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Call Number
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621.44
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Author
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Gupta, Harsh K., 1942-
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Title
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Geothermal energy [electronic resource] : an alternative resource for the 21st century / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy.
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Publication
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; Boston : Elsevier, 2007.
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Material Info.
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xii, 279 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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Summary Note
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More than 20 countries generate electricity from geothermal resources and about 60 countries make direct use of geothermal energy. A ten-fold increase in geothermal energy use is foreseeable at the current technology level. Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century provides a readable and coherent account of all facets of geothermal energy development and summarizes the present day knowledge on geothermal resources, their exploration and exploitation. Accounts of geothermal resource models, various exploration techniques, drilling and production technology are discussed within 9 chapters, as well as important concepts and current technological developments. *Interdisciplinary approach, combining traditional disciplines such as geology, geophysics, and engineering *Provides a readable and coherent account of all facets of geothermal energy development *Describes the importance of bringing potable water to high-demand areas such as the tropical regions.
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Notes
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Updated version of "Geothermal resources: an energy alternative" published by Elsevier in 1980.
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Includes bibliographical references (p.[245]-269) and index.
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Preface. 1. The Energy Outlook. 2. Basic Concepts. 3. Heat Transfer. 4. Geothermal Systems and Resources. 5. Exploration Techniques. 6. Assessment and Exploitation. 7. The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Mexico. 8. Worldwide Status of Geothermal Resource Utilization. 9. Thermal Energy of the Oceans.
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Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2007.
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ISBN
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9780444528759
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ISBN
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044452875X
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Subject
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Geothermal engineering.
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Subject
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Geothermal resources.
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Electronic books.
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Roy, Sukanta.
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Gupta, Harsh K., 1942-
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ScienceDirect (Online service)
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Year, Month, Day:01405141
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An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information ScienceDirect
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