1st Edition
Geothermal Energy Utilization and Technology
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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Geothermal energy refers to the heat contained within the Earth that generates geological phenomena on a planetary scale. Today, this term is often associated with man's efforts to tap into this vast energy source. Geothermal Energy: utilization and technology is a detailed reference text, describing the various methods and technologies used to exploit the earth's heat.
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Geothermal Background * Electricity Generation * Space and District Heating * Space Cooling * Greenhouse Heating * Aquaculture * Industrial Applications * Environmental Impacts and Mitigation * Economics and Financing * References * Self-assessment Questions and Answers
Biography
Mary H. Dickson and Mario Fanelli, the editors, both affiliated with the Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources of Pisa, Italy, organize international courses and congresses on geothermal energy. Mary Dickson is associate editor of the international journal Geothermics
