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Geothermal energy [[electronic resource] ] : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy
| Geothermal energy [[electronic resource] ] : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy |
| Autore | Gupta Harsh K. <1942-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.44 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RoySukanta
GuptaHarsh K. <1942-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Geothermal engineering
Geothermal resources |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-70801-8
9786610708017 0-08-087821-0 0-08-046564-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: The Energy Outlook; Introduction; Geothermal Energy-An Alternative; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; Introduction; Earth's Structure; Thermal Structure of the Earth; Heat Flow and Temperature Distribution within the Lithosphere; Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Chapter 3: Heat Transfer; Introduction; Temperature, Heat and its Storage; Heat Conduction; Heat Convection; Heat Radiation; Temperature Estimates in Some Simple Geological Situations
Chapter 4: Geothermal Systems and ResourcesIntroduction; Types of Geothermal Systems; Chapter 5: Exploration Techniques; Geological and Hydrological Considerations; Geochemical Techniques; Geophysical Techniques; Airborne Surveys; Exploratory Drilling; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 6: Assessment and Exploitation; Drilling Technology; Reservoir Physics and Engineering; Production Technology; Environmental Aspects; Chapter 7: The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Mexico; Introduction; Geological and Tectonic Setting; Surface Manifestations; Geochemical Surveys; Geophysical Measurements Hydrogeological ModelDrilling; Production; Transportation of Steam; The Power Plant; Cost of Geothermal Power; Present Status of the Geothermal Reservoir; Chapter 8: Worldwide Status of Geothermal Resource Utilization; Introduction; Electric Power Generation; Non-Electrical Uses; Global Scenario; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 9: Thermal Energy of the Oceans; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC); Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination of Seawater; References; Subject Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457218903321 |
Gupta Harsh K. <1942->
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Geothermal energy : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy
| Geothermal energy : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy |
| Autore | Gupta Harsh K. <1942-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.44 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RoySukanta
GuptaHarsh K. <1942-> |
| Collana | LC science tracer bullet |
| Soggetto topico |
Geothermal engineering
Geothermal resources |
| ISBN |
1-280-70801-8
9786610708017 0-08-087821-0 0-08-046564-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: The Energy Outlook; Introduction; Geothermal Energy-An Alternative; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; Introduction; Earth's Structure; Thermal Structure of the Earth; Heat Flow and Temperature Distribution within the Lithosphere; Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Chapter 3: Heat Transfer; Introduction; Temperature, Heat and its Storage; Heat Conduction; Heat Convection; Heat Radiation; Temperature Estimates in Some Simple Geological Situations
Chapter 4: Geothermal Systems and ResourcesIntroduction; Types of Geothermal Systems; Chapter 5: Exploration Techniques; Geological and Hydrological Considerations; Geochemical Techniques; Geophysical Techniques; Airborne Surveys; Exploratory Drilling; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 6: Assessment and Exploitation; Drilling Technology; Reservoir Physics and Engineering; Production Technology; Environmental Aspects; Chapter 7: The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Mexico; Introduction; Geological and Tectonic Setting; Surface Manifestations; Geochemical Surveys; Geophysical Measurements Hydrogeological ModelDrilling; Production; Transportation of Steam; The Power Plant; Cost of Geothermal Power; Present Status of the Geothermal Reservoir; Chapter 8: Worldwide Status of Geothermal Resource Utilization; Introduction; Electric Power Generation; Non-Electrical Uses; Global Scenario; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 9: Thermal Energy of the Oceans; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC); Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination of Seawater; References; Subject Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910659216703321 |
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Gupta Harsh K. <1942->
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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