Barkaoui, Alae-Eddine and Boldyryev, Stanislav and Duić, Neven and Krajačić, Goran and Guzović, Zvonimir (2016) Appropriate integration of geothermal energy sources by Pinch approach : Case study of Croatia. = Appropriate integration of geothermal energy sources by Pinch approach : Case study of Croatia. Applied energy, 184. pp. 1343-1349. ISSN 0306-2619. Vrsta rada: ["eprint_fieldopt_article_type_article" not defined]. Kvartili JCR: Q1 (2016). Točan broj autora: 5.
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Abstract
Geothermal energy is a widely available renewable energy source. In Croatia geological data have been indicating promising potential, especially in the North-Eastern part of the country with a geothermal gradient higher than 49 C/km and terrestrial heat flux of 76 mW/m2. Nonetheless, despite this potential, this resource is not highly exploited to date. Efficient use of geothermal energy can contribute on reducing Croatia’s energy dependence. In this paper, a methodology of a possible integration of geothermal energy within residential, commercial and industrial systems was attempted. Pinch analysis was used to find the best ways to fulfil the energy system requirements in an efficient, clean and cost-effective way. The used approach gives a good overall picture of energy targets for process, site and utility levels. The recommendation for cost-effective integration of geothermal energy into regional energy network is considered by use of Pinch Analysis. Additional attention was paid to geothermal energy utilisation in low enthalpy sedimentary environments. The obtained results can be used for integration of geothermal energy in different cases and ‘‘countries”. It gives general recommendation for geothermal sources placement as well as for energy planning and regional sustainability.
| Item Type: | Article (["eprint_fieldopt_article_type_article" not defined]) |
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| Keywords (Croatian): | geothermal energy; energy management; integration of renewables; Pinch analysis; sustainability |
| Subjects: | TECHNICAL SCIENCE > Mechanical Engineering |
| Divisions: | 500 Department of Energy, Power Engineering and Environment > 510 Power Engineering and Energy Management Chair 500 Department of Energy, Power Engineering and Environment > 530 Chair of Turbomachinery |
| Indexed in Web of Science: | Yes |
| Indexed in Current Contents: | Yes |
| Citations JCR: | 6 (16.03.2018.) |
| Quartiles: | Q1 (2016) |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Feb 2017 12:39 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Mar 2018 09:15 |
| URI: | http://repozitorij.fsb.hr/id/eprint/7487 |
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