SUMMARY OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

ENERGY FROM THE VOLCANO

The heat of the Earth used to produce geothermal energy stems from
impressive and spectacular natural phenomena that are intrinsic to our planet.
Volcanoes are the most famous natural display of geothermal energy on the
planet. The geothermal energy is a renewable resource, as it exploits the
abundant Earth’s interior heat and water. Having the use of this natural energy
source has important implications for preserving the environment.
ADVANTAGES OF USING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY FROM THE VOLCANOES
• ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY
Geothermal energy is more environmentally friendly than conventional fuel
sources such as coal and other fossil fuels.
• RENEWABLE
Geothermal energy is a source of renewable energy that will last until the Earth
is destroyed by the sun.
•SUSTAINABLE/STABLE
Geothermal provides a reliable source of energy as compared to other
renewable resources such as wind and solar power.
•RELIABLE
Energy generated from this resource is easy to calculate since it does not
fluctuate in the same way as other energy sources.
HOW CAN WE USE THE ENERGY FROM THE VOLCANO?
Magma heats nearby rocks and underground aquifers. Hot water can be
released through geysers, hot springs, steam vents, underwater hydrothermal
vents, and mud pots. These are all sources of geothermal energy. Their heat
can be captured and used directly for heat, or their steam can be used to
generate electricity.
TWO TYPES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Geothermal Heat Pump
Geothermal Power Plant
HOW DOES THE ENERGY FROM THE VOLCANOES GENERATES ELECTRICITY?
Geothermal power plants use steam to produce electricity. The steam comes
from reservoirs of hot water found a few miles or more below the earth's
surface. The steam rotates a turbine that activates a generator, which
produces electricity. Geothermal Heat Pump is a heating/cooling system for
buildings that uses a type of heat pump to transfer heat or from the ground,
taking advantage of the relative constancy of temperatures of the Earth
through the season.
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT

GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS

Geothermal heat pumps use the earth's constant temperature to heat and cool
buildings. Geothermal heat pumps transfer heat from the ground (or water)
into buildings during the winter and reverse the process in the summer.
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Members:
Ma Darleen Angela Red
Kryssa Rich Tagum
John Emerson Petil
Sophia Guarina
Althea Barrientos
Colin Callada
Venice Lorraine Necio