distributed generation, hybrid technologies, and the development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), the book incorporates real-world examples designed to illustrate the key aspects of chapter topics. It provides case studies in nearly every chapter, and includes examples from the U.S., Iceland, France, and Japan.

• Contains comprehensive, quantitative, and rigorous treatment of the geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources, and how they impact exploration, resource assessment, and operations
• Provides a state-of-the-art description of current Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
• Presents an objective description of the most recent economic comparisons including all energy resources
• Covers environmental issues of energy use and quantitative descriptions of the relative impacts of all renewable and non-renewable energy resources
• Describes geothermal resources from a global perspective, including direct use and geothermal heat pump applications, as well as power production

Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition can be used for undergraduate coursework; as a reference for designers, planners, engineers, and architects; and as a source of background material for policymakers, investors, and regulators.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Sources of Geothermal Heat : The Earth as a Heat Engine
Chapter 3 : Thermodynamics and Geothermal Systems
Chapter 4 : Subsurface Fluid Flow : Hydrology of Geothermal Systems
Chapter 5 : Chemistry of Geothermal Fluids
Chapter 6 : Exploring for Geothermal Systems : Geology and Geochemistry
Chapter 7 : Exploring for Geothermal Systems : Geophysical Methods
Chapter 8 : Resource Assessments
Chapter 9 : Drilling
Chapter 10 : Generating Power Using Geothermal Resources
Chapter 11 : Low-Temperature Geothermal Resources : Geothermal Heat Pumps
Chapter 12 : Direct Use of Geothermal Resources
Chapter 13 : Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Chapter 14 : Use of Geothermal Resources : Economic Considerations
Chapter 15 : Use of Geothermal Resources : Environmental Considerations
Chapter 16 : Geothermal Energy Future : Possibilities and Issues

Index