Geothermal Energy
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the student the basic and applicative concepts of the energy production by means of low-temperature geothermal sources (geoexchange). The course also provides the basics of groundwater flow and heat transport numerical modeling in aquifers resulting from the use of geo-exchangers. The course also analyzes heat exchange processes highlighting the geological parameters that influence the yield, use and management of geothermal systems.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the basic and applicative concepts related to the energy production by means of low-temperature geothermal sources and heat exchange processes in the aquifer, depending on the hydrogeological conditions and on the characteristics design of geothermal systems. Being able to reproduce groundwater flow and heat transport numerical models in aquifers resulting from the use of geothermal exchangers by means of MODFLOW and MT3DMS codes.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
The lectures will be held in the presence and at the same time on the Microsoft Teams platform. A request must be done on the "Geothermal Energy" Team channel, as indicated on Ariel of the course. In case of illness and impossibility to provide lectures, the lectures will be provided as videolectures. Updates on changes in times or lectures will be announced in the Team channel of the course.
Course syllabus
- Groundwater flow numerical modelling
- Heat transfer numerical modelling in aquifer
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer in porous media
- Low temperature geothermal systems (open and closed loop)
- Heat transfer numerical modelling in aquifer
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer in porous media
- Low temperature geothermal systems (open and closed loop)
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of applied geology, hydrogeology and numerical modelling
Teaching methods
Type of exam: Oral; Attendance mode: Strongly recommended; Delivery method:
mixed (online and face-to-face)
mixed (online and face-to-face)
Teaching Resources
- Course slides from Ariel website
- Guide of the "Introduction of the flow and transport numerical modeling by means of MODFLOW and MT3DMS softwares", from Ariel websiet
- M.P. Anderson, W.W. Woessner: "Applied Groundwater Modeling", Academic Press inc
- Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences (Yunus Cengel & Robert Turner)
- Incropera, F. & DeWitt P. "Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer", New York, Wiley
- Basta S. & Minchio F. "Geotermia e Pompe di calore
- Guide of the "Introduction of the flow and transport numerical modeling by means of MODFLOW and MT3DMS softwares", from Ariel websiet
- M.P. Anderson, W.W. Woessner: "Applied Groundwater Modeling", Academic Press inc
- Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences (Yunus Cengel & Robert Turner)
- Incropera, F. & DeWitt P. "Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer", New York, Wiley
- Basta S. & Minchio F. "Geotermia e Pompe di calore
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam concerning both the theory part related to the numerical modeling and low temperature geothermal systems and the exercises related to the implementation of numerical models using MODFLOW / MT3DMS
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY - University credits: 3
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE - University credits: 3
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE - University credits: 3
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Antelmi Matteo