Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy unIT- iii (PART 2)

1Physics of Geothermal energy

What is Geothermal energy ?

WORKING OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

WORKING OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Sources for geothermal energyHydrothermal Convective Systems

Geopressure Resources

Petro-thermal or Hot Dry Rocks

Magma Resources

Volcanoes

Hydrothermal Convective SystemsHydrothermal Convective Systems

Hydrothermal Convective SystemsVapour Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Liquid Dominated System or Wet steam Field

Hot-water Fields

Vapour Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Vapour Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Vapour Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Liquid Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Liquid Dominated or Dry Steam Fields

Hot-water Fields

Hot-water Fields

Hot-water Fields

Geopressure ResourcesGeopressure Resources

Gas under pressure drives gas through the distribution network. This pressure must be reduced at the pressure reduction stations which releases energy to drive a turbine. The efficiency is 70-80%.Geopressure Resources

Gas under pressure drives gas through the distribution network. This pressure must be reduced at the pressure reduction stations which releases energy to drive a turbine. The efficiency is 70-80%.

Petro-thermal or Hot Dry Rocks Magma Resources Volcanoes

Geothermal energy in indiaSignificant Cost Saving

Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels

No Pollution

Direct Use

Job Creation

Economic Benefits

Advantages of Geothermal Energy:Disadvantages Of Geothermal EnergyNot Widespread Source of Energy

High Installation Costs

Can Run Out Of Steam

Suited To Particular Region

May Release Harmful Gases

TransportationApplications Of Geothermal EnergyPower Generation

Steam Generator

Furnaces/Stoves

Heaters (Room/Air/Wateretc.,.)