State of Geothermal Research in Canada

Type:

Presentation

Link:

State of Geothermal Research in Canada

Presenter:

Dr. Stephen E. Grasby – Research Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada

Citation:

Grasby, S. Yellowknife Geoscience Forum 2018. (Presentation). Nov. 2018

Abstract:

Geothermal barriers…
• Regulatory • Policy • Awareness • Geothermal data • Basic geoscience

Geothermal energy
• Heat is constantly generated by radioactive decay of U, Th, K in the crust and flows to surface (83%) • Mantle cooling (17%)