541-0580/04 – Geothermal Energy (GE)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Geological EngineeringCredits4
Subject guarantordoc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.Subject version guarantordoc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory
Year2Semesterwinter
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2016/2017Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesHGFIntended for study typesFollow-up Master
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
KUN109 doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.
POR041 Ing. Michal Matloch Porzer, Ph.D.
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit and Examination 2+1

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the individual types of geothermal systems, i.e. from high-potential systems to low enthalpy systems. Then to be able to apply theoretical knowledge in proposing researches and searching for these geothermal sources. In the framework of exercise to master the selection of technologies for low-temperature areas and the design of the low enthalpy geothermal borehole exchangers.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Individual consultations
Tutorials

Summary

Possibilities of geothermal energy utilization, types of geothermal systems and methods of theirs utilization, hydrothermal systems, geopressure systems, hot dry rock systems, magmatic systems, research a methodology of geothermal systems prospection, location of geothermal resources in the Czech Republic and abroad, geothermal energy and nature, geothermal boreholes, low potential energy and locality, economy of heat pumps.

Compulsory literature:

BERMAN, E. R.: Geothermal energy. Park Ridge, N.J.: Noyes Data Corp., 1975. xi, 336 p. p. ISBN 0815505639. SAMUEL, G. R.: Downhole Drilling Tools. Theory and Practice for Engineers and Students. Gulf Publishing Company Houston, Texas, USA ss. 648, 2007. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.. ASHRAE GreenGuide - Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings (5th Edition). American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 2018. CABEZA, LUISA F.: Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems - Methods and Applications. Elsevier, 2015.

Recommended literature:

TREVOR M. LETCHER: Future Energy - Improved, Sustainable and Clean Options our Planet. Elsevier, Netherlands, 2008. DIPIPPO, R.: Geothermal Power Plants - Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact (4th Edition). Elsevier, 2016. ZEKTSER, IGOR S. EVERETT, LORNE G.: Ground Water Resources of the World and Their Use. National Ground Water Association, 2006. BREEZE, P.: Power Generation Technologies (2nd Edition). Elsevier, 2014.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

Seminar paper when required. Exam consisting of written and oral part.

E-learning

E - learning set of lectures available.

Other requirements

Study of recommend literature.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

1. Basic terminology 2. Introduction to Geothermal Energy 3. Geothermal Resources and reservoirs 4. Geothermal Reservoir Engineering 5. Chemistry of Thermal Fluids 6. Shallow Geothermal Systems 7. Direct Use of Geothermal Energy 8. Geothermal Energy for Power Generation 9. Environmental Effects of Geothermal Energy 10. Costs and Financial Risks of Geothermal Projects 11. Design of Geothermal Boreholes 12. Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Systems 13. Case Study - High Enthalpy Project 14. Case Study - Low Enthalpy Project

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2016/2017 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Credit and Examination Credit and Examination 100 (100) 51
        Credit Credit 33  17
        Examination Examination 67  18 3
Mandatory attendence participation: attendance at lectures recommended, other forms of teaching min. 75% účast na přednáškách doporučená, na ostatních formách výuky min. 75%

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: Participation in agreed guided consultations 100%. Processing seminar papers according to the assignment. Presentation of results of seminar papers.

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Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2022/2023 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (N2110) Geological Engineering (2101T003) Geological Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner
ECTS - FMG 2020/2021 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block
ECTS - FMG 2019/2020 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block

Assessment of instruction

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