Description

Deep geothermal energy generally involves use of geothermal water and steam for electricity generation, although direct use of heated water in homes is also possible. Systems may be open or closed.

Category

Category of FEP

Geosynthesis

Sub-category

Sub-category of FEP

Human-induced events (beneath host rock)

Ondraf Niras FEP Number

Ondraf Niras FEP Number

12

FEP Effects

Description of FEP Effects

Exploratory drilling (see FEP 8). Perforation of the host rock and aquifers. Creation of preferential pathway; gradient and hydraulic conductivity changes. Changes in geochemistry.

Reference(s)

References Relevant to FEP

RD&D Plan ER-186_I1

NEA TN2 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA TN2 List of Proposed IFEP Revisions [NEA/RWM/R(2013)8]

1.4.6 Mining and other underground activities.