Q1. The following data is obtained during geothermal drilling operation. Rock density = 1550 kg/m ³, heat capacity of the rock = 0.00163 J/kg K, temperature difference = 80 K. How much will be the thermal heat content of the rock at the geothermal site? Discuss about geothermal gradients their importance in energy exploration. Do you think utilization of geothermal energy worldwide is increasing yearly? Justify your answer. Do you think the geothermal energy available in this site can be used for a metal melting industry?

Q1. The following data is obtained during geothermal drilling operation. Rock density = 1550 kg/m ³, heat capacity of the rock = 0.00163 J/kg K, temperature difference = 80 K. How much will be the thermal heat content of the rock at the geothermal site? Discuss about geothermal gradients their importance in energy exploration. Do you think utilization of geothermal energy worldwide is increasing yearly? Justify your answer. Do you think the geothermal energy available in this site can be used for a metal melting industry?

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter2: Matter And Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27RQ: How many Btu/h would be produced in a 12-kW electricheater?

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