basic equations for describing and modeling geothermal phenomena and technologies /
Aniko Toth, Elemer Bobok
xi, 382 pages :
illustrations (some color) ;
24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
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