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Geothermal Energy

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Course Unit Code541-0580/05
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KUN109doc. Ing. Antonín Kunz, Ph.D.
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.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
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.
Course Contents
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
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
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.
MYSLIL, V. Geotermální energie : ekologická energie z hlubin Země - současné možnosti využívání. Praha: Ministerstvo životního prostředí, 2007. 32 s. p.
PETRÁŠ, D. A KOL.: Nízkoteplotní vytápění a obnovitelné zdroje energie, JAGA, Bratislava, 2008, ss. 207
CENK, M. A KOL.: Obnovitelné zdroje energie, FCC PUBLIC, Praha, 2001, ss. 208
CABEZA, LUISA F.: Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems - Methods and Applications. Elsevier, 2015.
Recommended Reading:
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.
PINKA, J., WITTENBERGER, G., ENGEL, J.: Dobývanie ložísk vrtmi. AMS, F BERG, TU Košice, 2006, ss. 227
TYWONIAK, J.: Nízkoenergetické domy. Principy a příklady. Grada Publishing, Praha, 2005, ss. 193
DIPIPPO, R.: Geothermal Power Plants-Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact (4th Edition). Elsevier, 2016.
BREEZE, P.: Power Generation Technologies (2nd Edition). Elsevier, 2014.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit33 17
        ExaminationExamination67 18