How to prove that geothermal power plan does not violate the Second law of thermodynamics?

January 24th, 2010 @ // 2 Comments

Rin asked:


How to prove geothermal power plant does not violate the second law (especially in mathematic)
I know that it is a close system and it obey the internal energy conservation. But I hardly express it into mathematical to make it a stronger statement. Anyone can help please. Thank You.

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How do you become a geothermal engineer?

January 22nd, 2010 @ // 2 Comments

csakaany asked:


I want to be an engineer who works on geothermal energy plants or atleast in that field.

So far I’ve seen courses for construction engineer, and then specialising in geotechnical engineering. Is that the right path?

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What is the difference between a Geothermal Heat Pump and a Water Source Heat Pump?

January 19th, 2010 @ // 2 Comments

fabri_9090 asked:


Are WSHPs considered Geothermal? I have to do presentation about heat pumps and this has been confusing a little.

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