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Introduction to Geothermal Energy Uses & Operations

GEOTHER-EN-P
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Who should attend?

  • This course provides an introductory knowledge of geothermal energy uses and operations.
Public :
  • This training has been designed for all technicians and decision makers of the G&G, Reservoir engineering, drilling, construction, production and maintenance domain but out of geothermy discipline.

Level :Awareness

Prerequisite :
  • Degree or technical experience in E&P industry or in non-petroleum geology (hydrogeology, geotechnics, mining, geothermy…).

Course Content

    Part I: INTRODUCTION TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

  • EARTH, AN ACTIVE PLANET

      • Earth structure and tectonics.
      • Thermal regime of the Earth.

  • HEAT FLUX & GEOTHERMAL GRADIENT

      • Theoretical considerations on heat transport and storage in rocks.
      • The geothermal gradient.

  • RESERVOIR TYPES & USES

      • Dry rocks, porous and fractured reservoirs.
      • Geothermal single wells and doublets.
      • Geothermal heat exchanger.

  • DIFFERENT KINDS OF RESOURCES

      • Low temperature.
      • High temperature.

  • APPLICATIONS OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

      • Direct use of heat.
      • Power generation.
    Part II: FROM EXPLORATION TO PRODUCTION

  • EXPLORATION

      • Exploration techniques.
      • Identification of potential reservoirs and geothermal resources.

  • DRILLING A WELL

      • Specifics of geothermal well planning.
      • Drilling issues: well stability and drilling fluid cooling.
      • Drilling risks: steam, gases, and seismic events.
      • Well stimulation.

  • EVALUATION

      • While drilling: mud-logging and temperatures.
      • After drilling: well evaluation and testing.

  • OPERATION HAZARDS

      • Geological.
      • Environmental.
      • Technical.

  • PRODUCTION

      • Geothermal plants and networks.
      • Pros and cons of geothermal energy.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
  • Understand how geothermal energy works, from production to usage,
  • Know about exploration and evaluation techniques,
  • Learn about technical and safety specifics in geothermal well drilling and operating.

Ways & Means

  • Case studies.
  • Numerous illustrations and videos.

Learning assessment

  • Quiz.

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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.

To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding. Please contact our disabled persons referent to check the accessibility of this training program : referent.handicap@ifptraining.com