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    This document discusses petrothermal geothermal energy. It begins with an introduction to geothermal energy, noting its use since the 1990s. It then covers petrothermal geothermal energy in more detail, explaining that it involves drilling to depths over 3km where temperatures exceed 1500C. The document lists some advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy. It concludes by providing a table ranking the top 10 countries for geothermal energy production, led by the United States.

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    This document discusses petrothermal geothermal energy. It begins with an introduction to geothermal energy, noting its use since the 1990s. It then covers petrothermal geothermal energy in more detail, explaining that it involves drilling to depths over 3km where temperatures exceed 1500C. The document lists some advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy. It concludes by providing a table ranking the top 10 countries for geothermal energy production, led by the United States.

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    This document discusses petrothermal geothermal energy. It begins with an introduction to geothermal energy, noting its use since the 1990s. It then covers petrothermal geothermal energy in more detail, explaining that it involves drilling to depths over 3km where temperatures exceed 1500C. The document lists some advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy. It concludes by providing a table ranking the top 10 countries for geothermal energy production, led by the United States.

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    Presented By: Gopal Chandra Nepal ECE2009023

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    Introduction Petrothermal Geothermal Energy Advantages and Disadvantages Top 10 Geothermal in the world

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    Introduction
    Used to generate electricity since early 1990s 12 billion tones of oil equivalent energy within 20yrs. 35 billion times the worlds present energy consumption Heat flow is 60-65 mW/m 2 but not felt due to suns heat. Pacific Ring of Fire and with volcanic activity
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    Introduction

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    Introduction
    Used for:
    Generate Electricity Heating Network (Industries)

    Types of Geothermal Resources


    Hydrothermal Geothermal Energy Petro-thermal Geothermal Energy (Hot Dry Rock)

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    Petrothermal Geothermal Energy

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    Petrothermal Geothermal Energy


    Depth must be more than 3km Temperature is more than 1500C High Pressure 150 bar Some of Working Fluids chosen are:
    Nitrogen Ammonia and Water mixed

    Water is above 6 bar remains liquid even at 1700C (150 bar = 5770C)
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    Advantages and Disadvantages


    Advantages Available around the clock Not subject to weather or climate changes Environmentally friendly Cost-effective Sustainable energy generation. Disadvantages Drilling of land Noise pollution Gaseous pollutant( CO2, H2S) Toxic elements(Mercury and Arsenic) Pressuring water can cause seismic process (earthquake)
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    Top 10 Geothermal in the world


    Sl.No 1 2 3 4 5 Country (as of 2010) United States of America Philippines Indonesia Mexico Italy Energy Production (MW) 3,100 2,000 1,250 1,000 900 National Energy Production 0.3% 27% 3.7% 3% 10%

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    7 8 9 10

    New Zealand
    Iceland Japan El Salvador Kenya

    650
    600 550 225 200
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    10%
    30% 0.1% 14% 11.5%
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    Top 10 Geothermal in the world

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    References
    http://www.renewables-made-ingermany.com/index.php?id=572 http://www.thermale.com/en/geothermal/advantages-and-benefits-ofgeothermal-energy.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science /aqa_pre_2011/energy/mainselectricityrev5.shtml http://www.thermal-e.com/en/geothermal/whatis-geothermal.html http://www.thermale.com/en/geothermal/geothermal-process.html
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