Geothermal Energy :.
What is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal energy is energy that is generated & stored in the Earth's core. Geothermal energy originates from the formation of the planet, from radioactive decay, volcanic activity, & solar energy that is absorbed from the surface. The geothermal gradient is the difference in temperature between the core of the planet and its surface. This drives a continuous conduction of thermal energy in the form of heat from the core to the surface.
To use geothermal energy, the following process is completed:
Geothermal energy can help our planet by not releasing any pollution into the air contributing to global warming. Geothermal energy also will never run out, so using it will not take anything away from our planet.
To use geothermal energy, the following process is completed:
- Deep holes are drilled into the Earth until a hot spot is found.
- When a hot spot is found, a pipe is inserted deep down into the hole which allows hot steam to raise from the Earth.
- The pressurized steam is channeled into a turbine which begins to turn under the large force of the steam. This is linked to a generater & the generater begins to turn & create electricity.
- Cold water is inserted in the Earth so that Earth's core can heat it up to produce more steam.
Geothermal energy can help our planet by not releasing any pollution into the air contributing to global warming. Geothermal energy also will never run out, so using it will not take anything away from our planet.
Advantages & Drawbacks of Geothermal Energy :.
Geothermal energy is extremely enviromental friendly & can be produced at a geothermal energy power plant. The time required to install a geothermal energy system depends on soil conditions, & the length & depth of the pipe. Most systems usually take about 2 days to install.
A Geothermal energy source does not create any pollution, some gases may be released that could be considered harmful, but they are easy to contain. The price to install a geothermal energy system is less expensive. These systems produce no noise. No fuel is needed to generate these systems. The only energy needed is energy required to run the pumps, which can be provided by the energy power plant.
Finding a geothermal energy hot spot can be difficult, causing the location to build a plant to be a difficult task. There are also other alternatives, such a wind turbine that constructors may want to build instead.
Information located at: www.igshpa.okstate.edu, www.wikipedia.com, & www.clean-energy-ideas.com.
A Geothermal energy source does not create any pollution, some gases may be released that could be considered harmful, but they are easy to contain. The price to install a geothermal energy system is less expensive. These systems produce no noise. No fuel is needed to generate these systems. The only energy needed is energy required to run the pumps, which can be provided by the energy power plant.
Finding a geothermal energy hot spot can be difficult, causing the location to build a plant to be a difficult task. There are also other alternatives, such a wind turbine that constructors may want to build instead.
Information located at: www.igshpa.okstate.edu, www.wikipedia.com, & www.clean-energy-ideas.com.
