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.