{"product_id":"geothermal-energy-mary-h-dickson-9781844071845","title":"Geothermal Energy: Utilization and Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeothermal energy refers to the heat contained within the Earth that generates geological phenomena on a planetary scale. Today, this term is often associated with man's efforts to tap into this vast energy source. Geothermal Energy: utilization and technology is a detailed reference text, describing the various methods and technologies used to exploit the earth's heat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with an overview of geothermal energy and the state of the art, leading international experts in the field cover the main applications of geothermal energy, including: \u003cbr\u003eelectricity generation \u003cbr\u003espace and district heating \u003cbr\u003espace cooling \u003cbr\u003egreenhouse heating \u003cbr\u003eaquaculture \u003cbr\u003eindustrial applications \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe final third of the book focuses upon environmental impact and economic, financial and legal considerations, providing a comprehensive review of these topics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter is written by a different author, but to a set style, beginning with aims and objectives and ending with references, self-assessment questions and answers. Case studies are included throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhilst written primarily for professionals and students interested in learning more about geothermal energy, the book also offers those new to the field and the general geothermal community an opportunity to understand and review the potential of this exciting alternative energy source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished with UNESCO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary H. Dickson,Mario Fanelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1844071847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781844071845\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/03\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.46w x 0.73d","brand":"Mary H. Dickson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48486173343999,"sku":"9781844071845","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5488fa04-134c-4fb9-b454-45a402eb8307.jpg?v=1778054158","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/geothermal-energy-mary-h-dickson-9781844071845","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}