Description
Geothermal engineers research, design, plan and operate processes and equipment that convert thermal energy into electricity or heating and cooling. They use natural heat sources from underground to generate power, to cool in the summer and heat in the winter industrial, commercial and residential buildings. Geothermal engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
thermodynamicsenvironmental legislationelectric currentelectric generatorsgeologyCAD softwareCAM softwareenergy efficiencytechnical drawingselectricityrenewable energygeothermal power generation methodsgeographic information systemstypes of heat pumpsgeothermal power plant operationsgeothermal energy systemselectrical power safety regulationsenergy transformationgeothermal energy
Practical Skills
perform a feasibility study on heat pumpsdesign heat pump installationsperform laboratory testsadjust engineering designsadvise on building mattersperform feasibility study on geothermal energyapply health and safety standardsdesign thermal equipmentapply statistical analysis techniquesdesign geothermal energy systemsdesign thermal requirementsensure compliance with environmental legislationassess environmental impactapprove engineering designoperate scientific measuring equipmentperform a feasibility study on combined heat and powerdesign an electric heating systemcoordinate electricity generationdesign a combined heat and power systemperform smart grid feasibility studyuse testing equipmentassess heating and cooling systemsdesign heating and cooling emission systemsdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciesoversee construction projectperform a feasibility study on electric heatingperform energy simulationsdesign district heating and cooling energy systemsdefine energy profilesinspect facility sites