541-0580/06 – Geothermal Energy (GE)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Geological EngineeringCredits5
Subject guarantordoc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.Subject version guarantordoc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year2Semesterwinter
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2019/2020Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesHGFIntended for study typesFollow-up Master
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
ZIL0021 Ing. Patricie Karol
KUN109 doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.
LAC0054 Ing. Adam Lacman
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+2
Part-time Credit and Examination 8+8

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.

Additional study materials

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

Active attendance at the lectures. Active attendance at the seminars. Ad hoc presentation as a part of the seminar. Individual or team Seminar paper. Participation in the excursion. Awarding of credit. 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:

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

Full-time form (validity from: 2019/2020 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  1 3
Mandatory attendence participation: The compulsory attendance at the seminars min. 75% per semester. Oral exam with the written preparation.

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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
2024/2025 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2024/2025 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG K Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2024/2025 (N0532A330042) Applied Geology AG P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2024/2025 (N0724A290004) Petroleum Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG K Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (N0532A330042) Applied Geology AG P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (N0724A290004) Petroleum Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG K Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (N0532A330041) Applied Geology AG P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (N0532A330042) Applied Geology AG P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (N0724A290004) Petroleum Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (N0724A290004) Petroleum Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (N0724A290004) Petroleum Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner
ECTS - FMG 2024/2025 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block
ECTS - FMG 2023/2024 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block
ECTS - FMG 2022/2023 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block
ECTS - FMG 2021/2022 Full-time English Optional 501 - Study Office stu. block

Assessment of instruction

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