The course focuses on shallow geothermal probes and geothermal well systems, but also covers topics such as deep geothermal energy and geothermal storage potential. Lecturers from industry, government agencies and research institutions provide practical input on issues such as quality assurance, licensing practices, strategic planning and the sustainable use of geothermal resources.

This course presents advanced topics of single/multiphase fluid flow, heat transfer, reactive transport, and geochemical reactions in the subsurface. Emphasis is on the understanding of the underlying governing equations of each physical and chemical process, and their relevance to applications, e.g., groundwater management, geothermal energy, CO2 storage, waste disposal, and oil/gas production.

The course offers an introduction to Hydrogeology:- Why is groundwater so important to us?- How does one extract groundwater?- How can the distribution and movement of groundwater be characterised?

The course provides up-to-date hydrogeological knowledge on the description of groundwater systems in hard rocks and sediments. Starting with methods for the characterization of groundwater systems, various case studies are shown, where the application in groundwater protection is highlighted.