1. Geothermal Energy

2. Geothermal exploration survey Satellite imagery and aerial photography. Volcanological studies. Geologic and structural mapping. Geochemical surveys. Geophysical surveys. Temperature gradient hole drilling.

3. Geothermal exploration Exploration commonly begins with analysis of satellite images and aerial photographs.

4. Suitable places for Geothermal Power Plant

7. POWER PLANT Geothermal energy ‘sgreatest potential lies in the generation of electricity by Geothermal Power Plant .

8. Electric & NON-Electric Power Production(MW)

9. NO. of Geothermal Power Stations, 2005

10. Geothermal Energy Production of Total National Energy Production

11. Comparison of sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide emissions between two fossil-fueled power plants, and a geothermal power plant.

12. CO2 Emissions from electricity generation, In 2005

13. Applications of Geothermal Energy

14. Geothermal Residential usage

15. Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Methods Vertical closed-loop A pair of pipes with a special U-bend assembly at the bottom is placed into bore holes from 100 to 400 feet deep

16. Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Methods Horizontal closed-loop A piping array is installed in trenches cut 3 to 5 feet deep and hundreds of feet in length

17. Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Methods Surface water closed-loop A piping array is submerged in a pond or lake at least 8 feet deep

18. Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Methods Ground water open-loop Well water from an underground aquifer is pumped through the geothermal heat pump and then returned to the aquifer or discharged to the surface

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