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Cyprus International University
TR

GEOTHERMAL ENGINEERING

Course
PNGE391 - GEOTHERMAL ENGINEERING
Department
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hilmi DİNDAR
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Within the scope of this course, the students will be given an introduction to the physical and technical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Topics covered will include the basic principles and information related to geological rock formations and relevant porosity, permeability and hydrology, heat transfer and flow mechanisms in porous media. Furthermore, a thorough study of heat exchange systems, various types of geothermal reservoirs and facilities, and design aspects will be intensively discussed with the students. Geothermal engineering course will also extensively survey political, economic, ecological, and social aspects of geothermal energy development in various regions all around the globe.

GEOTHERMAL ENGINEERING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
midterm Midterm 40
final Final 40
essay Assignment 20
Total 100

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Geothermal Energy
Week 2 Geothermal Resources and Exploration
Week 3 Geothermal Resources and Exploration
Week 4 Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals
Week 5 Geothermal Drilling Techniques
Week 6 Geothermal Drilling Techniques
Week 7 Well Performance and Wellbore Physics
Week 8 Electricity Generation: Dry Steam and Flash Steam Plants
Week 9 Electricity Generation: Binary Cycle Plants
Week 10 Direct Use and Geothermal Heat Pumps
Week 11 Direct Use and Geothermal Heat Pumps
Week 12 Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Week 13 Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Week 14 Surbit Products: Co-production and Mineral Extraction
Week 15 Environmental, Economic, and Regulatory Aspects

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 DiPippo, R. (2016). *Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Environmental Impact*. Butterworth-Heinemann.
  2. 02 Horne, R. N. (2006). *Modern Well Test Analysis*. Technology Tutorials Inc.
  3. 03 International Geothermal Association (IGA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office archives
  4. 04 Lecture Notes

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

Program Outcomes

  1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  5. Should have the ability to access information.
  6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
  14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  26. Should have the skills to work individually.
  27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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