Marine and Geothermal Energy
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Marine and Geothermal Energy Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Marine and Geothermal Energy (subject code 4356404) as prescribed for RE · Semester 5 divides the course into 4 units, covering 12 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4356404)Unit 1 Introduction to Marine Energy
- 1.1. Introduction to Marine Energy
- 1.2. Fundamentals of Marine Energy Tidal Energy Wave Energy Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
- 1.3. Marine Energy Technologies Tidal Barrages Tidal Stream Generators Oscillating Water Columns Wave Energy Converters
Unit 2 Challenges in Marine Energy
- 2.1. Technical Challenges Intermittency Harsh Marine Environment
- 2.2. Economic Challenges High Capital Costs Uncertain Return on Investment
- 2.3. Environmental Challenges Impact on Marine Ecosystems Carbon Footprint GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Renewable Energy Course / Subject Code : 4356404 Course / Subject Name : Marine and Geothermal Energy w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 7
Unit 3 Introduction to Geothermal Energy
- 3.1. Introduction to Geothermal Energy
- 3.2. Fundamentals of Geothermal Energy: Sources and Extraction Methods Dry Steam Power Plants Flash Steam Power Plants Binary Cycle Power Plants
- 3.3. Technologies for Harnessing Geothermal Energy Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Hydrothermal Processes Direct Use Technologies
Unit 4 Challenges in Geothermal Energy
- 4.1. Challenges in Geothermal Energy Geological Risks and Exploration Challenges High Initial Costs and Financial Barriers
- 4.2. Environmental Impacts of Geothermal Energy: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Land Use Considerations Water Consumption
- 4.3. Economic Implications of Geothermal Energy Initial Investment Costs Operational Costs Economic Benefits GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Renewable Energy Course / Subject Code : 4356404 Course / Subject Name : Marine and Geothermal Energy w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 4 of 7