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The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible
reservoir of thermal energy known as Geothermal Energy. The 2nd
edition of the book covers the geologic and technical aspects of
developing all forms of currently available systems using this
"renewable" green energy. The book presents the distribution and
transport of thermal energy in the Earth. Geothermal Energy is a
base load energy available at all times independent of climate and
weather. The text treats the efficiency of diverse shallow near
surface installations and deep geothermal systems including
hydrothermal and petrothermal techniques and power plants in
volcanic high-enthalpy fields. The book also discusses
environmental aspects of utilizing different forms of geothermal
energy, including induced seismicity, noise pollution and gas
release to the atmosphere. Chapters on hydraulic well tests,
chemistry of deep hot water, scale formation and corrosion,
development of geothermal probes, well drilling techniques and
geophysical exploration complete the text. This book, for the first
time, covers the full range of utilization of Geothermal Energy.
The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible
reservoir of thermal energy known as Geothermal Energy. The 2nd
edition of the book covers the geologic and technical aspects of
developing all forms of currently available systems using this
"renewable" green energy. The book presents the distribution and
transport of thermal energy in the Earth. Geothermal Energy is a
base load energy available at all times independent of climate and
weather. The text treats the efficiency of diverse shallow near
surface installations and deep geothermal systems including
hydrothermal and petrothermal techniques and power plants in
volcanic high-enthalpy fields. The book also discusses
environmental aspects of utilizing different forms of geothermal
energy, including induced seismicity, noise pollution and gas
release to the atmosphere. Chapters on hydraulic well tests,
chemistry of deep hot water, scale formation and corrosion,
development of geothermal probes, well drilling techniques and
geophysical exploration complete the text. This book, for the first
time, covers the full range of utilization of Geothermal Energy.
The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible
reservoir of thermal energy. This form of energy, known as
geothermal energy has been utilized throughout human history in the
form of hot water from hot springs. Modern utilization of
geothermal energy includes direct use of the heat and its
conversion to other forms of energy, mainly electricity. Geothermal
energy is a form of renewable energy and its use is associated with
very little or no CO2-emissions and its importance as an energy
source has greatly increased as the effects of climate change
become more prominent. Because of its inexhaustibility it is
obvious that utilization of geothermal energy will become a
cornerstone of future energy supplies. The exploration of
geothermal resources has become an important topic of study as
geology and earth science students prepare to meet the demands of a
rapidly growing industry, which involves an increasing number
professionals and public institutions participating in geothermal
energy related projects. This book meets the demands of both groups
of readers, students and professionals. Geothermal Energy and its
utilization is systematically presented and contains the necessary
technical information needed for developing and understanding
geothermal energy projects. It presents basic knowledge on the
Earth’s thermal regime and its geothermal energy resources, the
types of geothermal energy used as well as its future potential and
the perspectives of the industry. Specific chapters of the book
deal with borehole heat exchangers and with the direct use of
groundwater and thermal water in hydrogeothermal systems. A central
topic are Enhanced Geothermal Systems (hot-dry-rock systems), a key
technology for energy supply in the near future. Pre-drilling site
investigations, drilling technology, well logging and hydraulic
test programs are important subjects related to the exploration
phase of developing Geothermal Energy sites. The chemical
composition of the natural waters used as a heat transport medium
in geothermal systems can be used as an exploration tool, but
chemistry is also important during operation of a geothermal power
plant because of potential scale formation and corrosion of pipes
and installations, which needs to be prevented. Graduate students
and professionals will find in depth information on Geothermal
Energy, its exploration and utilization.
Water-Rock Interaction presents new research on the chemical
interaction of aqueous fluids with the rock matrix containing them.
The contributions come from a wide variety of geologic settings and
include groundwater-aquifer reactions, hydrothermal fluids in
volcanic and ore deposit environments and water-rock interaction in
geothermal areas. The focus is on upper crustal and near surface
environments. The presented research comprises field studies as
well as experimental work. The book adds new data and understanding
to the multifaceted general process of chemical interaction of
water and rock.
Audience: The book will appeal to hydrologists and hydrogeologists
interested in chemical aspects of water, but solid earth
geophysicists, geochemists and petrologists with an interest in
fluids in the crust will also find new stimulating ideas in this
volume.
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