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B4824 - GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Paolo Garofalo
                    
                        Credits:
                        6
                    
                        SSD:
                        GEOS-01/C
                    
                        Language:
                        English
                    
                        Moduli:
                        
                            Paolo Garofalo
                            (Modulo 1)
                        
                            Dmitri Rouwet
                            (Modulo 2)
                        
                        Teaching Mode:
                        
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); 
                                
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
                                
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
                            Geology for Sustainable Development (cod. 6793)

                                        Course Timetable
                                    
from Sep 21, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026

Learning outcomes

This course aims at providing a general introduction to the main geological features of a geothermal system, and how the typical geochemical tools are used to inform exploration and monitoring activities in this environment. The course is divided in two modules. The first introduces the geological characteristics of the geothermal systems, their hydrothermal resources (e.g., mineral deposits, hot springs), and the field and laboratory methods used for these studies. The second module focuses on the geochemical methods used to analyse geothermal fluids and gases, and their applications to define active processes (e.g., geothermometry). The course includes field and laboratory activities in an active geothermal system (Mt. Amiata) and interactions with a company that is actively exploring and exploiting geothermal resources. The course will provide the basic competencies to study a geothermal system and its resources from a geological/geochemical standpoint.

Syllabus

The syllabus has not been published yet.

Office hours

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