Fundamentals of Geothermal Engineering

3 credits

This course covers fundamental and advanced aspects of geothermal engineering on various topics, including coupling of fluid flow and thermal process in porous medium, geothermal reservoir modeling, software application, geothermal technology using closed-loop and enhanced geothermal system (EGS), and systematic usage of geothermal energy and its relationship with other renewable energy. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENPE 827 or ENER 827.*