The book discusses the types and reserves of geothermal resources, physical and chemical properties of single- and two-phase multicomponent geothermal coolants, scientific and technical problems of their use in the energy sector. An analysis of the development of geothermal energy technologies in Russia and abroad is given. The patterns and processes underlying modern geothermal energy are outlined. Technological schemes and features of the transformation of the energy of a geothermal coolant into electricity are considered.
The results of Russian scientific and technical developments in the field of geothermal energy are presented. Information about the design and technical characteristics of the equipment of domestic geothermal power plants and heat supply systems is given. Ways to improve the reliability and efficiency of geothermal power equipment are proposed.
