Anna University B.Tech EN (R13) 8th Geo- Thermal Engineering Detailed Syllabus

Geo- Thermal Engineering Syllabus for B.Tech 8th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.

The detailed syllabus for Geo- Thermal Engineering B.Tech (R13) eightsem is as follows

OBJECTIVES:

To impart knowledge on Geo-Thermal Resources and Geo thermal power generating systems

UNIT I : INTRODUCTION         [9 hours]
Thermal structure of earth-Heat flow and temperature distribution-heat and storage-Heat conduction, radiation and convection –Geo thermal gradient Thermal conductivity-Potential Sites Estimations of Geothermal Power-Nature of Geothermal Sites-Basic geo thermal power plant

UNIT II : RESOURCES      [9 hours]
Hydro geothermal-Dry steam fields-Wet steam fields-Hot water fields-Geo pressure resources-Hot dry rocks-Magma resources-Volcanoes- Prospects of geothermal energy in India -Total flow power unit

UNIT III : HOT SPRINGS      [9 hours]
Hot spring system structure-Warm spring-Flow rates-High flow hot springs Therapeutic uses Infections-Hot springs around the world- Merits and demerits of geothermal energy- Applications of geothermal energy

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[TOTAL : 45 PERIODS]

OUTCOMES: The students completing the course will have ability to

• describe earth-heat flow and temperature distribution and geo thermal resources
• plan geo thermal power plants

TEXTBOOKS:

• Harsh K. Gupta, Sukanta Roy, Elsevier, “Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century, first edition, 2006
• G.D. Rai “Non Conventional Energy Sources” Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, Ist edition, 2010.

REFERENCE:

• Ronald Dipippo, Elsevier Geothermal Power Plants Principles, Applications and Case Studies, 2nd edition, 2007

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