Geothermics

Heat Flow in the Lithosphere
2014
ISBN: 978-3-319-02510-0
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 119 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 2117 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences

After a brief review of global tectonics and the structure of the crust and upper mantle, the basic relations of conductive heat transport and the rock thermal properties are introduced as well as the various methods for measuring thermal conductivity and heat generation due to the decay of radioactive elements. The authors analyze geothermal flow and the thermal state of the lithosphere and deep interior and discuss the fundamental problems related to the formation, upwelling mechanisms, solidification and cooling of magmas. The text presents analytical methods that allow us to gain information on heat and groundwater flow from the analyses of temperature–depth data. It also provides ample data and examples to facilitate understanding of the different topics. This book is useful to researchers and graduate students interested in pure and applied geothermics.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pasquale, Vincenzo

Chiozzi, Paolo

Verdoya, Massimo

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Geothermale Energie
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Lithosphere Structure and Dynamics.- Heat Conduction and Thermal Parameters.- Thermal State.- Temperature and Magmatic Processes.- Heat in the Groundwater Flow.