Geothermal power plants : principles applications case studies and environmental impact Now in its 3rd edition this single resource covers all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation using fundamental scientific and engineering principles. Its practical emphasis is enhanced by the use of case studies from real plants that increase the readers understanding of geothermal energy conversion and provide a unique compilation of hard to obtain data and experience. Important new chapters cover Hot Dry Rock Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Deep Hydrothermal Systems. New international case studies provide practical hands on knowledge. Provides coverage of all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation from fundamental scientific and engineering principlesInternational case studies from real plants provide a unique compilation of hard to obtain data and experienceIncludes pivotal updates on advances in Hot Dry Rock Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Deep Hydrothermal Systems PART ONE RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT 1. Geology of Geothermal Regions 2. Exploration Strategies and Techniques 3. Geothermal Well Drilling 4. Reservoir Engineering PART TWO GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS 5. Single Flash Steam Power Plants 6. Double Flash Steam Power Plants 7. Dry Steam Power Plants 8. Binary Cycle Power Plants 9. Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems 10. Hot Dry Rock Enhanced Geothermal Systems Deep Hydrothermal Systems 11. Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power Systems PART THREE GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT CASE STUDIES 12. Larderello Dry Steam Power Plants Tuscany Italy 13. The Geysers Dry Steam Power Plants Sonoma and Lake Counties California U.S.A. 14. Cerro Prieto Power Station Baja California Norte Mexico 15. Hatchobaru Power Station Oita Prefecture Kyushu Japan 16. Mutnovsky Flash Steam Power Plant Kamchakta Peninsula Russia 17. Miravalles Power Station Guanacaste Province Costa Rica 18. Heber Binary Plants Imperial Valley California USA 19. Magmamax Binary Power Plant East Mesa Imperial Valley California USA 20. Raft River Plants Idaho USA 21. Kizildere and Salavatli Plants Turkey 22. Nesjavellir and Hellisheidi Plants Iceland 23. Environmental Impact of Geothermal Power Plants