| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 344 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)) |
| Series |
Springer hydrogeology |
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Springer hydrogeology.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Theoretical background -- Underground thermal regime -- Geothermal heat pump -- Shallow geothermal systems with closed-loop geothermal heat exchangers -- Shallow geothermal systems with open-loop geothermal heat exchangers -- Obtaining terrain thermal parameters -- Environ mental impacts -- Management and governance of shallow geothermal energy resources -- Legal framework for regulation -- Example of application (1): the management of shallow geothermal energy resources in the city of Zaragoza -- Example of the application (2): the exploitation of shallow geothermal energy resources in the Canary Islands |
| Summary |
This book is the outcome of more than a decade of research and technical development activities at Spains Geological Survey (IGME) concerning shallow geothermal energy, which were pursued in collaboration with other public bodies and European entities. It presents a compilation of papers on the theoretical foundations of, and practical aspects needed to understand the thermal regime of the topmost subsoil, up to 400 m deep, and the exceptional properties that this underground environment offers, which make it the ideal thermal reservoir for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). In the books first section, the basic theory of thermodynamics as applied to shallow geothermal energy, heat transfer and fluid mechanics in the geological porous medium is developed. The nature of the subsoils thermal regime in general and in the urban environment in particular is described. The second section introduces readers to the fundamental aspects of thermal installations equipped with geothermal heat pumps, describes the types of geothermal exchangers most commonly used, and reviews the techniques used to obtain the thermal parameters of the terrain. It also discusses the potential environmental impacts of shallow geothermal activity and corresponding management strategies, as well as the legal aspects of its regulation for the governance of shallow geothermal resources in the EU in general and Spain in particular. In closing, the book highlights examples of the methodologies applications, developed by IGME in the city of Zaragoza and the Canary Islands. The theoretical foundations, systematics and concrete applications make the book a valuable reference source for hydrogeologists, engineers and specialized technicians alike |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Translated from Spanish |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 15, 2022) |
| Subject |
Geothermal resources.
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geothermal power.
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Geothermal resources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Garrido Schneider, Eduardo Antonio, author
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Mejías Moreno, Miguel, author
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Santamarta Cerezal, Juan Carlos, author
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| ISBN |
9783030922580 |
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3030922588 |
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