Geothermal Science I

Course	SE-829-GS1
Semester	20241
ETCS	5
Core	No

Year	1. year
Semester	Spring 2024
Level of course	6. Second cycle, advanced
Type of course	Elective
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	Taught as a module course in combination with other geothermal courses.
Lecturer	No lecturer found.
Content
This course is an introduction to the science of geothermal systems. It builds an understanding of how a geothermal system works, and how to assess the available energy in order that it may be used in a sustainable manner. The first part of the course is an introduction to types of geothermal systems and the tectonic setting, and the important hydraulic and thermal rock parameters. Special attention is paid to the characteristics of Icelandic geothermal systems. Following this the course contains material on geothermal surface features, geochemistry and fluid-rock interaction in high-temperature geothermal systems and geophysical exploration techniques. The last section of the course consists of exploration well siting, conceptual modelling and methods of resource assessment. There is at least one field visit. Types of Geothermal systems and geologic environments Surface Manifestation & Environments Geothermal fluid geochemistry and fluid-rock interaction Geothermal Production Challenges & Environmental impact Basic understanding of geophysical exploration techniques for geothermal systems The role of, the processes, and the information from, an exploration drilling program Resource assessment and conceptual modelling of geothermal systems
Learning outcome - Objectives
Types of Geothermal systems and geologic environments Surface Manifestation & Environments Geothermal fluid geochemistry and fluid-rock interaction Geothermal Production Challenges & Environmental impact Basic understanding of geophysical exploration techniques for geothermal systems The role of, the processes, and the information from, an exploration drilling program Resource assessment and conceptual modelling of geothermal systems
Course assessment
Project based
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Daily lectures and assignments.
Language of instruction	English