Geophysical Methods In Geotermal Expolaration

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

GEOTERMIC

Course Contents

This course covers;geothermal energy and its Importance, origin of geothermal energy and formation of geothermal energy,changing the physical parameters with temperature in geothermal areas and relations between,geological factors in geothermal systems, the earth discharge of heat, thermal setting levels, nutrition mechanism of the system, the relationship between alteration and temperature in geothermal searches, gas discharge classification, thermometer of solution. Geothermal Geophysical Methods Used in searches (Gravty, sesismic, electric etc.) and Examples of Land Application detection and control of contaminated water in Geothermal areas Geothermal Well Drilling wells in the availability of Measurement Heat flow, temperature gradient and Thermal Conductivity Measurements, Determination of Reservoir temperature Methods Geothermal fields in Turkey and the world and Examples of work.

Weekly Schedule

1) Geothermal energy and its importance
2) Origin of geothermal energy and formation of geothermal energy
3) Changing the physical parameters with temperature in geothermal areas and relations between them
4) Geological factors in geothermal systems, the earth discharge of heat, thermal setting levels, nutrition mechanism of the system
5) The relationship between alteration and temperature in geothermal searches, gas discharge classification, thermometer of Solution
6) Geophysical methods in geothermal exploration (Gravity,Magnetic) and examples of land
7) Geophysical methods in geothermal exploration (seismic,electric) and examples of land
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Geophysical methods in geothermal exploration (magnetotellüric method) and examples of land and introduce of other methods
10) Detection and control of contaminated water in geothermal areas
11) Geothermal exploration with Well Logging Measurement
12) Heat flow, temperature gradient and thermal conductivity measurements, determination of reservoir temperature methods
13) Introduction of geothermal fields in Turkey and around the world
14) Introduction to studies in geothermal fields in Turkey and around the world
15) Analysis and interpretation of field studies in relation to the lesson
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Jeotermal Aramalarda Uygulama ve Seminerler Kitapcığı
2- Edward, L. M., Chillinger, G. V., Rieke, H. H., and Ferti, W. H., 1982, Handbook of Geothermal Energy, Gulf Publishing Company, USA.
3- Zhdanov, M. S., and Keller, G. V., 1994, The Geoelectrical Methods in Geophysical Exploration; Elsevier, Amsterdam.
4- Ders notları, ilgili kitap ve makaleler
5- Lecture notes, books and articles
6- Ödevler ve cevapları verilen adresden indirilecektir
7- Homework and answers downloaded to the address given
8- Sınavlar ve cevapları verilecek adresten indirilecektir
9- Examinations and answers to be downloaded in pdf address

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	70%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 50% Presentation/Seminar 1 50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	30%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required