PROFESIONAL MASTER PROGRAM IN

GEOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY
Program Studi Magister (S2) Akademik Terapan Teknik Panas Bumi 

INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG

 
 
 
Fakultas Teknik Pertambangan dan Perminyakan ITB (FTTM-ITB)
Jalan Ganesa 10, Bandung 40132

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1. INTRODUCTION
Starting mid of 2008 (Semester I/2008-2009) the Faculty of Mining
and Petroleum Technology (FTTM) - ITB offers a Master Degree
Program in Geothermal Technology. This program is a four-
semesters intensive program, which can be completed in three
semesters, put strong emphasis on technical and practical aspects
(profesions) of geothermal energy exploration, exploitation,
utilization, economics, management and environmental.

2. BACKGROUND
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia

Indonesia has a big potential of geothermal energy, as the country lies along the Ring of Fire where
most of the volcanoes are located. There are 256 geothermal areas have been identified in Indonesia,
of which 84 geothermal areas have been identified in Sumatera, 76 areas in Jawa, 51 areas in
Sulawesi, 21 areas in Nusatenggara, 3 areas in Irian, 15 areas in Maluku and 5 areas in Kalimantan.

Most of geothermal systems in Indonesia

has high temperature, mostly above 225oC,
very suitable for electricity generation.
Potential of geothermal energy is estimated
at 27,510 MW, including 14,172 MW
reserve, with proven of 2,287 MW, probable
of 1,050 MW and possible of 10,835 MW
(Bambang Setiawan, Department of Energy
and Mineral Resources, 2009). Geothermal
resources and reserves in each islands are
presented in Table 1.

Table 1. Geothermal Resources and Reserves in Indonesia

(Bambang Setiawan, Department of Energy and Mineral Resources, 2009).

Resources, MMe Reserve, MMe Installed

Location Capacity
Speculative Hipothetical Probable Possible Proven (2008)
Sumatera 5275 2194 5555 15 380 12
Jawa 2235 1446 3175 885 1815 1000
Bali-Nusa Tenggara 360 359 943 - 14 -
Sulawesi 925 12 865 150 78 40
Maluku 400 37 297 - - -
Kalimatan 45 - - - - -
Papua 50 - - - - -
9290 4048 10835 1050 2287
Total 1052
Total 256 Location 13338 MMe 14172 MMe
MMe
Total : 27510 MMe

Reference: Bambang Setiawan. 2009. Langkah-langkah untuk Mendorong Investasi Panas Bumi. Diskusi Panel: Pengembangan Energi Panas
Bumi untuk Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik. 29 Januari 2009. Bandung.

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 Out of 256 geothermal areas in Indonesia,
Production & until today only 7 areas have been utilized
Utilization for electricity generation. Total installed
7 locations (2.7 %)
capacity is 1052 Megawatts, i.e. Kamojang
– West Jawa (200 MW), Darajat – West
Development Jawa (260 MW), Awibengkok, Gn Salak –
West Jawa (375 MW), Wayang Windu –
West Jawa (110 MW), Sibayak – North
8 locations (3.1 %)
Feasibility Sumatera (12 MW), Lahendong – North
Study Sulawesi (40 MW) and Dieng - Central
Jawa (60 MW). The capacity of the
78 locations (30.5 %)
Wayang Windu geothermal power plant
Exploration will increase this year to 227, hence total
capacity by 2009 would become 1169
MW.
Preliminary 163 locations (63.7 %)
Survey

Status of other areas has been summarized by the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources as the
following: 163 area (63,7%) at preliminary survey stage, 78 area (30,5%) at exploration stage and 8
area (3.1%) ready for development.

For Geothermal Development, in 2004 the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia
issued a Blue Print for Geothermal Development in Indonesia from 2004 up to 2020. Since 2005, the
road map has become part of the 'Blueprint for National Energy Management 2005-2025'. For
geothermal development, the Indonesian government set up a progressive target from 807 MW (2005)
to 9500 MW by 2025. Geothermal development in Indonesia has been hindered by various problems,
hence caused the total geothermal power plant capacity by the end 2008 only reached 1052 MW, 50%
short of the goal set in the Blueprint for National Energy Management of 2005-2025. The Indonesian
Government has revised the development target for the periode of 2009-2014, however the goal for the
year 2025 remains at 9500 MW, equivalen to 167.5 million barrel oil or 5% energy mix 2025).

Plan of Development for the year of 2010 to 2014:

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 Man Power Needs for Supporting Geothermal
Development in Indonesia

Other target of the government is directed toward local capacity

building. It is expected that the country would become a centre of
excellence for geothermal industries, and local universities would
provide geothermal education program and research facilities, to
meet man power needs for supporting geothermal exploration and
development in Indonesia.

