Geothermal Energy: From Theoretical Models to Exploration and Development

by Kurt Bucher, Ingrid Stober, Stober Ingrid/ Bucher Kurt

Book Overview

The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible reservoir of thermal energy. This form of energy, known as geothermal energy has been utilized throughout human history in the form of hot water from hot springs. Modern utilization of geothermal energy includes direct use of the heat and its conversion to other forms of energy, mainly electricity. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy and its use is associated with very little...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662501937
• ISBN13: 9783662501931
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"