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Geothermal

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Is geo thermal energy non renewable?

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Yes, fundamentally geothermal energy is NOT a renewable resource. The souge heat for geothermal energy is the heat from Earth's core (caused by the fission of heavy, radioactive isotopes). This heat is dissipating and will not be renewed. Also where geothermal energy is extracted, the turnover rate in the crustal rocks is so slow that the heat source is quickly cooled to the point of exhaustion. (Note, highly volcanic areas are an exception to this).

Is geothermal energy a fossil fuel?

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No. Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Geothermal energy is a clean renewable energy powered by the heat from the centre of the earth. It is the only renewable energy whose power does not come from the sun.

What kind of material is used in the waterless ground loop in a waterless earth-coupled closed-loop geothermal heat pump system?

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A waterless ground loop in a waterless earth-coupled closed-loop geothermal heat pump system typically uses a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. HDPE is a durable material that is resistant to corrosion and provides good thermal conductivity, allowing for efficient heat transfer between the ground and the heat pump system.

Which is a significant disadvantage of geothermal energy?

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Reservoirs of hot water and steam are eventually used up

Where does the heat for geothermal energy come?

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steam in the earth

What are two natural phenomena from which geo thermal energy can be obtained?

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I think to:
- heat from hot springs
- heat from the thermal gradient of the earth

How does volcanic compare to geothermal energy?

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Volcanic IS Geothermal.