Description
Shallow-depth geothermal energy generally involves direct use of geothermal water, e.g. for heating and cooling of buildings. Systems may be open or closed.
Category
Category of FEP
Geosynthesis
Sub-category
Sub-category of FEP
Human-induced events (above host rock)
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
6
FEP Effects
Description of FEP Effects
Changes in gradient through the host rock; Possibly changes in geochemistry. Dilution capacity of aquifer changes.
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. 1.4.8 Surface environment.