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Information
| Code | JM022 |
| Name | Investigation of Thermal Energy Potentials of Geothermal Areas |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK |
Course Goal
To give general information about geothermal energy resources, and to teach the calculation of geothermal energy potential of a region by using the geology, tectonics, hydrothermal alteration, geophysical results and drilling information, and also the ways of benefit from geothermal resources
Course Content
In Turkey and in the world, distribution and characteristics of the geothermal areas, geothermal terms and descriptions, geothermal energy concept, characteristics and classification of geothermal fields, heat source heat flow, thermal conductivity properties of rocks, understanding the place inside heat transfer problems and general solution methods, geothermal fields modeling and application of heat transfer, research and development in geothermal fields, potential estimation and calculation methods and applications in geothermal fields
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Book: New Perspectives on Geothermal Energy Exploration and Evaluation of Geothermal Potential, 2021. A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073.
Notes
Current studies on the subject on the web.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the distribution and characteristics of geothermal fields in Turkey and in the world. |
| LO02 | Have knowledge about geothermal terms and geothermal environments. |
| LO03 | Explains the concept of geothermal energy. |
| LO04 | Makes classifications about the properties of geothermal fields. |
| LO05 | Defines heat source and heat flow. |
| LO06 | Explains thermal conductivity properties of rocks. |
| LO07 | Defines heat transfer problems and general solution methods. |
| LO08 | Geothermal makes heat transfer modeling in areas. |
| LO09 | Gains knowledge about research and development studies in geothermal fields. |
| LO10 | Makes potential estimation and calculation methods and applications in geothermal fields. |
| LO11 | Explains electricity production from geothermal fluids (steam, hot water, gas and mixtures). |
| LO12 | Makes system design and system project. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | ave the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Turkey and in the world, distribution and characteristics of the geothermal areas. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Geothermal terms and descriptions. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Geothermal energy concept. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Characteristics and classification of geothermal fields. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Heat source heat flow. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Thermal conductivity properties of rocks. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Understanding the place inside heat transfer problems and general solution methods | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Geothermal fields modeling and application of heat transfer. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Research and development in geothermal fields. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Potential estimation and calculation methods and applications in geothermal fields. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Well drilling and tests. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | System design and project. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Electricity generation from geothermal fluids (steam, hot water, gases and mixtures). | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Utilization methods of heat directly from geothermal fluids. | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||