GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
RISORSE GEOTERMICHE
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Alberto Renzulli | On request by E-mail |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course is focused on the various forms of the geothermal energy, as renewable: electricity production, direct use and ground heat exchange (gothermal heat pumps).
Program
Definition of the geothermal energy. Introductory concepts and history of the geothermics in Italy. Volcanology, geothermics, heat flux and geothermal anomalies. Classification of the geothermal resources. Structure of the geothermal areas: the heat source, the reservoir, the cap rocks. The italian geothermal areas of Larderello, Travale and Radicondoli. Geothermal exploration: geological, geochemical, hydrogeological and geophysical methods of investigations. The alteration facies of rocks in geothermal areas. Vapour vs. water-dominant geothermal systems.Generation of electricity (open dry steam system and closed binary cycle ORC system). The levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Different uses of the geothermal resource. Direct use: hot water (district heating). Examples from the Po Plain and Emilia Romagna Region. Heating and cooling systems with Ground Coupled Heat Pumps (GCHP; closed and open loop systems). Thermal conductivity of the rocks, phases of installation of the geothermal probes, acceptance tests, the geothermal heat pump. The applicable law in the field of the installation of the ground coupled heat pumps. Regional geothermics: examples from high entalpy geothermal areas in Chile.
Bridging Courses
No bridging courses.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
The student will aquire a critical knowledge on the whole spectrum of use of the geothermal energy, in particular for understanding, applying knowledge, making judgements, communication and learning skills.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Seminar activities and insights given by researchers of the University of Urbino or other universities or research centers will be provided.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures, practical activities on specific software, geological fieldtrip in selected italian geothermal areas.
- Innovative teaching methods
Teaching will be implemented with practical activities, indoor or outside (geological fieldtrip).
- Attendance
Attendance is suggested. The practical activities are also comprised for the final knowledge.
- Course books
Files of the lessons given to the students and available at Moodle › blended.uniurb.it
Suggested textbooks:
Adele Manzella, Carlo Ungarelli (2011) La Geotermia – L’energia sotto i nostri piedi. Società editrice il Mulino.
Kenneth Wohletz, Grant Heiken (1992) Volcanology and Geothermal Energy, University of California Press, 432 pp.
Beniamino Toro, Tania Ruspandini (2009) Geotermia, Aspetti geologici – Ricerca – Utilizzazione. Collana SIGEA di geologia ambientale, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 119 pp.
Francesco Tinti (2008) Geotermia per la climatizzazione. Dario Flaccovio Editore, 209 pp.
- Assessment
Oral examination is structured to improve the knowledge of the students concerning fundamental concepts, technical procedures, command of the specific language, appropriate claim on the issues and challenges. The oral examination is evaluated in thirtieths.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Course books
Files of the lessons given to the students and available at Moodle › blended.uniurb.it
Suggested textbooks:
Adele Manzella, Carlo Ungarelli (2011) La Geotermia – L’energia sotto i nostri piedi. Società editrice il Mulino.
Kenneth Wohletz, Grant Heiken (1992) Volcanology and Geothermal Energy, University of California Press, 432 pp.
Beniamino Toro, Tania Ruspandini (2009) Geotermia, Aspetti geologici – Ricerca – Utilizzazione. Collana SIGEA di geologia ambientale, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 119 pp.
Francesco Tinti (2008) Geotermia per la climatizzazione. Dario Flaccovio Editore, 209 pp.
- Assessment
Oral examination is structured to improve the knowledge of the students concerning fundamental concepts, technical procedures, command of the specific language, appropriate claim on the issues and challenges. The oral examination is evaluated in thirtieths.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
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