Power Stations Using Locally Available Energy Sources A Volume in the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology Series, Second Edition /

This volume covers the utilization of geothermal and related energy resources that exploit variations in temperature, chemistry, etc. and require different plant designs and technologies for each location. Extending beyond power plants using geothermal and ocean energy, coverage includes hot dry roc...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York , 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology Series
Subjects:
Energy systems.
Geotechnical engineering.
Renewable energy resources.
Sustainable development.
ISBN:9781493975105
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Geothermal Power Stations
  • Geothermal Energy Utilization
  • Geology and Hydrology of Geothermal Energy
  • Nature, Use, and Expectations of Geothermal Energy
  • Sustainability and Renewability of Geothermal Power Capacity
  • Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Systems
  • Drilling for Geothermal Resources
  • Geothermal Field and Reservoir Monitoring
  • Environmental Aspects of Geothermal Resources
  • Geothermal Power Conversion Technology
  • Geothermal Power Economics
  • Development and Sustainability of Engineered Geothermal Systems
  • Direct Heat Utilization of Geothermal Resources Worldwide
  • Reservoir Engineering in Geothermal Fields
  • Solar Pond Power System
  • Power Generation from Low Grade Heat Streams
  • Introduction to Ocean Energy
  • Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Environmental Challenges
  • Offshore Wind Energy Technology Trends, Challenges, and Risks
  • Tidal Energy
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
  • Osmotic Power Generation
  • Power Generation from Dry Air.

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