Information Package / Course Catalogue
Practices Jeothermal Energy
Course Code: AET208
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach students basics of geothermal energy which is among renewable energy technologies field and making calculations for different processes and applying them.

Course Content

Basic Concepts of Thermodynamic, Table of Pure Substance Features, Phase Modulation, Basic Characteristics, Applying in Geothermal Systems, Measuring Regional Hear Loss, Choosing Pump, Plate Exchanger, Expansion Tank , Mounting Place of Plate Exchanger, Plate Exchanger Installment Connections, Feed Water Connection, Control Elements, Safety Equipment.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Can explain the use of geothermal energy resources in electricity generation, district heating, greenhouse heating, and industrial applications.
2.Can identify the basic equipment used in geothermal energy systems and explain their operating principles.
3.Can perform fundamental calculations (heat loss, heat exchanger, and system capacity) used in geothermal energy applications.
4.Can perform basic system design for geothermal energy systems and select the appropriate equipment.
5.Can evaluate geothermal energy applications from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives to determine suitable application areas.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Geothermal Energy Applications- H.Hüseyin Öztürk / Durmuş Kaya
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Geothermal Energy Applications
Week 2 - Theoretical
Electricity Generation from Geothermal Energy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Flash Steam Power Plants
Week 4 - Theoretical
Binary Power Plants
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Geothermal Power Plant Equipments
Week 7 - Theoretical
BOP Systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
District Heating Systems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Greenhouse Heating Systems
Week 10 - Practice
Heat Loss Calculations in Greenhouses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fruit and Vegetable Drying Facilities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Economic Analysis and Feasibility
Week 14 - Theoretical
System Design and Equipment Selection
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026