Volcanology and Geothermal Energy (gnv64)

Volcanology and Geothermal Energy (Los Alamos Series in Basic and Applied Sciences)
By Kenneth Wohletz, Grant Heiken
University of California Press | ISBN: 0520079140 | 1992 | CHM | 450 pages | 11 mb

Most high-temperature geothermal resources develop in volcanic regions, but very few have been successfully explored and developed despite the ever-growing need for renewable energy resources. This is particularly true of the many developing countries that exist in volcanic regions with potential geothermal resources. Because exploration techniques, which must be adapted from the oil industry, are expensive and uncertain, economic growth in these countries remains contingent on the availability and cost of oil. Bridging the gap between academic geologists and drilling engineers, Volcanology and Geothermal Energy is a practical and thorough guide to planning and operating a successful exploration project.