Geothermal Energy In The Ussr

A painstaking account of the Soviet’s research and development program for harnessing geothermal energy. The book describes methods of geophysical exploration and drilling techniques, flow tests of geothermal wells and the effect of thermolift, evaluation of thermal water resources and their commercial assessment. Among contents: overview of hydrothermal conditions by regions with geothermal potential and exploitable resources, problems and prospects for geothermal energy use.

Some of the geothermal areas in the Soviet Union which may support electric generating stations are described. The plants at Pauzhetka (single-flash steam), at Paratunka (Freon binary), and at Bolshoye-Bannoye (multi-flash steam) are described in technical detail. The reference list contains some of the most recent sources of information on geothermal power plant developments in the Soviet Union.