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Steaming energy! From the core of the earth to your coffeemaker
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Place: Reykjavik, Iceland
Dates: 9 March 2010 to 17 March 2010
Season: spring10
Organised by:
BEST Group
Reykjavik
University: University of Iceland
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Type:
BEST Course on Technology
Fee: 35 euro. Convert to
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Application until: 13 Dec 2009 at 23:00 CET
Application deadline has passed.
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General description
In a world filled with constant fear of global warming, the race to find renewable energy resources is at its peak. One of these sources is right under our feet, with it's origin at the core of our planet! The topic of this course will be this resource: Geothermal energy.
Visits to leading companies will give participants an opportunity to get to know the field first hand. These companies are constantly researching, expanding and spreading their knowledge in the field of geothermal energy, abroad as well as in Iceland. The course will be divided into three parts, geothermal research, geothermal power plants and environmental effects, diving deeper into each part at a time.
Come to the "land of the ice and snow with the midnight sun where the hot springs blow" and learn why geothermal energy is one of the most exciting energy sources of the future. Learn about the Icelandic experience and how the Icelandic people have made use of it it through the centuries. You can even experience it on your own by going to one of our world famous geothermal swimming pools.
So, don't hesitate, apply for the course, learn about this promising energy source and join such great men as the Nobel peace prize winner Barack Obama to acknowledge it's importance!
Reykjavik is waiting for you!
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Academic information
- Fields of activity: Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering, Electronic/Electrotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics/Physics Engineering, Power Engineering
- Content and topics: Geothermal Energy and it's subtopics, geophysics, geochemistry, geothermal heating and power plants, environmental effects, etc.
- Learning goals and objectives: Participants will be able to understand where geothermal energy is originated, how it is extracted, converted into electricity and what effects it has on the environment.
- Level of teaching: Intermediate - a basic level of understanding of the topic required
- Examination type: Written exam
- Estimated number of learning hours: 26
- Number of ECTS credits issued:
1.0
Information for applicants
- Requirements for participants: At least 2 years study of Engineering or similar, eg. physics, chemistry, mathematics.
- Selection criteria for participants: Motivation letter and academic experience
Practical arrangements
All of these are covered by the event fee.
- Lodging during the event: Hostel
- Food during the event: Three meals a day, at least one warm
- Transportation during the event: Bus and walking
More information
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