Fundamentals of Geothermal Engineering (Online)

Description

LIMITED TIME 30% PDH DISCOUNT CODE: For a limited time PDHNow is offering a 30% discount code on all professional engineering PDH courses. Enter PE PDH Discount Code 30PDHNOW at checkout to redeem this limited time discount. This professional engineer continuing education PDH course addresses Engineering issues ranging from initial involvement in exploration to production optimization challenges. It is considered a primary course before specialized training programs. By attending this course, the PE will understand the fundamental concepts involved in geothermal engineering activities.

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Heat is derived from the earth's interior with geothermal systems. Geothermal energy comes from a Greek word that consists of two words: geo, which means earth, and thermal, which means heat. Geothermal energy is generated by plate tectonics, which explains many natural phenomena that occur on Earth, including earthquakes, rock formations, folding, trenches, and volcanic activity.

The structure of the earth can be determined from the outside by studying seismic waves, i.e. the crust, the mantle, and the deepest point of the earth's core. The deeper you go into the Earth (the Earth's core), the more pressure and temperature you will experience. The Earth's core has a temperature of 4200°C. As the Earth's core heats up, it is transferred to the mantle and rocks of the Earth's crust. When rocks have a melting point below the temperature of the Earth's core, they melt, and this melting rock is called magma. Magma has a lower density than rock. Rocks that have turned into magma will automatically pour out onto the surface. Magma that reaches the surface is known as lava (a volcanic eruption is an example of lava).

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this PE PDH course, the professional engineer will be able to:

• Skill in Basic Geothermal Engineering which covers characteristics of geothermal reservoirs, the differences between oil and gas reservoirs, the properties of steam, water and vapor-water mixtures at various pressures and temperatures,
• Know the origin of geothermal energy.
• Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature and scope of geothermal engineering.
• Understand describe how geological processes control how the way rocks store and flow steam, and can quantify rock physical properties using industry-standard methods.
• Understand the fundamental concepts of production, surface facilities engineering and design.
• Know the unconventional geothermal energy i.e. Conversion oil well to geothermal well.
• Be aware of the economics of exploration / development of geothermal fields.
• Understand field exploration and development activities, well-testing methods, and steam and electricity production facilities.
• Understand the fundamental processes to calculate volumetric reserves methods and electric potential, apply thermodynamic concepts to determine flow in wells, in pipelines and to determine electric power.
• Knowledge of Operations and Optimization