This course aims to provide an understanding of deep geothermal energy. By the end of the course, learners will be able to comprehend geothermal energy, high- to medium-enthalpy steam fields, hot dry rock fields, locating high-enthalpy geothermal fields, geothermal power plants, direct heating using geothermal energy, and the pros and cons, and future of geothermal energy. The course teaches skills in identifying geothermal fields, operating geothermal power plants, and evaluating the sustainability of geothermal energy. The teaching method includes lectures, readings, and case studies. This course is intended for individuals interested in renewable energy sources, geology, or environmental sustainability.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Geothermal energy
- 1 Geothermal energy
- 2 High- to medium-enthalpy steam fields
- 2 High- to medium-enthalpy steam fields
- 3 Hot dry rock (HDR) fields
- 3 Hot dry rock (HDR) fields
- 4 Locating high-enthalpy geothermal fields
- 4 Locating high-enthalpy geothermal fields
- 5 Geothermal power plants
- 5 Geothermal power plants
- 6 Direct heating using geothermal energy
- 6 Direct heating using geothermal energy
- 7 The pros and cons, and future of geothermal energy
- 7 The pros and cons, and future of geothermal energy
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements
