Geothermal systems in the energy transition era : applications, benefits, challenges and future outlook / Mamdouh Assad, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Assad, Mamdouh El Haj, author.

Alhuyi Nazari, Mohammad, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy transition.

Geothermal resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2026]

Summary:

Geothermal Systems in the Energy Transition Era: Applications, Benefits, Challenges and Future Outlook offers a comprehensive synthesis of the fundamentals, advancements, and contemporary applications of geothermal energy in a single volume.

Contents:

Front Cover

Geothermal Systems in the Energy Transition Era: Applications, Benefits, Challenges and Future Outlook

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

About the authors

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 Shifting toward clean energy technologies: importance, obstacles, and drivers

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Geothermal energy

1.1.2 Solar energy

1.1.3 Wind energy

1.1.4 Bioenergy

1.1.5 Hydropower

1.2 Importance of renewable energy development and the drivers

1.3 Challenges and obstacles for development of renewable energy systems

1.4 Concluding remarks

Acknowledgment

References

2 Geothermal energy sources: introduction and classification of different resources

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Classification of geothermal energy resources

2.2.1 Depth of resources

2.2.2 Origin

2.2.3 Enthalpy

2.2.4 Exergy

2.3 Enhanced geothermal systems

2.4 Concluding remarks

3 Heat exchangers and their applications in geothermal energy systems

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Energy and exergy analyses of heat exchangers

3.3 Heat exchangers in geothermal energy systems

3.3.1 Ground heat exchangers

3.3.2 Other heat exchangers

3.4 Concluding remarks

4 Energy and exergy analyses of geothermal power plants

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Dry steam power plant

4.3 Thermodynamic analysis

4.4 Exergy analysis

4.5 Single-flash steam power plant

4.6 Mass balance

4.7 Energy balance

4.8 Exergy analysis

4.9 Double-flash steam power plant

4.10 Mass balance

4.11 Energy balance

4.12 Exergy analysis

4.13 Binary power plant

4.14 Exergy analysis

4.15 Remarks

5 Thermodynamic analysis of geothermal organic Rankine cycles

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Methodology

5.2.1 Thermodynamic analysis.

5.2.1.1 Simple organic Rankine cycle analysis

5.2.1.2 Analysis of regenerative organic Rankine cycle

5.2.1.3 Analysis of organic Rankine cycle with preheater

5.2.2 Sample calculations of energy analysis

5.2.3 Exergy analysis

5.2.3.1 Simple organic Rankine cycle

5.2.3.2 Regenerative organic Rankine cycle

5.2.3.3 Organic Rankine cycle with preheater

5.3 Results and discussion

5.3.1 Analysis of different ORC configurations at the same inlet geothermal fluid temperature

5.3.2 Analysis of different ORC configurations at different inlet geothermal fluid temperatures

5.3.3 Analysis of different organic fluids of ORC performance with preheater

5.4 Conclusion and recommendations

6 Applications of geothermal heat pumps

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 Objectives

6.2 Methodology

6.2.1 Technical analysis

6.2.1.1 System components, working principle, and design

6.2.1.2 Installation factors

6.2.1.3 Performance metrics

6.2.1.4 Advancements and technological innovations

6.2.2 Environmental and economic analysis

6.2.3 Case studies: commercial, residential, and agricultural applications

6.2.4 Sustainable development goals

6.2.5 Challenges

6.3 Results

6.4 Discussion

6.4.1 Future recommendations

6.5 Conclusion

7 Geothermal heat pumps

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Advantages and disadvantages of heat pumps

7.2.1 Advantages

7.2.1.1 Energy efficiency

7.2.1.2 Environmental benefits

7.2.1.3 Long lifespan

7.2.1.4 Reliable heating and cooling

7.2.1.5 Low operating costs

7.2.1.6 Quiet operation

7.2.1.7 Incentives and rebates

7.2.1.8 Space efficiency

7.2.1.9 All-in-one solution

7.2.2 Disadvantages

7.2.2.1 High initial installation costs

7.2.2.2 Limited availability of installation contractors.

7.2.2.3 Space requirements for ground loops

7.2.2.4 Long payback period

7.2.2.5 Potential for ground loop performance degradation

7.2.2.6 Not ideal for all locations

7.2.2.7 Energy use for pumping and circulation

7.2.2.8 Aesthetic impact of installation

7.2.2.9 Need for regular maintenance

7.2.2.10 Water use in closed-loop systems

7.3 Types of heat pumps

7.3.1 Geothermal heat pumps

7.4 Basic operating principles of geothermal heat pumps

7.4.1 Geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling

7.4.1.1 Heating mode

7.4.1.2 Cooling mode

7.4.1.3 Cooling mode

7.5 Numerical examples

7.6 Soil temperature

7.7 Length of vertical ground heat exchanger

7.8 Temperature distribution in U-tube ground heat exchanger

7.9 Types of operating fluids for heat pumps

7.10 Leading countries in geothermal heat pumps

8 Thermodynamic analysis of geothermal absorption chillers

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 Advantages and disadvantages of absorption chiller

