Introduction to geothermal energy systems instructor. We are very grateful to beata for writing up her lecture notes in such an excellent way and thus make the. Nov 10, 2014 an invited lecture given to the mcgill energy association in montreal, canada on nov 6, 2014. Geothermal energy geothermal energy natural gas scribd. The site should have a shallow aquifer to allow injection of water. Geothermal energy currently supplies less than 1 percent of.
Introduction to geothermal energy just energy blog. Department of energys officeof energy efficiency and renewable energy. Many lecture sessions are split in two, with separate lecturers, presentations, and readings for each part. Lectures and readings introduction to sustainable energy. Pdf this lecture note is part of the green energy systems ges course developed and taught by professor yehia khalil at yale university. Because of limited fossil fuel resources, increased demand, and environmental impacts alternative and renewable sources of energy are needed. Geothermal energy free download as powerpoint presentation. All lecture slides posted below are used with permission of the authors. Khalil course entitled green energy systems ges which he taught for several years at yale college, yale university, new haven, ct 06520, usa the. Lecture notes on geothermal energy mechanical engineering. Geothermal energy a renewable energy source for electricity generation 2. The earth looking inward currently we are focused on looking outward for a solution e.
This book addresses the societal aspects of harnessing geothermal resources for different uses, such as power production, heating and cooling. Tectonic plate boundaries in iceland geothermal energy is the heat that can be extracted from the interior of the earth for generation of electricity or for direct use such as residential heating, swimming pools etc. Using renewables like geothermal resources avoids price spikes inherent in fossil fuel resource markets. Here you can download the free lecture notes of renewable energy sources pdf notes res pdf notes materials with multiple file links to download. A first course in renewable energy iap 2009 massachusetts institute of technology instructor mohammadreza alam phd course description this is an engineering introduction to renewable energy technologies and potentials. These include wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy and geothermal energy.
Missoula college the university of montana nrgy 246. Water and or steam carry the geothermal energy to the earths surface. Presentation on geothermal energy linkedin slideshare. Gerber, energy conversion lecture notes geothermal energy, 2009. Pdf lecture notes on geothermal energy wiekert visser. This free course, understanding deep geothermal energy, considers one of these alternative sources, geothermal energy, derived from the interior heat of the earth, and the potential for this alternative to supplant fossil and nuclear fuel to power social needs fast enough to avoid the likelihood of future global warming and other kinds of. Nuclear, biomass and hydroelectric make up most of the rest. Fossil fuels fossil fuel energy is derived from the stability of the product molecules of combustion co2 and h2o relative to the hydrocarbon and o2. Renewable energy sources notes pdf res notes pdf book starts with the topics the scope of these notes, definition of renewable energy, basic principles, and features, sustainable potential. However, nationally and globally, the demand for geothermal power generation is tempered by the high upfront costs and earlystage risk associated with geothermal development.
In the winter, heat is removed from the earth and delivered to the. Geothermal energy and society adele manzella springer. Mar 30, 2018 page 1 lecture notes on geothermal energy yehia khalil, ph. The course aims to introduce a general engineeringscience audience to the basic concepts of renewable energy. Geothermal education office, tiburon, california geothermal energy. Energy conversion processes for the use of geothermal heat. Additional readings are listed on the related resources page. Geothermal installed current and planned nameplate generating capacity in mw e. The energy produced within the sun is responsible for a multitude of other renewable energies such as wind and hydropower as well as renewable energy carriers such as solid or liquid biofuels. Pv, csp, bioenergy, wind, etc looking inward for geothermal energy requires improved technology and understanding of subsurface environments mit laboratory for energy and the environment. Pdf lecture notes on geothermal energy researchgate. What are the different ways in which geothermal energy can be used. Energy production 85% of energy is generated using fossil fuels. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity.
On the map above, the major oilproducing basins of all types in the u. Geothermal energy is converted to produce to electricity. So, geothermal energy is heat from within the earth. Geothermal energy is heat derived within the subsurface of the earth.
Beneath the surface or crust of the earth, there are a number of heatproducing layers of rock, minerals, and magma, including the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. The presence of geothermal deposits in form of hot geothermal fluid is a sign of a good site. An invited lecture given to the mcgill energy association in montreal, canada on nov 6, 2014. Department of energy s officeof energy efficiency and renewable energy. The united states is the country with the greatest geothermal energy production direct district heating system use hot water from springs or reservoirs near the surface. A geothermal teacher guide for grades 912 energy education and workforce development this educational material is brought to you by the u. Gg 140 lecture 34 renewable energy open yale courses. Table of contents solar energy 1 energy from the sun 1 early solar energy commercial adaption 3 applications of solar technology 3 architecture and urban planning 4. It includes simple definitions, descriptions, and figures and cites key national reports that provide further information.
Course on energy technology and policy cee global energy situation. Geothermal energy is often used nowadays, however, to indicate that part of the earths heat that can, or could, be recovered and exploited by man, and it is in this sense that we will use. Basics of geothermal energy production and use gives an overview of what you should know about this renewable energy resource. The word geothermal comes from the greek words geo earth and therme heat. Geothermal heating and cooling of both commercial and residential buildings is already widespread throughout the world. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and. An overview on resources and potential ruggero bertani enel green power, italy abstract electricity is produced by geothermal in 24 countries, five of which obtain 1522% of their national electricity production from geothermal energy. Introduction to geothermal energy lecture ryan libbey. Since the beginning of mankind, we have made use of wood, water, and fossil fuels as a means of heating and making machines. Geothermal energy is an investment in stable, predictable costs. The geothermal heat pump ghp is used for extracting heat from warm shallow groundwater.
Energy resource decisions made now for sources of electric power have 4050 year consequences, or longer. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because. Lecture notes massachusetts institute of technology. Hot water near the earths surface can be piped directly into buildings and industries for heat. These turbines ideally need to be located in areas where there is strong wind and low atmospheric turbulence. Khalil course entitled green energy systems ges which he taught for several years at yale college, yale university, new haven, ct. Investing in geothermal power now pays off for decades to come. Energy from wind is acquired through the use of large wind turbines. Principles, applications, case studies and environmental impact by ronald dipippo now in its new edition, this single resource covers all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation using fundamental scientific and engineering principles. Create a data table in your journalnotesbinder paper. There is great potential for increasing the direct use of the earths heat, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Understanding deep geothermal energy openlearn open. Geology of oil and gas 091020 energy truefalse quiz 082820 energy supply and demand overview 0903090520 part 1 part 2.
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