Evaluating of the feasibility of geothermal energy extraction from Valemines

The proposed research project is a study that would be conducted for Vale at all of their

underground operations in Thompson, Manitoba and Sudbury, Ontario. This study is aimed at

gathering data to determine the potential geothermal energy that these mines can provide.

The research will include a series of substantial in-situ data gathering, laboratorial

experiments and analytical analysis which are expected to determine the amount of available

geothermal heat of all the studied mine sites and define the most suitable technique of

extracting the heat energy from each source. The benefits from this project would include a

chance for the company to promote and use a renewable energy source for their operations

which can provide for the surrounding community. For the community, economic benefits

resulting from the provision of this form of energy includes an alleviation of current heating

and cooling energy costs that are incurred on an annual basis

Faculty Supervisor:

Ferri Hassani

Student:

Partner:

Vale Canada Limited (Copper Cliff, ON)

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

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