Full title: SC26RM04. Geothermal 101: Systems, Resources, and Characterization
Instructor(s): Eugene Szymanski, Christian Hardwick, Pooja Sheevam, Shari Kelley
CEUs: 0.4
Date: Sat., 18 May
Location: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Description: Geothermal energy is a dynamic and often spectacular feature of an active Earth. It also fuels a valuable and renewable resource that exists in nearly every geologic terrane, delivering heat across scales from electrical power generation to direct-use applications. Developed for students and early-to-mid-career professionals, this 4-hour introductory course for non-experts combines lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises to teach attendees about fundamental theories, geothermal play types (hydrothermal, EGS, AGS), subsurface characterization methods, and exploration strategies used to assess resource potential and economic viability in prospective areas. Each module has accompanying activities to emphasize learning key concepts and finishes with a capstone exercise that allows attendees to explore geothermal energy resources around the world and in their own backyard—virtually, of course.
This course complements the field trip “New Insights into the Heat Source for the Valles Caldera Geothermal System Based on Geophysics” and each may be attended independently.
By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat for an in-person short course.
Short Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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Product Code: SC26RM04
Product Category: SHORTC