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Geothermal Energy Systems

The geothermal energy potential beneath our feet is vast.

Created byHarlan Bengtson, PhD, PE
BeginnerUpdated May 3, 2022
Geothermal Energy Systems

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the vast potential of geothermal energy and its role as a clean, renewable energy source.
  • check_circleLearn about the DOE Geothermal Technologies Program and its research and development initiatives.
  • check_circleExplore key projects like the Raft River Project and the GeoPowering the West Initiative.
  • check_circleGain knowledge of new policies and market needs that impact geothermal energy development.

About This Course

The geothermal energy potential beneath our feet is vast. This tremendous resource amounts to 50,000 times the energy of all oil and gas resources in the world. Geothermal energy is a clean and ever-renewable source of energy representing a promising solution for the world, as the concern over global warming, pollution, and the unpredictable availability of fossil fuels looms in the near future.

Topics: Overview of the DOE Geothermal Technologies Program Future Research and Development Future Market Needs Getting to Know Enhanced Geothermal Systems The Raft River Project - Coming On-Line in Idaho GeoPowering the West Initiative Progresses New Policies Having Favorable Impact on Geothermal Development Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Construction, Hydraulic Structural, Foundations, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of geothermal energy-generating systems. Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

Course Content

2 activities • 1 chapters • duration: 3 hours

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Your Instructor

Harlan Bengtson, PhD, PE

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Dr. Harlan Bengtson is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers. Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. Dr. Bengtson has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. Harlan H. Bengtson, PE 33 Grainey Drive Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 406-6892 E-mail: hnkbengtson@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. He has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His areas of expertise are environmental engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, engineering science and renewable energy systems. He has done regular consulting work while holding the academic positions. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Bengtson worked for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing as a Product Development Engineer and for E. I. duPont deNemours as a Process Development Engineer. Dr. Bengtson has authored numerous publications, presentations and technical reports. He is currently active as a freelance technical writer, author of continuing education courses for Professional Engineers, and is the founder of www.engineeringexceltemplates.com and www.EngineeringExcelSpreadsheets.com, sites with the objective of providing inexpensive, easy to use Excel spreadsheets for a variety of engineering calculations.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

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57 reviews
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    Gregory G.
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    Understanding the basic challenges is good. Needs an update for current political enviroment.

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    Danny C.
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    GReat info

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    bruce s.
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    The course was good

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    Godfrey N.
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    Excellent information which provided useful general knowledge.

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