This one-day intermediate-level course on Geothermal Energy provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of geothermal energy utilization, including shallow ground-source heat pumps, direct use of geothermal heat (hydrothermal systems), high-temperature power generation, and heat storage technologies. The course covers both exploration techniques and engineering solutions required for their successful implementation.

1- Introduction to Geothermal Energy 

• Overview of geothermal energy as a renewable resource
• Classification of geothermal systems:
• Shallow geothermal (ground-source heat pumps – GSHP)
• Direct-use hydrothermal systems
• High-temperature geothermal for power generation
• Geothermal heat storage (Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage – ATES & Borehole Thermal Energy Storage – BTES)
• Global potential and key projects

2. Shallow Geothermal Energy & Heat Pump Systems

• Principles of ground-source heat pumps (GSHP)
• Subsurface heat transfer and seasonal variations
• Design and engineering aspects of shallow geothermal installations
• Case studies on heat pump applications in residential and commercial buildings

3. Geothermal Heat Storage Technologies

• Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) and its applications
• Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) and system design
• Challenges and opportunities in large-scale heat storage projects
• Case studies on geothermal heat storage for district heating

4. Direct Use of Geothermal Heat (Hydrothermal Systems)

• Overview of low-to-medium temperature hydrothermal resources
• Industrial, agricultural, and district heating applications
• Exploration techniques: geological, geophysical, and hydrogeological surveys
• Well drilling and reservoir management

5. High-Temperature Geothermal Energy & Power Generation

• Key concepts of high-enthalpy geothermal systems
• Flash steam, binary cycle, and dry steam power plants
• Reservoir exploration and assessment (geochemical, geophysical, and structural approaches
• Well design and production technology

6. Exploration & Engineering Implementation

• Geothermal resource mapping and assessment methods
• Drilling and well completion techniques for different geothermal applications
• Reservoir management and sustainability considerations
• Key challenges in scaling, corrosion, and reinjection strategies

7. Geothermal Energy Potential Calculation Fundamentals

• Heat in place estimation: Methods to evaluate geothermal resource potential
• Volumetric approach for geothermal reservoir assessment
• Energy extraction efficiency and sustainability considerations
• Comparison of geothermal potential with other renewable energy sources
• Case studies on geothermal energy assessments

8. Case Studies and Future Trends

• Successful geothermal projects worldwide
• Advances in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
• Opportunities and challenges for geothermal expansion
• Q&A and open discussion

Engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, energy professionals, and policymakers interested in geothermal energy exploration and implementation.