Geothermal Energy
| Title | ΓΕΩΘΕΡΜΙΑ / Geothermal Energy |
| Code | GGG 882E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Maria Papachristou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001757 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600107490
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Class Schedule
| Building | Φυσικομαθηματική (Δ) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΠΔΑ (197) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 11:00 έως 13:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600107490
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Not required
Learning Outcomes
- Learning of the basic concepts on Geothermal Energy
- Familiarisation with geothermal exploration methods
- Understanding of the main processes that take place inside the geothermal reservoir
- Awareness on environmental issues concerning the geothermal energy exploitation
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Internal earth heat and heat flow. Areas with increased heat flow. Geothermal energy and potential. Geothermal fields and internal procedures. Geothermy of high-medium-low enthalpy and chemical composition of the fluids. Geothermy and environment. Methodology of geothermal exploration. Mechanical equipment. Exploitation of geothermal fiels and utilization of the geothermal potential. Corrosion and sealing problems. Main geothermal fields in Greece. Geothermal energy worldwide.
Keywords
Geothermal field, Applications of geothermal energy, Geothwermal fluids, Environmental problems
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) The teacher uses for the lectures the computer and proper presentation software
2) The students may communicate with the teacher via e-mail and facebook
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γεωθερμία,Μ. Φυτίκας-Ν. Ανδρίτσος, 1η εκδ./2004, ISBN: 978-960-418-019-6, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Α. ΤΖΙΟΛΑ & ΥΙΟΙ Α.Ε.
Last Update
24-11-2016
