Geothermal Power Generation, New Developments and Innovations, Second Edition provides an update to the advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security. Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major aspects of geothermal power production. Chapters cover resource discovery, resource characterization, energy conversion systems, design, economic considerations, and a range of fascinating and updated case studies from across the world.
Geothermal resources are considered renewable and are currently the only renewable source able to generate baseload electricity while producing very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions, thus playing a key role in future energy needs.
1. 1 Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation - p. 2 2. 2 Geology of Geothermal Resources - p. 10 3. 3 Geophysics and Resource Conceptual Models in Geothermal Exploration and Development - p. 52 4. 4 Applying Geochemistry to Resource Assessment and Geothermal Development Projects - p. 96 5. 5 Geothermal Well Drilling - p. 126 6. 6 Characterization, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Well Data - p. 160 7. 7 Reservoir Modeling and Simulation for Geothermal Resource Characterization and Evaluation - p. 182 8. 8 Overview of Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Reservoir, Wells, Piping, Plant, and Reinjection - p. 242 9. 9 Elements of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer Applied to Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems∗ - p. 256 10. 10 Flash Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Single-, Double-, and Triple-Flash and Combined-Cycle Plants - p. 286 11. 11 Direct Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Dry Steam and Superheated Steam Plants - p. 322 12. 12 Total Flow and Other Systems Involving Two-Phase Expansion - p. 350 13. 13 Binary Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Basic Rankine, Dual Boiling, Supercritical, and Mixed Working Fluid Power Cycles - p. 378 14. 14 Combined and Hybrid Geothermal Power Systems - p. 418 15. 15 Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Review and Status of Research and Development - p. 452 16. 16 Waste Heat Rejection Methods in Geothermal Power Generation - p. 478 17. 17 Silica Scale Control in Geothermal Plants: Historical Perspective and Current Technology∗ - p. 498 18. 18 Environmental and Sociocultural Benefits and Challenges Associated With Geothermal Power Generation - p. 534 19. 19 Project Permitting, Financing, and Economics of Geothermal Power Generation - p. 572 20. 20 Mineral Recovery from Geothermal Brines - p. 610 21. 21 Larderello, Italy: The Oldest Geothermal Field in Operation in the World - p. 634 22. 22 The Geysers: The Oldest and Largest Geothermal Power Operation in the US - p. 690 23. 23 Indonesia: Vast Geothermal Potential to Support Net Zero Emissions - p. 712 24. 24 The Philippines: Antecedents and Perspectives of the Third Largest Geothermal Power Market - p. 748 25. 25 Geothermal Power Generation in Central America and the Caribbean Islands - p. 776 26. 26 Geothermal Power Plants at High Altitude: The Chilean Experience - p. 810 27. 27 Cerro Prieto, Mexico: A Large Water-Dominated Field in Operation Since 1973 - p. 840 28. 28 Kenya: The Most Successful Geothermal Development in Africa - p. 864 29. Appendix: Worldwide Geothermal Power Plant Status-2022 - p. 889 30. Index - p. 897
Geothermal Power Generation, New Developments and Innovations, Second Edition provides an update to the advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security. Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major aspects of geothermal power production. Chapters cover resource discovery, resource characterization, energy conversion systems, design, economic considerations, and a range of fascinating and updated case studies from across the world.
Geothermal resources are considered renewable and are currently the only renewable source able to generate baseload electricity while producing very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions, thus playing a key role in future energy needs.
1. 1 Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation - p. 2 2. 2 Geology of Geothermal Resources - p. 10 3. 3 Geophysics and Resource Conceptual Models in Geothermal Exploration and Development - p. 52 4. 4 Applying Geochemistry to Resource Assessment and Geothermal Development Projects - p. 96 5. 5 Geothermal Well Drilling - p. 126 6. 6 Characterization, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Well Data - p. 160 7. 7 Reservoir Modeling and Simulation for Geothermal Resource Characterization and Evaluation - p. 182 8. 8 Overview of Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Reservoir, Wells, Piping, Plant, and Reinjection - p. 242 9. 9 Elements of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer Applied to Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems∗ - p. 256 10. 10 Flash Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Single-, Double-, and Triple-Flash and Combined-Cycle Plants - p. 286 11. 11 Direct Steam Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Dry Steam and Superheated Steam Plants - p. 322 12. 12 Total Flow and Other Systems Involving Two-Phase Expansion - p. 350 13. 13 Binary Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems: Basic Rankine, Dual Boiling, Supercritical, and Mixed Working Fluid Power Cycles - p. 378 14. 14 Combined and Hybrid Geothermal Power Systems - p. 418 15. 15 Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Review and Status of Research and Development - p. 452 16. 16 Waste Heat Rejection Methods in Geothermal Power Generation - p. 478 17. 17 Silica Scale Control in Geothermal Plants: Historical Perspective and Current Technology∗ - p. 498 18. 18 Environmental and Sociocultural Benefits and Challenges Associated With Geothermal Power Generation - p. 534 19. 19 Project Permitting, Financing, and Economics of Geothermal Power Generation - p. 572 20. 20 Mineral Recovery from Geothermal Brines - p. 610 21. 21 Larderello, Italy: The Oldest Geothermal Field in Operation in the World - p. 634 22. 22 The Geysers: The Oldest and Largest Geothermal Power Operation in the US - p. 690 23. 23 Indonesia: Vast Geothermal Potential to Support Net Zero Emissions - p. 712 24. 24 The Philippines: Antecedents and Perspectives of the Third Largest Geothermal Power Market - p. 748 25. 25 Geothermal Power Generation in Central America and the Caribbean Islands - p. 776 26. 26 Geothermal Power Plants at High Altitude: The Chilean Experience - p. 810 27. 27 Cerro Prieto, Mexico: A Large Water-Dominated Field in Operation Since 1973 - p. 840 28. 28 Kenya: The Most Successful Geothermal Development in Africa - p. 864 29. Appendix: Worldwide Geothermal Power Plant Status-2022 - p. 889 30. Index - p. 897
