Abstract
Controlling heat in deep underground mines remains a significant technical and economic consideration for ventilation engineers. Instead of viewing heat as issue underground, why can’t it be utilized to further increase profitability and lower environmental impact? Geothermal energy production could benefit mining as clean power would be readily accessible on site. Geothermal power plant installations could also last far past a mine’s life and rehabilitation stage, benefitting surrounding communities for years to come. Throughout this powerpoint different aspects of geothermal energy production will be analyzed in hopes to encourage more pilot projects. Important topics to be covered in the powerpoint include,
- Different applications including,
- Climeon modules.
- Closed piping network systems.
- Oil and gas production possibilities – analyze current pilot projects in Northern Alberta.
- Geothermal heat production for surface infrastructure, during and after mine life.
- Economics – Returns vs. Risk
- Limitations
- Technical
- Geographical
- What’s next…
- Pilot projects – possible locations that appear to be suitable for geothermal energy.