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Geothermal Energy and Bases For Electricity Production

Course Code	: MME531
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: English
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 8

Objectives of the Course

To equip the students for the application of Geothermal Energy among the renewable energy resources, the importance of it in Turkey and the world, the related design bases and standards for choosing the plant type, pressure vessels and piping.

Course Content

The Geothermal Energy Characteristics, The situation of Geothermal Energy in Turkey and the world, Drilling Wells, Control Methods, Transfer, Power Plant Types with respect to its source, sustainability issues for reservoir and reinjection, The thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics for Geothermal Energy Application, Safety and Fire fighting Measures.

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