Let’s take a brief look at what you can expect to learn in each lesson within the Geothermal Energy Basics course.

Geothermal Energy Basics Course Content Overview

What is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal Systems
Geothermal Applications
Example Geothermal Systems
Technology Transfer and Development
Subsurface Environmental Considerations for Geothermal
Surface environmental considerations for Geothermal
Geothermal Power Plant Operations
Innovative Geothermal Projects for the Future

The first lesson in the course introduces how and where earth’s heat is formed, specifically radioactive heat sources. The lesson provides insight into how humans can harvest Earth’s natural, subsurface heat in the form of geothermal energy.

The next lesson explores the different types of geothermal energy systems, distinguishing between high and low temperature geothermal resources and where they are located worldwide, exploring how geography and geology greatly influence the placement of these systems.

The third lesson looks at different applications of geothermal energy systems: heat pumps, direct use and electricity generation.

The fourth lesson explores some of the more developed geothermal energy systems, in the United States and around the globe with an eye towards power production at these sites.

The fifth lesson describes how oil and gas technology is being transferred to geothermal projects, including what will look different at an oil and gas site vs. a geothermal site. New areas of technology development are also explored.

The next two lessons tackle both subsurface and surface environmental considerations for geothermal projects that must be closely managed and monitored to protect both the environment and the public.

The lesson on geothermal power plant operations is an overview of the various types of plants associated with geothermal projects.

Finally, the last lesson looks at some recent innovative geothermal projects that are helping to define the future of geothermal energy in the United States and across the globe.

The Geothermal Energy Basics course provides you with a fundamental understanding of the science, engineering and technology behind geothermal energy projects. A self-check at the end of each lesson provides the opportunity to refresh and cement your knowledge so that you are ready for the next lesson.

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