Essays about: "Geothermal development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Geothermal development.

1. 1. The future of geothermal energy in Europe

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

   Author : Susana Barquín del Rosario; [2022]
   Keywords : Geothermal Energy; Opportunities; Risks; Barriers; Development scenarios; Status in Europe; Potential;

   Abstract : In this paper it is investigated the role that geothermal energy could play in theenergy mix, to meet new system requirements. As any other source, geothermal energy harnessing implies a number of risksmainly related to induced seismicity and landslides, together with the releaseof as greenhouse gases and metal salts. READ MORE

3. 2. Numerical Analysis Of 2D And 3D losses In Organic Rankine Cycle Turbine

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanisk värmeteori och strömningslära

   Author : Pranav Rane; [2021]
   Keywords : Computaional Fluid Dynamics; CFD; Turbine loss; Profile loss; Tip leakage loss; 2D loss; 3D loss; ANSYS CFX; ANSYS Fluent; Organic Rankine Cycle Turbine; Parametric Study;

   Abstract : World resources are becoming more and more scarce due to the increasing demand. Hence, the industry is moving towards sustainable development in order to suffice the needs of the future generations. Electricity is one such resources that account for 90% of the daily utility. In Sweden alone 378 TWh of electricity is consumed over a year. READ MORE

4. 3. A reverse data-driven energy estimation approach for evaluating renewable energy systems implementation in New York City

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Seyedmohammad Hosseini; [2021]
   Keywords : Energy use prediction; Energy performance simulation; Renewable energy source; data-driven energy estimation; Statistical methods; Reverse method; Regression model; Urban modelling; Energy modelling; Generative modelling; Geothermal heat pump; Borehole Thermal Energy Storage.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Urban areas are responsible for a significant part of greenhouse gas emissions. Megacities, especially, have cumulative impacts due to different anthropogenic heat sources and urban heat island phenomena. It is therefore vital to replace fossil fuel burning heating sources with renewable sources in the current building stock. READ MORE

5. 4. Renewable Energy and the Resettlement of Local Communities - A Case Study of the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant and the Maasai Community

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Alva Damberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Renewable energy projects; pastoralism; Maasai community; power relations in political ecology; resettlement action plans; indigenous land rights; Kenya; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The government of Kenya has committed to run on 100% renewable energy by 2030 as part of the new national development goals, and as a result, the country calls for the construction of additional energy plants. However, the construction of these energy plants have in many cases affected local communities who have been forced to relocate to other areas. READ MORE

6. 5. Utilizing geothermal heat and membrane distillation for sustainable greenhouse horticulture in Alberta, Canada: a multi-criteria analysis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

   Author : Rachael Gradeen; [2020]
   Keywords : Geothermal development; membrane distillation; EWF nexus; sustainable development; energy transition;

   Abstract : Growing populations are contributing to resource scarcity, making it ever more important for governments to address resource challenges in a holistic and integrated manner. Energy, water and food are examples of these critical resources, and the province of Alberta in Canada faces an interesting opportunity to tackle all three in tandem. READ MORE