Geothermal power plants : principles, applications, case studies, and environmental impact /

Now in its 3e, 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 o...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
DiPippo, Ronald
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2012.
Ausgabe:
3rd ed.
Zusammenfassung:
Now in its 3e, 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. <li
Umfang:
1 online resource (625 p.)
text file
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9786613612243
9781280582462
1280582464
9780123947871
0123947871
Schlagworte:
Geothermal power plants.
Geothermal resources.
Geothermal engineering.
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