Geothermal energy development and future possible applications in Algeria
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2019-02-24
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University of Eloued
Abstract
The main objective of the present study is to
review the development of geothermal energy utilization in
Algeria, giving its historical development and opportunities.
Geothermal energy is used for direct utilization in Algeria, which
is among the main countries in Africa in geothermal direct use
applications. The inventory of thermal springs has been updated
with more than 240 springs identified. The highest temperatures
recorded were 98 °C in Hammam El Maskhoutin (Guelma) and
118 °C in Biskra, in the western part of the country. In the south,
the thermal springs have a mean temperature of 50 °C. The
northeastern zone of the country, covering an area of 15,000
km2, remains potentially the most interesting geothermal area,
with the Barda spring giving 100 L/s. Geothermal energy is a
relatively benign energy source, displaying fossil fuels and thus
reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So it is expected that
geothermal energy development will significantly speed up in the
country if the geothermal law becomes effective
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Geothermal energy, Direct use, Heat pumps, Space heating, District heating, Renewable energy, Sustainable development
Citation
Nacer Lebbihiat . Abdelmalek Attia. Abdessamia hadjadj. Geothermal energy development and future possible applications in Algeria. International Symposium on Technology & Sustainable Industry Development, ISTSID’2019. Faculty Of Technology. University Of Eloued. [Visited in ../../….]. Available from [copy the link here].