Geothermal Energy (2^nd Ed.) Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition Energy and the Environment Series

An In-Depth Introduction to Geothermal Energy

Addressing significant changes in the energy markets since the first edition, Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition expounds on the geothermal industry, exploring the expansion, growth, and development of geothermal systems. This text covers every area of geothermal energy, including environmental and economic issues, and technological advancements.

Considers the Vast Technological Achievements within the Geothermal Industry

Factoring in new concepts for distributed generation, hybrid technologies, and the development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), the book incorporates real-world examples designed to illustrate the key aspects of chapter topics. It provides case studies in nearly every chapter, and includes examples from the U.S., Iceland, France, and Japan.

• Contains comprehensive, quantitative, and rigorous treatment of the geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources, and how they impact exploration, resource assessment, and operations
• Provides a state-of-the-art description of current Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
• Presents an objective description of the most recent economic comparisons including all energy resources
• Covers environmental issues of energy use and quantitative descriptions of the relative impacts of all renewable and non-renewable energy resources
• Describes geothermal resources from a global perspective, including direct use and geothermal heat pump applications, as well as power production

Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition

Introduction. Sources of Geothermal Heat: The Earth as a Heat Engine. Thermodynamics and Geothermal Systems. Subsurface Fluid Flow: Hydrology of Geothermal Systems. Chemistry of Geothermal Fluids. Exploring for Geothermal Systems: Geology and Geochemistry. Exploring for Geothermal Systems: Geophysical Methods. Resource Assessments. Drilling. Generating Power Using Geothermal Resources. Low-Temperature Geothermal Resources: Geothermal Heat Pumps. Direct Use of Geothermal Resources. Enhanced Geothermal Systems. Use of Geothermal Resources: Economic Considerations. Use of Geothermal Resources: Environmental Considerations. Geothermal Energy Future: Possibilities and Issues. Synopsis. Problems. References. Further Information. Index.

William Glassley is the executive director of the California Geothermal Energy Collaborative. He has more than 30 years’ experience in R&D in the earth sciences. The focus of his research has been in areas related to geothermal processes. He has held faculty appointments at several academic institutions. He was on the staff of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for more than 20 years. He currently is with the University of California. The author of more than 50 research articles in international journals, he has also participated on numerous national and international panels and working groups, and holds a doctorate in geochemistry.