Geothermal Energy


Basic notions. Heat transfer mechanisms. Heat sources in Earth’s interior. Thermal state of the Earth’s interior. Geothermal fields. Origin of geothermal waters. Classification of hydrothemal systems. High enthalpy geothermal energy (production of geothermal fluid, electricity production, performance indices, environmental impact). Low enthalpy geothermal energy (production of geothermal fluid, mathematical simulation of flow and heat transfer in geothermal aquifers, uses of geothermal energy, environmental impact). Hot dry rocks. Financial evaluation of geothermal resources. Exploration and assessment of geothermal resources. Legal framework.

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Undergraduate

(A+)

Instructors: Konstantinos Katsifarakis
Department: Civil Engineering
Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Subject: Earth and Related Environmental Sciences
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