541-0580/05 – Geothermal Energy (GE)
| Gurantor department | Department of Geological Engineering | Credits | 5 |
| Subject guarantor | doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 2 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | HGF | Intended for study types | Follow-up Master |
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:
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
Active attendance at the seminars.Ad hoc presentation as a part of the seminar. Individual or team Seminar paper. Participation in the excursion.
Examination.
E-learning
E-learning as a part of the lessons is possible.
Other requirements
The compulsory attendance at the seminars min. 75% per semester. Oral exam with the written preparation.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
1. Introduction to the geothermal energy
2. Geothermal systems and an overview of the methods of their utilisation
3. Exploration of the geothermal energy resources
4. Overview of the geothermal resources in the Czech Republic and in the world
5. Drilling and completion of geothermal boreholes
6. Ground source heat pumps
7. Design of the primary borehole exchangers
8. Underground thermal energy storage
9. Design of the geothermal systems
10. Management of the geothermal projects
11. Legal, environmental and risks aspects of the geothermal projects
12. Research and development of the low potential geothermal energy
13. case study I
14. Case study II
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
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