Naslov
Geothermal water – renewable, ecologically acceptable and multipurpose energy potential

Autori
Horvat, Siniša ; Getliher, Alojz

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
World Petroleum Congress / - Madrid : World Petroleum Congress, 2008, 165-165

Skup
19th World Petroleum Congress

Mjesto i datum
Madrid, Španjolska, 29.06.2008. - 03.07.2008

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
geothermal energy

Sažetak
Limited reserves of fossil fuels, constant rise of oil prices, striving for lower power dependence, endeavours of world institutions to reduce the greenhouse gas emission as well as technological development are the main factors in making decision on application of renewable power resources. One of these resources, geothermal water, with temperature up to 180 °C in tectonically still areas such as in the Republic of Croatia was discovered during carrying out mining works aimed at exploration of hydrocarbons. The use of geothermal water in the time of its discovery 20 years ago could be only attributed to enthusiasm of individuals. At present, the exploitation of geothermal water in the world is more significant in various applications. During production of geothermal water, large quantities of thermal energy are available that could be used for production of electric power as well as in various heating and cooling processes in industry, and in dependence on water chemical composition, in balneology. Wide applicability and possibility of gradual exploitation of geothermal water are of special interest for the economy development of areas where that resource is located. It could be stated that under such circumstances, the oil companies having knowledge on the fluid type, and having an enormous experience in oil, gas and water exploration and production have a significant role in development of geothermal projects. Revitalization of such projects would bring to local communities substantial advantages in all economy branches that could be of special interest for less developed countries. In the Republic of Croatia, with participation of INA Oil Company are presently considered several major projects for gradual exploitation of geothermal water that will surely provide for the economy growth of area rich with that energy resource.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija, Rudarstvo, nafta i geološko inženjerstvo

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