Geothermal Energy (ENP130)
Because of the complex energy and climate challenges that we face today, energy transition towards clean, flexible, sustainable, and affordable energy solutions is at the top of the global, national, and local agendas. This resulted in an ever-increasing need for future engineers with more cross-disciplinary educational background and skills.
The objective of this course is to provide the students with the necessary knowledge required for contributing to "global energy transition", and "clean and affordable energy for all" goals. This will be achieved in this course via enabling the students with the necessary knowledge about geothermal energy resources and relevant energy conversion technologies to utilize such resources in various applications, and to supply electricity and heating/cooling demands.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
ENP130
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th.
This course provides the students with general knowledge about geothermal energy, and its advantages and disadvantages compared to other renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It provides a general overview of various aspects of geothermal energy, from sub-surface to surface energy conversion technologies, with different level of details.
The course specifically deals with different technologies such as heat pumps, and steam cycles, as well as flash, and binary systems, as applied to geothermal energy systems for different applications, such as power production or thermal applications. The course reviews some of the basics of thermodynamics, and applications of some thermodynamic diagrams to perform simple system analysis.
Learning outcome
The students are expected to get a broad and basic understanding of geothermal energy.
The students will be equipped with the needed knowledge to perform simple analyses of various geothermal systems from energy, environmental, and performance perspectives.
The students are expected to apply their drilling and thermodynamics knowledge to assess simple geothermal energy systems.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Written exam and Folder
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 3/5 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Standard calculator |
| Folder | 2/5 | Letter grades |
This course has continuous assessment consisting of a written exam (60%) and portfolio (40%), where the sum constitutes the final grade in the course. Both parts of the assessment must be passed in order to get a final grade.The written exam is conducted on campus with pen and paper.The portfolio consists of 2 assignments. The assignments are assessed collectively and given a common grade.No re-sit opportunities are offered for the portfolio. Students who do not pass the portfolio can retake it the next time the course is held.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mohammad MansouriHead of Department:
Øystein ArildMethod of work
Lectures, exercises, interactive discussions, compulsory assignments, self-study, and group work.
MS Office tools will be used for assignments.