In this interdisciplinary course, historical evaluation of geothermal energy, power production and district heating application with geothermal fluids and other geothermal applications regarding to geothermal energy systems are explained. Different geothermal power production methods are evaluated from Turkey and from the world cases. Environmental effects of geothermal power plant are also examined in this course.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to;
Understand the basics of geothermal systems and be aware of geothermal fluids.
Understand to establish geothermal power production from geothermal fluids.
Understand different geothermal power cycles with case studies from Turkey and the world.
Understand different geothermal power cycles with case studies from Turkey and the world.
Understand geothermal district heating application and other direct applications of geothermal fluids.
Understand environmental effects of geothermal power plants and finance of geothermal power projects.
Gain ability to work in multi-disiplinary teams
Fully Online
“Chemistry and Geothermal Systems”. A.J Ellis, W.A.J. Mahon. 1977. Academic Press, United Kingdom Edition published by Academic Press. ISBN:0-12-237450-9.
Scientific papers
Theoretical lectures(Lecture), Study time for Theoretical Lectures (Lecture), Team/Group Work, Project, Project presentation, Midterm(s), Study time for midterm(s), Final exam, Study time for final exam
Requires consent of instructor for non-faculty students
Attendance is required (70%).
Course Content
Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources
Introduction to Geothermal Energy Systems
Geothermal Energy Applications
Geothermal Explorations, geothermal reservoirs and fluids.
Geothermal Drillings and Well Test Systems
Geothermal Energy Regulations in Turkey
MT
Geothermal Power Productions-Case Studies from Turkey and from the World
Geothermal Power Cycle Types
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling and other applications
Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants
Project Development for Geothermal Power Production
Environmental Effect Geothermal Power Plants
Geothermal Project Finance and AI Applications at Geothermal Systems
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Educational Support for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Bilgi Accessible Education Unit as early as possible in the term. Bilgi Accessible Education Unit will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. For more information, visit http://step.bilgi.edu.tr/en/ogrenci-destek-merkezi/bilgi-accessible-education-unit/
