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Geothermal Energy

Course Description: An overview of geothermal energy, geothermal exploration and thermal mapping, geothermal reservoir characterization, temperature and heat transfer analysis in wells, analysis of geothermal well tests for electricity generation, theory and design of geothermal heat pump applications, closed-loop, open-loop, and hybrid geothermal heat pump systems, ground heat exchangers, and district heating and cooling.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Understanding critical awareness in the use of geothermal energy technologies, design, and application.
* Developing graduates' ability to analyze subsystems of geothermal energy systems, such as heat exchangers, pipelines, steam separators, and safety equipment.
Science for analyzing different problems of the geothermal energy system.
* Developing graduates' ability to design and use geothermal heat pump systems.
Developing awareness of the environmental aspect and the impacts of geothermal energy use.

Course outputs :

1.1 Geothermal heat storage tank description.
1.2 Understanding basic concepts and designing closed-loop, open-loop, and hybrid geothermal heat pump systems.
1.3 Understanding how it is used and how geothermal energy is related to other forms of energy.
Understanding Different Power Plants (Dry Steam, Flash Steam, and Binary Cycle)
2.1 Communicate Effectively.
2.2 Use and Application of Information Technology and Numerical Skills
2.3 Develop a foundational understanding of geothermal energy and well performance characteristics.
2.4 Analysis of Heating and Cooling Requirements for Zone Systems.
2.5 Conduct research using specialized research and inquiry methodologies.
2.6 Confronting and analyzing unexpected technical problems.
3.1 Management of specialized tasks and activities in geothermal energy.
3.2 Ability to work in a team.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-05

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