Geothermal energy : renewable energy and the environment

著者

• Glassley, William E.

書誌事項

Geothermal energy : renewable energy and the environment

William E. Glassley

（Energy and the environment series）

CRC Press, c2010

• : hbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Historically, cost effective, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly, use of geothermal energy has been limited to areas where obvious surface features pointed to the presence of a shallow local heat source, such as hot springs and volcanoes. However, recent technological advances have dramatically expanded the range and size of viable resources, especially for applications such as modular power generation, home heating, and other applications that can use heat directly. These recent developments have greatly expanded opportunities for utilizing geothermal energy. Reflecting current interest in alternative energy, Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment explores where geothermal energy comes from and how to find it, how it can be accessed, successful applications, and improvements for future uses. The author reviews the background, theory, power generation, applications, strengths, weaknesses, and practical techniques for implementing geothermal energy projects. He stresses the links between acquisition and consumption and the environment. Packed with real world case studies and practical implementation steps, the book covers geosciences principles, exploration concepts and methods, drilling operations and techniques, equipment needs, and economic and environmental topics. Each chapter includes an annotated list of key sources that provide useful information beyond that contained in the text. The minor environmental impacts caused by geothermal energy gives it the potential to play an important role in the transition from fossil fuels to more sustainable fuels. Successful deployment, however, requires that the resource be matched to the application being developed. Rigorously covering all aspects of geothermal energy, this book provides up-to-date scientific information that can be used to discern applications and regions best suited for geothermal energy. Author William E. Glassley was recently interviewed on The Kathleen Show about using geothermal energy to heat and cool our homes.

目次

Introduction The Global Energy Landscape Geothermal Energy as a Renewable Energy Source Electrical Demand and the Characteristics of Geothermal Energy How This Book is Organized Synopsis Further Information Sources References Sources of Geothermal Heat: Earth as a Heat Engine Origin of Earth's Heat Transfer of Heat in the Earth Plate Tectonics and the Distribution of Geothermal Resources Availability and Utilization of Geothermal Energy Synopsis Case Studies Further Information Sources References Thermodynamics and Geothermal Systems The First Law of Thermodynamics: The Equivalence of Heat and Work and the Conservation of Energy The Second Law of Thermodynamics: The Inevitable Increase of Entropy Gibbs Function and Gibbs Energy ( G) Thermodynamic Efficiency Case Study: The Thermodynamic Properties of Water and Rock-Water Interaction Synopsis Further Information Sources References Subsurface Fluid Flow:-The Hydrology of Geothermal Systems A General Model for Subsurface Fluid Flow Matrix Porosity and Permeability Fracture Porosity and Permeability The Effect of Depth on Porosity and Permeability Hydrologic Properties of Real Geothermal Systems Case Study: Long Valley Caldera Synopsis Further Information Sources References Chemistry of Geothermal Fluids Why the Geochemistry of Geothermal Fluids Matters Water as a Chemical Agent Components and Chemical Systems Saturation and The Law of Mass Action The Kinetics of Geothermal Reactions Gases in Geothermal Fluids Fluid Flow and Mixing in Natural Systems Simulating Reactive Transport Case Study: The Silica System Synopsis References Exploring for Geothermal Systems Field Geology and Surface Manifestations Geochemistry as an Exploration Tool Geophysics as an Exploration Tool Remote Sensing as an Exploration Tool: A Promising New Technique Case Study: Fallon, Nevada Synposis Further Information Sources References Resource Assessments Assessing a Geothermal Resource Resource Base and Reserves Establishing the Reservoir Volume Establishing the Reservoir Heat Content The Significance of Heat Capacity Efficiency of Heat Extraction A Case Study: Establishing the United States Geothermal Resource Synopsis Further Information Sources References Drilling Background Drilling for Ground Source Heat Pump and Direct-Use Applications Drilling for Geothermal Fluids for Power Generation Confining Pressure and Rock Strength Case Study: Kakkonda, Japan Synopsis Further Information Sources References Generating Power Using Geothermal Resources The History of Geothermal Power Production General Features of Geothermal Power Generation Facilities Dry Steam Resources Hydrothermal Systems Binary Generation Facilities: The Organic Rankine Cycle Case Study: The Geysers Synopsis Further Information Sources References Low Temperature Geothermal Resources: Ground Source Heat Pumps Basic Heat Pump Principles The Thermodynamics Of Heat Pumps The Near-Surface Thermal Reservoir Design Considerations for Closed-Loop Systems Case Study: Weaverville Synopsis Further Information Sources References Direct Use of Geothermal Resources Assessing the Magnitude of the Direct Use Reservoir The Nature of Thermal Energy Transfer Establishing the Feasibility of a Direct Use Application District Heating Aquaculture Drying Case Study: Canby Cascaded System Synopsis Further Information Sources References Use of Geothermal Resources: Environmental Considerations Emissions Solute Load and Resource Recovery Ground Subsidence Water Use Land Use Synopsis Additional Information Sources References Use of Geothermal Resources: Economic Considerations Economics of Geothermal Power The Economics of R&D Investment in Geothermal Energy Developing a Geothermal Project Synopsis References The Geothermal Energy Future: Possibilities and Issues Geopressured Resources Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Synopsis Further Information Sources References Index

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB05087721
• ISBN:
  • 9781420075700
• LCCN: 2010018116
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Boca Raton
• ページ数/冊数: xxi, 290 p., [8] p. of plates
• 大きさ: 26 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : TJ280.7
  • DC22 : 621.44
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Geothermal engineering
  • LCSH : Geothermal resources
  • LCSH : Geothermal resources -- Environmental aspects
• 親書誌ID:
  • BB0010209X