Course

Geothermal Energy Systems (ENP130)

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that is based on heat from the earth's crust. In this course students will get an introduction to what it takes to build a geothermal energy system and how one can make calculations to assess the efficiency of the system.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2021-2022. Merk at det kan komme endringer.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Fakta

Emnekode

ENP130

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Autumn

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

The course provides general knowledge of geothermal energy and techniques for energy conversion and distribution. The effect of parameters such as temperature gradient, well diameter and flow for geothermal energy production will be studied, both for shallow and deep systems:

- Heating and cooling using heat pumps

- Steam cycles for the production of electricity with superheated steam, wet steam with steam separation and dual systems (Organic Rankine Cycles)

- The possibility of using existing oil and gas wells for geothermal energy production

- Cost analyzes for various geothermal installations

Learning outcome

This course will provide students with a broad and basic understanding of geothermal energy resources and energy conversion technologies. Students should be able to apply knowledge in drilling and thermodynamics to assess real geothermal systems. They will gain insight into both shallow and deep geothermal wells and technologies for energy conversion and distribution.

Forkunnskapskrav

Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics (FYS200)

Exam

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Course coordinator:

Mohammad Mansouri

Method of work

Lectures and submission of mandatory exercises (group work).

Åpent for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor in Engineering Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Course coordinator:

Mohammad Mansouri

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1