Eavor-Loop™ Geothermal for Combined Heat and Power at the University of Calgary: A Techno-Economic Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorBarry-Hallee, Nicolas
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-09T17:49:00Z
dc.date.available2022-09-09T17:49:00Z
dc.date.issued2022-08
dc.description.abstractA techno-economic feasibility analysis was conducted to determine the suitability of an Eavor-Loop™ closed-loop geothermal system from Eavor Technologies as a replacement for natural gas cogeneration of combined heat and power at the University of Calgary main campus in Calgary, Alberta. A base case comprised of the existing cogeneration system was compared to an Eavor-Loop™ study case over a 30-year analysis period. 30 °C/km geothermal gradient results showed that a 9 km total depth or greater Eavor-Loop™ system comprised of between 2 to 4 loops provided a lower LCOE, total cost of ownership, paid back over the base case between years 8 and 20, and avoided a lifetime 2.15 million tonnes of CO2-eq. Base case costs are dominated by the cost of fuel and the price of carbon. Overall economic feasibility of the Eavor-Loop™ system can be improved through reducing heat exchanger leg drilling costs and attaining competitive financing.
dc.identifier.citationBarry-Hallee, N. (2022). Eavor-Loop™ Geothermal for Combined Heat and Power at the University of Calgary: A Techno-Economic Analysis (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/115172
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/40194
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentSustainable Energy Development
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies Haskayne School of Business
dc.publisher.facultySchulich School of Engineering
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Law
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Environmental Design
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleEavor-Loop™ Geothermal for Combined Heat and Power at the University of Calgary: A Techno-Economic Analysis
dc.typereport
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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