Geothermal Energy in the USSR: A Survey of Resources, Methodology, Geology, and Use

A painstaking account of the Soviets 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.