Geothermal power plants
Subtitle: principles, applications and case studies
By: Ronald DiPippo
Contributors: Knovel (Firm)
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9780080532530
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Case studies; Geothermal power plants; Geothermal resources; Mechanical
Description: Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications and Case Studies is the latest book from Ron DiPippo, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. It is a single resource on all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for electric power generation. Written in one voice by a respected authority in the field with twenty-five years of experience in geothermal research, teaching, and consulting, it is intended for those involved in any aspect of the geothermal industry. Grounded in fundamental scientific and engineering principles, its practical emphasis is enhanced by the.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front Cover; Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications and Case Studies; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; PART ONE: RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT; Chapter 1. Geology of Geothermal Regions; Chapter 2. Exploration Strategies and Techniques; Chapter 3. Geothermal Well Drilling; Chapter 4. Reservoir Engineering; PART TWO: GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS; Chapter 5. Single-Flash Steam Power Plants; Chapter 6. Double-Flash Steam Power Plants; Chapter 7. Dry-Steam Power Plants; Chapter 8. Binary Cycle Power Plants