Geothermal energy: Its past, present and future contributions to the energy needs of man
Abstract
Procedures for obtaining and applying energy from geothermal fields are examined. Topics considered include exploration, drilling, bore characteristics and their measurement, fluid collection and transmission, electric power generation from geothermal energy, geothermal space heating, domestic hot water supplies, and air conditioning. Geothermal field geology, dual and multipurpose projects, the control and safety of geothermal installations, economic considerations, chemical and metallurgical problems, environmental problems, and future prospects are discussed.
- Publication:
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London
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978nyhp.book.....A
- Keywords:
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- Geothermal Energy Conversion;
- Clean Energy;
- Drilling;
- Earth Planetary Structure;
- Economic Factors;
- Electric Generators;
- Energy Technology;
- Environment Effects;
- Exploration;
- Geothermal Resources;
- Heating;
- Energy Production and Conversion