Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Geothermal Energy: Tapping the Earth's Heat

Geothermal Energy: Tapping the Earth’s Heat

This Science Screen Report looks at a clean and renewable energy source that is steadily gaining scientific acceptance: hot dry rocks, otherwise known as enhanced geothermal systems. The program shows how masses of heated granite approximately 3 miles underground can be accessed with advanced drilling and computer imaging techniques, and how water forced through fissures in the granite can generate steam to produce electricity. A solid foundation for studying emerging alternatives to fossil fuels. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (15 minutes)

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Item#: BVL34428
Copyright date: ©2000
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-1175-3
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-1176-0


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