Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact (Hardcover) by Ronald Dipippo

9780080982069. New condition. Hard cover. 3rd ed. Language: English. Pages: 624. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 624 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Maps, Figures. Now in its third 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 reader's 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.