8.2 Water-lithium bromide solution properties

8.2.1 Composition

8.2.2 Water-lithium bromide solutions' vapor pressure

8.2.3 Water-lithium bromide solution specific enthalpy

8.3 Steady flow analysis of single-effect H2O/lithium bromide absorption chiller

8.3.1 Mass balance

8.3.2 Energy balance

8.3.3 Reversible absorption chiller

8.4 Single-flash steam power plant analysis

8.4.1 Mass balance

8.4.2 Energy balance

8.4.2.1 Expansion valve

8.4.2.2 Separator

8.4.2.3 Steam turbine

8.4.2.4 Condenser

8.4.2.5 Mixing point

8.4.2.6 Pump

8.5 Remarks

9 4E analyses of flash geothermal power plants

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Thermodynamic analysis

9.2.1 Single-flash geothermal power plant

9.2.1.1 Mass balance

9.2.1.2 Energy balance

9.2.1.3 Exergy balance.

9.2.1.4 Optimum separator temperature

9.2.2 Double-flash geothermal power plant

9.2.2.1 Mass balance

9.2.2.2 Energy balance

9.2.2.3 Exergy balance

9.3 Economic analysis

9.4 Exergoenvironmental analysis

9.5 Results and discussion

9.6 Conclusion

Nomenclature

Abbreviations

10 Advances and challenges in geothermal freshwater production: a comprehensive review

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Geothermal energy and freshwater production

10.3 Recent technological advances in geothermal freshwater production

10.3.1 Enhanced geothermal systems

10.3.2 Geothermal reverse osmosis

10.3.3 Geothermal multistage flash or multieffect distillation

10.3.4 Geothermal hybrid systems

10.3.5 Geothermal multieffect distillation with mechanical vapor compression

10.4 Environmental implications of geothermal freshwater production

10.4.1 Habitat destruction and land use

10.4.2 Fluid disposal and reinjection

10.4.3 Gas emissions

10.4.4 Induced seismicity

10.4.5 Ground deformation

10.5 Economic and technical challenges linked with geothermal freshwater production

10.5.1 Economic challenges

10.5.2 Technical challenges

10.6 Global case studies of geothermal freshwater production

10.6.1 Iceland

10.6.2 Greece

10.6.3 Tunisia

10.6.4 Yemen

10.7 Conclusion

11 Polygeneration systems with geothermal energy: benefits, operating principles, and influential factors

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Polygeneration systems with geothermal and hybrid sources

11.2.1 Energy and exergy analysis

11.2.2 Polygeneration systems with geothermal source

11.2.3 Polygeneration systems with hybrid energy sources

11.3 Challenges and opportunities

11.4 Concluding remarks

12 Dry rock geothermal energy: current status, challenges and future prospects.

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Dry rock geothermal systems' principles and technology

12.2.1 Basic concepts

12.2.2 Technological progress

12.2.2.1 Drilling technologies

12.2.2.2 Reservoir engineering

12.2.2.3 Thermal energy conversion

12.2.2.4 Monitoring and control systems

12.3 Global status and case studies

12.3.1 Current global development

12.3.2 Case studies

12.3.2.1 Soultz-sous-Forêts, France

12.3.2.2 Cooper Basin, Australia

12.3.2.3 Newberry Volcano, United States

12.3.2.4 United Downs Deep Geothermal Project, United Kingdom

12.3.2.5 Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy initiative, United States

12.4 Technical challenges and solutions

12.4.1 Reservoir creation and management

12.4.1.1 Fracture network optimization

12.4.1.2 Flow short-circuiting

12.4.1.3 Thermal drawdown

12.4.2 Drilling challenges

12.4.2.1 High-temperature environments

12.4.2.2 Hard rock drilling

12.4.2.3 Well integrity

12.4.3 Induced seismicity management

12.4.3.1 Traffic light systems

12.4.3.2 Staged stimulation

12.4.3.3 Advanced seismic monitoring

12.5 Environmental considerations

12.5.1 Environmental benefits

12.5.1.1 Low carbon emissions

12.5.1.2 Small land footprint

12.5.1.3 Reliability and dispatchability

12.5.2 Environmental challenges

12.5.2.1 Water usage

12.5.2.2 Potential for groundwater contamination

12.5.2.3 Land-use conflicts

12.6 Economic feasibility and market integration

12.6.1 Current cost structure

12.6.1.1 Capital costs

12.6.1.2 Operating costs

12.6.1.3 Levelized cost of energy

12.6.2 Financing challenges and opportunities

12.6.2.1 Risk mitigation instruments

12.6.2.2 Staged development approaches

12.6.2.3 Public-private partnership

12.6.3 Policy support mechanisms.

12.6.3.1 Feed-in tariffs and power purchase agreements.

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