Credit Structure: (3-0)3
Catalog Description:
Definition and classification of geothermal systems, heat flow, geothermal
anomalies and their plate tectonic framework. Prospecting for geothermal
resources. Water chemistry in geothermal exploration, estimation of reservoir
temperatures, effects of mixing and underground boiling. Geothermal resource terminology.
Geothermal energy utilization.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to teach the students the selected major aspects of
earth science investigations in geothermal energy exploration and development.
Prerequisites:
None
Textbook(s):
L. Rybach and L.J.P. Muffler, eds., “Geothermal Systems”, John Wiley and Sons Ltd., New York, 1981.
Reference(s):
A.J. Ellis and W.A.J. Mahon, “Chemistry and Geothermal Systems”, Academic Press, Inc., 1977.
J. Goguel, “Geothermics”, McGraw Hill, 1976.
M.J. Economides and P.O Ungemach, eds., “Applied Geothermics”, John Wiley and
Sons Ltd., 1987.
F. Rummel, O. Kappelmeyer and O.A. Herde, “Geothermal Energy”, GEO-Me Systeme GmbH, Bochum, 1991.
Syllabus :
1. Geothermal Systems: Definition and Classification (3 weeks)
2. Prospecting for Geothermal Reservoirs (2 week)
3. Application of Water Chemistry to Geothermal Exploration (4 weeks)
4. Geothermal Resource Assessment (1.5 weeks)
5. Geothermal Energy Utilization (1.5 weeks)
6. Environmental
Aspects of Geothermal Energy Development (2 weeks)
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Students will
be assigned several homeworks and will prepare a term
project based on the evaluation of data from the case histories.
Computer Usage:
Some of the homework assignments may require the use of excell sheets.
Laboratory Work:
None
Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Science: None
Engineering Design: 1 credit
Engineering Sciences: None
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: 2 credits
Instructors:
Nilgün Güleç