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GEOTHERM 602 : Geothermal Energy Technology

Postgraduate course

Project description

The course provide an introduction to Geothermal Engineering, it is designed to give an overview of the use of fundamentals (Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics and Heat transfer) in geothermal engineering. This is to ensure that all students learn a basic level of understanding geothermal and reservoir engineering starting from: geothermal drilling, well testing, steam field equipment, power plants and direct use applications of geothermal energy. This is with focus on hands on field activity to give the students a feel of the different designs of geothermal utilization facility and the ability to compare and contracts different plant components. Also an appreciation of geothermal drilling and well testing equipment.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of thermodynamics and their applications in geothermal energy applications and solve practical problems (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals heat transfer: Fourier law of thermal conduction, Newton�s law of cooling, the Stefan Boltzmann law on thermal radiation and their applications in the geothermal energy. Solve practical problems in geothermal heat transfer. (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals laws of fluid mechanics and their applications in the geothermal engineering. Solve practical problems of geothermal steam and liquid flow in geothermal pipelines. (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering classifications of the different types of geothermal systems and the impact of this classification on the geothermal resource development and management (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Develop and demonstrate an understanding to the principles of geothermal drilling, coring, site preparations and drilling equipment (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Analyse and evaluate down-hole measurement methods and the tools and techniques to assess geothermal well performance (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal fluid reinjection and the environmental impact. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)