Global Agency of Geosciences Experts
Understand the basics to properly measure and proccess the geothermal data to generate geothermal energy and convert it efficienlty into electricity
Profesionnals with a Scientific background.
Background in Geosciences, petroleum geology or basic Petroleum Engineer knowledge
5 Session
Thermal structure of the Earth Thermodynamic state functions (Gibbs equations, Maxwell relations) Energy budget of the Earth Thermal regime of the Earth, plate tectonics and geothermal systems
Heat transport by diffusion (steady state: conduction) and fluid-driven advection Thermal conductivity and diffusivity Specific heat capacity and thermal capacity Radiogenic heat generation rate
Temperature and thermal conductivity Specific heat capacity Radiogenic heat generation rate Porosity and density
Temperature corrections regarding:
Technical perturbations
– Equilibration after borehole shut-in
– Borehole free convection
– Borehole in- and outflow
Natural steady-state and transient effects
– Topography
– Climate change
– Erosion and uplift, sedimentation and subsidence
Calculation of temperature gradient
Calculation of heat flow
Definition of geothermal energy Types of geothermal resources Direct use of geothermal heat Space heating and cooling Commercial and industrial applications Technological and economical aspects of direct use
– Earth coupled heat extraction systems
– Hydrothermal heating systems
Geothermal reservoir development Integrating of structural, geological, and geophysical data into a numerical model for simulating flow and heat transport in geothermal reservoirs Step-out exploration and field development Geothermal power generation: Technological and economical aspects of geothermal power
generation
– Natural steam power plants
– Binary power plants
– Power plants for Hot Dry Rock or Enhanced
Geothermal Systems
– Technical, economic and ecological aspects
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