Flow and Heat Transfer in Geothermal Systems. Basic Equations for Describing and Modelling Geothermal Phenomena and Technologies – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9780128002773,9780128005255,0128002778,0128005254

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128002778
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0128002773
• Author: Prof. Aniko N. Toth

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-geologists, and engineers, it offers a practical framework for the application of heat and flow transport theory. Authored by two of the world’s foremost geothermal systems experts, whose combined careers span more than 50 years, this text is a one-stop resource for geothermal system theory and application. It will help geoscientists and engineers navigate the wealth of new research that has emerged on the topic in recent years.

• Presents a practical and immediately implementable framework for understanding and applying heat and flow transport theory
• Features equations for modelling geothermal phenomena and technologies in full detail
• Provides an ideal text for applications in both geophysics and engineering

Table contents:

Chapter 1. What Is Geothermal Energy?

1.1. Introduction

1.2. The Nature and Origin of Geothermal Energy

1.3. Geothermal Reservoirs

Chapter 2. Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

2.1. Elements of Transport Theory

2.2. Balance Equations

2.3. Mechanical Equilibrium of Fluids

Chapter 3. Transport Processes in Geothermal Reservoirs

3.1. Properties of Porous Media

3.2. Darcy’s Law

3.3. The Complex Continuum Model

3.4. The Principle of Conservation of Mass

3.5. The Balance Equation of Momentum

3.6. The Balance Equation of Internal Energy

Chapter 4. Heat Conduction in Rocks

4.1. Differential Equation of Heat Conduction

4.2. Steady One-Dimensional Heat Conduction

4.3. Steady Axisymmetric Heat Conduction

4.4. Transient Axisymmetric Heat Conduction

4.5. Heat Conduction With Heat Generation

4.6. Heat Conduction In and Filling Sinking Sedimentary Basins

Chapter 5. Natural State of Undisturbed Geothermal Reservoirs

5.1. Geothermal Reservoirs in Hydrostatic State

5.2. Consolidation of a Sedimentary Aquifer

5.3. Over-Pressured Geothermal Reservoirs

5.4. Recoverable Fluid Mass by Elastic Expansion

5.5. Thermal Convection Currents in Porous Media

Chapter 6. Two-Dimensional Steady Flow Through Porous Media

6.1. Basic Equation

6.2. Integration of the Conjugate Velocity Field

6.3. Examples of Analytic Functions Representing Two-Dimensional Potential Flows

6.4. Method of Superposition

6.5. The Heles–Shaw Flow

Chapter 7. Flow Through Producing Wells

7.1. Flow Toward the Well in a Porous Reservoir

7.2. The Fluid Upflow Through the Well

7.3. Two-Phase Flow in Wells Induced by Dissolved Gas

7.4. Two-Phase Flow in Wells Induced by Flashing

Chapter 8. Artificial Lift by Submersible Pumps

8.1. Main Types of Downhole Pumps

8.2. Theoretical Head of the Centrifugal Impeller

8.3. Head Losses of Centrifugal Pumps

8.4. Flow in Pipes With Mechanical Energy Addition

8.5. Dimensionless Performance Coefficients

8.6. Cavitation in Submersible Pumps

Chapter 9. Heat Transfer in Wells

9.1. Temperature Distribution of Production Wells

9.2. Temperature Distribution of Injection Wells

Chapter 10. Gathering System of Geothermal Fluids

10.1. One-Dimensional Approximation for Flow in Pipes

10.2. Basic Equations for One-Dimensional Flow in Pipes

10.3. Determination of the Apparent Turbulent Shear Stress According to the Mixing Length Theory

10.4. Turbulent Flow Through Pipes

10.5. Head Loss in Straight Cylindrical Pipes

10.6. Flow Patterns in Horizontal Steam–Water Mixture Flow

10.7. Pressure Loss of a Low-Velocity Superheated Steam Flow

10.8. Heat Transfer of Hot Water Transporting Pipelines

Chapter 11. Geothermal Power Generation

11.1. Change of State of Wet Steam

11.2. The Clausius–Rankine Cycle

11.3. Steam Turbines

11.4. Geothermal Power Plants

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