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JLJ7311Geothermal Energy Resources3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Fatma GÜLTEKİN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Geothermal energy resoucer and their properies are discussed. Different applications of geothermal fluids are explained.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : classify geothermal fields 5,8,121,3
PO - 2 : describe Geothermal gradient and heat conductivity of rocks1,8,121,3
PO - 3 : determinate temperatures of reservoir rocks1,4,12,13,151,3
PO - 4 : explain Hydrochemical properties of geothermal systems1,4,8,111,3
PO - 5 : summaries the general knowledge on usage of geothermal fluids2,111,3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Definitions Properties of geothermal fields and classification Geothermal gradient and heat conductivity of rocks Types of heat conductivity Geothermal systems and classification Determination of temperatures of reservoir rocks (geothermometers) Hydrochemical properties of geothermal systems Distribution of geothermal field in Turkey and world Usage of geothermal fluids
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Definition of gethermal energy
 Week 2Properties of geothermal fields and classification
 Week 3Hot dried rock model
 Week 4Geothermal gradient and heat conductivity of rocks Types of heat conductivity
 Week 5Geothermal systems and classification High-entalphy geothermal fields
 Week 6Low-entalphy geothermal fields
 Week 7Determination of temperatures of reservoir rocks (geothermometers) Cation geothermometers An application for cation geothermometers
 Week 8Silica geothermometers An application for silica geothermometers
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Hydrochemical properties of geothermal systems
 Week 11Isotope techniques using to determine geothermal systems An application related to isotope techniques
 Week 12Distribution of geothermal field in Turkey and world
 Week 13Usage of geothermal fluids
 Week 14Environmental effects of geothermal fluids
 Week 15Environmental effects of geothermal fluids
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Henley, R. W., Truesdell, A, H., Barton, P.B, 1984;Fluid - Mineral Equilibria ın Hydrothermal Systems, Society of Economic Geology, The Economic Geology Publishing Campany, University of Texas at El Paso, USA
 
Recommended Reading
1Gültekin, F., 2006; Jeotermel Enerji Kaynakları (Hazırlanmış ders notu) Hazırl
2Gupta, H., Roy, S., 2007; Geothermal Energy:An Alternative Resource For The 21st Century, Elsevier, UK
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 29/03/2013 2 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 6
10
12
14		 20/04/2013
10/05/2013		 10
10
10
10		 20
End-of-term exam 17 26/05/2013 3 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 1 15
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 10 4 40
Kısa sınav 1 2 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 20 1 20
Dönem sonu sınavı 3 1 3
Total work load194