Description
Now in its third 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 case studies from real plants that increase the reader's understanding of geothermal energy conversion and provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain data and experience.Important new chapters cover Hot Dry Rock, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Deep Hydrothermal Systems. New, international case studies provide practical, hands-on knowledge.- Provides coverage of all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation from fundamental scientific and engineering principles- International case studies from real plants provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain data and experience- Includes pivotal updates on advances in Hot Dry Rock, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Deep Hydrothermal Systems
Table of Contents
PART ONE RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT 1. Geology of Geothermal Regions2. Exploration Strategies and Techniques 3. Geothermal Well Drilling4. Reservoir EngineeringPART TWO GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS5. Single-Flash Steam Power Plants6. Double-Flash Steam Power Plants7. Dry-Steam Power Plants8. Binary Cycle Power Plants9. Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems10. Hot Dry Rock/Enhanced Geothermal Systems/Deep Hydrothermal Systems 11. Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power SystemsPART THREE GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT CASE STUDIES12. Larderello Dry-Steam Power Plants, Tuscany, Italy13. The Geysers Dry-Steam Power Plants, Sonoma and Lake Counties, California, U.S.A. 14. Cerro Prieto Power Station, Baja California Norte, Mexico 15. Hatchobaru Power Station, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan 16. Mutnovsky Flash-Steam Power Plant, Kamchakta Peninsula, Russia 17. Miravalles Power Station, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica 18. Heber Binary Plants, Imperial Valley, California, USA 19. Magmamax Binary Power Plant, East Mesa, Imperial Valley California, USA20. Raft River Plants, Idaho, USA21. Kizildere and Salavatli Plants, Turkey22. Nesjavellir and Hellisheidi Plants, Iceland23. Environmental Impact of Geothermal Power Plants
