PetE 530
Geothermal Energy
Description
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of geothermal reservoir systems and geothermal energy recovery technologies. Students will develop fundamental knowledge of geothermal reservoir types and behavior, geothermal well design and testing, and the principles governing fluid production and performance evaluation. The course further equips students with the ability to analyze and compare major geothermal power generation systems, including single-flash, dry steam, and binary cycle power plants, preparing them to assess, design, and operate geothermal projects.Prerequisite: PET E 295 and PET E 366 or consent of instructor.
Learning Outcomes
1. Classify geothermal reservoir types and explain their geological, thermal, and fluid characteristics.2. Analyze geothermal reservoir behavior using fundamental reservoir engineering principles.
3. Apply production testing methods to determine geothermal well productivity, enthalpy, and deliverability.
4. Interpret well test data to assess geothermal reservoir properties and sustainable production potential.
5. Compare and analyze the operating principles, thermodynamic performance, and application ranges of dry steam, single-flash, and binary cycle geothermal power plants.
6. Integrate subsurface and surface system considerations in the conceptual design of geothermal energy projects.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Huazhou (Andy) Li |
| B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Huazhou (Andy) Li |