PETE451 SPECIAL TOPICS: CHEMISTRY IN GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 5660451 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Emphasize importance of geochemical interaction between geofluid-rock-gas and reactive transport processes in geothermal reservoirs,
To understand the knowledge of thermodynamics and the kinetics of minerals in geochemical calculations with the application of these principles to the geothermal systems using computer programs,
To improve students’ ability to apply an integrated knowledge of numerical and geochemical computations to overcome chemical problems which can be faced during the production and reinjection of the geofluid,
To provide students the awareness of the environmental impact of gas emission from the geothermal power plants and how to mitigate this impact with capturing and reinjecting the greenhouse gases into a geothermal reservoir
Course Content
Scaling impact in geothermal systems; geofluid-CO2-mineral interactions in reservoirs; geothermal fluids and gases; kinetic rate laws; reactive transport; solution theory and thermodynamics; aqueous geochemical modeling exercises using computer programs to perform a wide variety of aqueous geochemical calculations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge geochemical reactive transport process in geothermal systems.
To gain knowledge on chemical problems in geothermal systems.
Ability to use geochemical computer programs such as PHREEQC or more advanced TOUGHREACT tool. Ability to establish a connection between geochemical theoretical calculations, laboratory experiments and field tests.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||