Geothermal Energy

Type of study	Follow-up Master
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	541-0580/05
Abbreviation	GE
Course title	Geothermal Energy
Credits	5
Coordinating department	Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.

Osnova předmětu

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

E-learning

E-learning as a part of the lessons is possible.

Povinná literatura

BERMAN, E. R.: Geothermal energy. Park Ridge, N.J.: Noyes Data Corp., 1975. xi, 336 p. p. .
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.

Doporučená literatura

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.

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