Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to introduce the background of geothermal energy, different types of this energy, several applications and some disadvantages of geothermal energy. The scope and limitation of this report include the international development of geothermal energy and it benefits for human beings, thereby, providing incentive for the implementation of development of geothermal energy in Australia. However, due to the geological factor, the cost of the application and the development of technology may not be applicable in Australia. This report mainly focused on considering the possibilities and problems of using geothermal energy in Australia. Case study is the main method to analyze the development of geothermal energy in different countries. Though secondary research which including scholarly journals, accredited websites show that Australian geothermal resource is potentially huge but little use of geothermal power presently. Geothermal energy has been produced for hundreds years and developed many applications those can catalogue into electricity generation and direct use. Australia is rich in geothermal resources. However, most of Australia’s geothermal resources are characterized by their medium-to-low enthalpy and are more suitable for direct uses. According to the research some recommendations are suggested.
Recommendation1: Incorporate internationally that can develop geothermal technology faster.
Recommendation2: Support research in geothermal resource exploration techniques and equipment.
Recommendation3: Support development of new direct use applications.
Recommendation4: Increased resource information
Table of Contents
Abstract 1
List of Figures 2
1.0 Introduction 2 1.1 Purpose and audience 2 1.2 Scope 2 1.3 Brief history 2
2.0 Background of geothermal energy 2 2.1 Sources of geothermal energy 2 2.2 Types of geothermal energy 2 2.3 Applications of geothermal energy 2
3.0 Geothermal
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to introduce the background of geothermal energy, different types of this energy, several applications and some disadvantages of geothermal energy. The scope and limitation of this report include the international development of geothermal energy and it benefits for human beings, thereby, providing incentive for the implementation of development of geothermal energy in Australia. However, due to the geological factor, the cost of the application and the development of technology may not be applicable in Australia. This report mainly focused on considering the possibilities and problems of using geothermal energy in Australia. Case study is the main method to analyze the development of geothermal energy in different countries. Though secondary research which including scholarly journals, accredited websites show that Australian geothermal resource is potentially huge but little use of geothermal power presently. Geothermal energy has been produced for hundreds years and developed many applications those can catalogue into electricity generation and direct use. Australia is rich in geothermal resources. However, most of Australia’s geothermal resources are characterized by their medium-to-low enthalpy and are more suitable for direct uses. According to the research some recommendations are suggested.
Recommendation1: Incorporate internationally that can develop geothermal technology faster.
Recommendation2: Support research in geothermal resource exploration techniques and equipment.
Recommendation3: Support development of new direct use applications.
Recommendation4: Increased resource information
Table of Contents
Abstract 1
List of Figures 2
1.0 Introduction 2 1.1 Purpose and audience 2 1.2 Scope 2 1.3 Brief history 2
2.0 Background of geothermal energy 2 2.1 Sources of geothermal energy 2 2.2 Types of geothermal energy 2 2.3 Applications of geothermal energy 2
3.0 Geothermal