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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | J439 |
| Name | Determination of Geothermal Fields Using Electrica |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the determination of geothermal fields by using electrical and electromagnetic methods.
Course Content
What is geothermal energy? The importance and origin of geothermal energy. Geothermal reservoir. Composed of geothermal energy fields. Areas to consist of geothermal energy. Physical parameters changing with temperature at geothermal areas. Geothermal system types. General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country, hydrothermal alteration, hot and mineral water, geothermal energy production, geothermal research with geophysical methods, resistivity method, Natural Potential method (PS), Transient electromagnetic method (TEM), CSAMT method, artificial source magnetotelluric method, a very low frequency electromagnetic method, Geothermal Drilling, Geothermal law.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Ders Notu ve Kitaplar
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the descriptions of geothermal reservoir, Geothermal field, geothermal systems and geothermal anomaly. |
| LO02 | Defines geothermal environments. |
| LO03 | Learns the general characteristics of geothermal fields in Turkey. |
| LO04 | Learns the determination of geothermal fields by electrical methods. |
| LO05 | Learns the determination of geothermal fields by electromagnetic methods. |
| LO06 | Understands the importance of water content in geothermal fields. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | |
| PLO02 | - | Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards | |
| PLO03 | - | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively. | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | |
| PLO06 | - | Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | |
| PLO07 | - | Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. | |
| PLO08 | - | Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The origin and formation of geothermal energy. General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country. Geochemical characteristics of the waters in Turkey. Concepts related to geothermal (geothermal anomaly, geothermal field, geothermal gradient, geothermal systems, etc.). Geothermal reservoir models. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 2 | General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country. Geochemical characteristics of the waters in Turkey. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 3 | Concepts related to geothermal (geothermal anomaly, geothermal field, geothermal gradient, geothermal systems, etc.). Geothermal reservoir models. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 4 | Hydrothermal alteration. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 5 | Introduction to electrical and electromagnetic methods applied in geothermal areas. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 6 | Resistivity method. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 7 | Natural Potential method | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Exam Preparation | |
| 9 | Transient electromagnetic method. CSAMT method. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 10 | CSAMT method. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 11 | Magnetotelluric method of artificial origin. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 12 | Very low frequency electromagnetic method | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 13 | How better model of geothermal field should be? Geothermal system and the environment. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 14 | Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 15 | Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law. | The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. | |
| 16 | Final Examination | Exam Preparation | |
| 17 | Final Examination | Exam Preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||