| Author | Piriya Paokorkeatikul |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.ET-17-02 |
| Subject(s) | Geothermal resources--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Energy |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | |
| Abstract | This research aimed to study the geothermal utilization for electricity generation in Thailand. The methodology adopted was as follows: first, study the geothermal utilization throughout the world, including the technologies and policies; second, study the status of geothermal energy utilization in Thailand; and finally, apply the recent advances to estimate the possible electricity generation capacity in Thailand. Based on the above procedure, it is shown that there are 9 areas of potential hot springs in Thailand that can contribute about 7.6 MWe of electricity with an investment cost of 750.5 million Baht using advanced binary cycle technology. Apart from utilization of geothermal energy for electricity, this study also analysed the related policies in order to improve the geothermal energy in Thailand. There should be financial mechanism supporting investors for implementing geothermal energy based power plants. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan |
| Examination Committee(s) | Salam, P. Abdul;Singh, Jai Govind |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government |
| Degree | Research report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2017 |