Despite prime examples like the EGS project at Soultz-sous-Forêts in the Upper Rhine Valley and the high potential of geothermal power production in Europe, EGS projects are mostly in a research state. However, due to an ever-expanding number of projects, the highly complex technology has made important progress especially in recent years, which will be illustrated in theory and practice to the participants.
The School will give a balanced mixture of engineering- and geotechnical basics with state-of-the-art research on soft stimulation, exploration and monitoring concepts, as well as power production and risk analysis and social acceptance of the technology. All topics will be covered in the form of interactive seminars, exercises and excursions to the French EGS projects in order to impart a deeper impression of the technological challenges and approaches to future specialists in geothermal energy.
Download: Flyer of the Autums School including programm.
Immediately following the Autumn School is the 6th European Geothermal Workshop (EGW, 10 - 12 October; Flyer here), which will be held at the same location at the University of Strasbourg. Participants of the Autumn School are highly encouraged to participate at EGW. The field trips to the geothermal power plants at Soultz-sous-Forêts and Rittershoffen as well as a visit to the oil museum at Merkwiller-Pechelbronn will be jointly carried out on the last day (12th October). Participation fees of the autumn school and the EGW will be free for all participating PhD students.
Registration:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and letter of motivation to
Markus Loewer
Technical University of Munich
Munich School of Engineering
Geothermal-Alliance Bavaria
Lichtenbergstr. 4a
85748 Garching
Tel.: +49 89 289 52728
Mail: markus.loewer(at)tum.de
Deadline for applications is September 10th 2018.
A maximum of 30 participants will be admitted to the event.