Overview of Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems
Credits: 3 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This 37 page course discusses design aspects of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), as opposed to conventional, naturally-occurring convective geothermal systems. The vast majority of geothermal energy within drilling reach is in dry non-porous rock. To convert this geologic medium into a viable geothermal resource requires fracturing the rock through a process called hydraulic stimulation, in order to improve fluid flow through the hot rock.Topics:
- Introduction to Geothermal Energy
- Introduction to the Enhanced Geothermal Concept
- Assessment of the Assumptions in the MIT Study
- Geothermal and Recoverable Resources
- EGS Well Drilling
- Reservoir Creation, Operation, and Maintenance
- EGS Costs Evaluation
- Technology for EGS Reservoir Development
- Finding the Site – Site Characterization
- Finding the Site – Exploratory Well and Reservoir Characterization of the Well
- Creating the Reservoir – Injection Well
- Creating the Reservoir – Stimulation
- Completing the Well Field
- Operating and Maintaining the Reservoir
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click Here:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: electrical, mechanical, civil, energy, chemical, environmental, construction,and industrial engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Donald Parnell, PE