Introduction to computer tools for the simulation of hydrothermal fluid flow and hydrothermal reactions. The computer programs are handed out to the students and can be run on normal laptop PCs (Windows operating system; MAC or Linux users will have to install a virtual machine or team up with a colleague with a Window computer). No programming knowledge is necessary.
Learning objective
Learn how to use the simulation programs HYDROTHERM and Geochemist's Workbench to explore how hydrothermal ore deposition works. In addition, you'll learn how natural geothermal systems work and what controls their energy content.
Content
Introduction to computer tools for the simulation of hydrothermal processes: HYDROTHERM for fluid flow simulations, Geochemist's Workbench for thermodynamic modeling. While learning the respective computer programs is an essential part of the course, the emphasis will be on using these tools to learn how the physics and chemistry of hydrothermal system actually work.
Lecture notes
Computer programs and course material will be distributed during the course.
Literature
Ingebritsen S.E., Sanford W., Neuzil C. (2006) Groundwater in geologic processes. Cambridge University Press
Bethke C.M. (1996) Geochemical reaction modeling. Oxford University Press
Turcotte D.L., Schubert G. (2001) Geodynamics, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
Prerequisites / Notice
This course is intended for earth science students; people interested but with a different background should contact the lecturer before signing up.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Media and Digital Technologies
fostered
Problem-solving
assessed
Project Management
fostered
Social Competencies
Cooperation and Teamwork
fostered
Personal Competencies
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course