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.