Synopsis
Geothermal energy is the heat energy contained within the Earth which generated geological phenomena on a planetary scale. Today the term is used to refer to the Earth's heat that could be recovered and exploited by man. This type of utilization is in a variety of forms and requires differing methods of recovery depending on the specific situation. This text explores the present understanding and utilization of geothermal energy. Focusing on a variety of applications, the contributors each develop a specific area relating to the potential of geothermal energy and its effects on a community. They give a detailed exploration of developing fields and show how cost effective geothermal energy would be given the right conditions and effective recovery systems.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
An edited work, the book explores the growing field of geothermal energy. The contributors each develop a specific area relating to the potential of geothermal energy and its effects on a community. This gives a detailed exploration of the field and shows how cost effective it can be under the right conditions, and the type of system required for recovery. The reader will gain an overview of the subject and its possibilities.
Biographie de l'auteur
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
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