Geologic Fundamentals of Geothermal Energy

Content: Cover
 Half Title
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Dedication
 Table of Contents
 Series Preface
 Preface
 Acknowledgments
 Series Editor
 Author
 Chapter 1: An Overview of Energy
 Key Chapter Objective
 Basic Terminology of Energy and Power
 Current Sources of Energy
 Nonrenewable Sources of Energy
 Fossil Fuels
 Nuclear Energy
 Renewable Sources of Energy
 Hydropower
 Biomass
 Wind
 Solar
 Geothermal
 Organization of Book
 Summary
 Suggested Problems
 References and Recommended Reading
 Chapter 2: Classification and Uses of Geothermal Systems
 Key Chapter Objectives
 Classification Schemes Conductive vs. Convective SystemsConductive Systems
 Convective Systems
 Liquid- and Vapor-Dominated Systems
 Vapor-Dominated Systems
 Liquid-Dominated Systems
 Temperature and Uses
 Low-Enthalpy Systems
 Moderate- and High-Enthalpy Systems
 Geologic and Tectonic Setting
 Magmatic vs. Amagmatic Systems
 Types of Geothermal Energy Plants
 Dry Steam Power Plants
 Flash Power Plants
 Binary Geothermal Power Plants
 Hybrid Power Plants
 Importance of Condensers and Power Output
 Direct Use of Geothermal Energy
 Direct Use of Geothermal Fluids
 Case Study: Moana Geothermal Field in Reno, Nevada Ground-Source Heat Pumps (Geoexchange or Geothermal Heat Pumps)Case Study: Kendyl DePoali Middle School in Reno, Nevada
 Summary
 Suggested Problems
 References and Recommended Reading
 Chapter 3: Geology and Heat Architecture of the Earth's Interior
 Key Chapter Objectives
 Earth's Compositional and Rheological Layers
 Earth's Compositional Layers
 Earth's Rheological (Physical) Layers
 Lithosphere
 Asthenosphere
 Mesosphere
 Outer Core
 Inner Core
 Evidence of Earth's Compositional and Rheological Layers
 Sources of Earth's Heat
 Heat Transfer Mechanisms in the Earth
 Conductive Heat Flow Convective (Advective) Heat FlowRayleigh Number
 Convection in the Upper Crust
 Heat Flow Maps
 Summary
 Suggested Problems
 References and Recommended Reading
 Chapter 4: Fundamental Geologic Elements of Geothermal Systems
 Key Chapter Objectives
 Plate Tectonics
 Divergent Plate Boundaries
 Convergent Plate Boundaries
 Transform Plate Boundaries
 Intraplate Settings
 Earth Materials
 Igneous Rocks
 Sedimentary Rocks
 Metamorphic Rocks
 Tectonic Settings of Rock Groups
 Earth Forces and Geologic Structures
 Stress vs. Strain
 Ductile Structures
 Brittle Structures
 Summary Suggested ProblemsReferences and Recommended Reading
 Chapter 5: Subsurface Flow of Geothermal Fluids
 Key Chapter Objectives
 Primary Matrix Porosity and Permeability
 Fracture Porosity and Permeability
 Hydraulic Fracture Conductivity and Permeability
 Fracture Transmissivity
 Flow Rates and Power Output
 Changes in Porosity and Permeability with Depth
 Porosity and Permeability of Producing Geothermal Reservoirs
 Geologic Examples of Matrix Porosity
 Fracture Permeability and Crustal Extension
 Summary
 Suggested Activities
 Suggested Problems
 References and Recommended Reading