Flow and heat transfer in geothermal systems : basic equations for describing and modeling geothermal phenomena and technologies

Flow and Heat Transfer in Geothermal Systems: Basic Equations for Description and Modeling Geothermal Phenomena and Technologies is the ideal reference for research in geothermal systems and alternative energy sources. Written for a wide variety of users, including geologists, geophysicists, hydro-g...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Tóth, Aniko (Author), Bobok, Elemér, 1938- (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2017]
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780128005255
0128005254
9780128002773
0128002778
Physical Description1 online resource : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • What is geothermal energy?
  • Basic equations of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
  • Transport processes in geothermal reservoirs
  • Heat conduction in rocks
  • Natural state of undisturbed geothermal reservoirs
  • Two-dimensional steady flow through porous media
  • Flow through producting wells
  • Artificial lift by submersible pumps
  • Heat transfer in wells
  • Gathering system of geothermal fluids
  • Geothermal power generation
  • Propagation of cooled region in a small fractured geothermal reservoir
  • Borehole heat exchangers
  • Flow and heat transfer during drilling operations
  • A case study about a serious industrial accident
  • Miscellaneous geothermal applications.