Freeston & Bolton (1993), geothermal experts from New Zealand

estimated that 30-50 man power per year, consists of geothermal
engineers and earth scientists, are needed for supporting
geothermal development of 1000 MW in Indonesia. While
Indonesian Geothermal Association (API, stands for Asosiasi
Panas Bumi Indonesia) estimated a higher number, that is 70
man power per year. Sjafra Dwipa from Department of Energy and
Mineral Resources (ref. Letter No. 179/PB/2005) support the
establisment of Master Degree Program in Geothermal Technology
at ITB and estimated that 50 – 60 man power per year for
supporting geothermal development in Indonesia.

With an assumption that 30 – 50 man power per year are required

for supporting geothermal development of 1000 MW in Indonesia,
hence for supporting development of 4733 MW in Indonesia until
the year 2014, Indonesia will need at least 120 man power per year, consists of geothermal engineers
and earth scientists. This number has not include the number of man power needs for conducting
exploration at 163 geothermal areas which at present are still at preliminary survey stage and for
conducting further exploration at 78 areas which at present are still at exploration stage.

3. AIMS OF THE PROGRAM

The Master Degree Program in Geothermal Technology is

established by ITB to meet man power needs for supporting
geothermal exploration, development and utilization in Indonesia.
The main emphasis of the program is to provide the students with
sufficient understanding on technical and practical aspects of
geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration, reservoir
engineering, drilling technique, well testing, production
engineering, monitoring technique, utilization of Geothermal
Energy, both for power generation and for direct uses. The
program will also put strong emphasis on environmental matters
as it relates to energy use, sustainable energy development and
energy economics.

4. CURRICULUM

The Master Degree Program in Geothermal Technology consists of two majors, that is Exploration and
Engineering Programs. The Exploration Program will focus on geothermal energy exploration, covering
Geology Structure, Petrology, Hidrology, Vulcano-Stratigraphy, Geoythermal Geochemistry and
Geophysics. The Engineering Program, will focus on Geothermal Exploitation and Utilization, covering
Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Technique, Well Testing, Production Engineering, Monitoring Technique,
Utilization of Geothermal Energy, both for power generation and for direct uses.

This program is a four-semesters intensive program, which can be completed in three semesters.
Students will attend lectures for 12 hours a week. In addition students will attend laboratory exercises
and site visits. The following table shows the curriculum for the Master Degree Program in Geothermal
Technology.

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 Semester-1
No SKS
Exploration Program Engineering Program
1 PB5001 Geothermal System and Technology 3
2 PB5002 Volcanology and Geothermal System PB5005 Heat and Mass Transfer 2
3 PB5003 Exploration of Geology Geothermal PB5006 Geothermal Reservoir Engineering 3
4 PB5004 Analysis of Geothermal Enviroment 2
Total 10

Semester-2
No SKS
Exploration Program Engineering Program
5 GL5043 Rock Alteration PB5010 Drilling Plan 3
6 PB5007 Geochemistry Exploration for PB5011 Geothermal Production 3
Geothermal Engineering
7 PB5008 Geothermal Geophysical Exploration PB5012 Geothermal Energy Utilization 3
Total 9

Semester-3
No SKS
Exploration Program Engineering Program
8 PB6009 Managment and Economics of Geothermal 2
9 XXxxxx Ellective Course XXxxxx Ellective Course 6
Total 8

Semester-4
No SKS
Exploration Program Engineering Program
10 PB6013 Evaluation of Geothermal Prospect 3
11 PB6099 Final Project 6
Total 9

ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERED

No Code Courses Sks
1 PB-6014 Microseismology 2
2 PB-6015 Monitoring and Expansion of Geothermal Production 2
3 PB-6016 Geochemistry of Geothermal Gas 2
4 PB-6017 Geothermal Reservoir Simulation 3
5 PB-6018 Flow Modelling in Wells and Pipes 3
6 PB-6019 Geothermal Power Plant 3
7 PB-6020 Direct Use of Geothermal Energy 3

ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERED BY OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS

No Code Courses Sks

1 GL-5014 Fracture and Geomechanic 2
2 GL-5001 Modelling Geology 2
3 GL-5032 Mineral Chemistry 2
4 GL-5033 Isotope Geochemistry 2
5 GL-5045 Geostatistic 2
6 GL-5212 Geology Remote Sensing 2
7 TG- 6012 Gravity and Magnetic Method 2
8 TG- 6021 Geoelectrical Method 2
9 TG- 6022 Geoelectromagnetic Method 2
10 TG- 6001 Selected Topics in Geophysics 2
11 AT-6016 Hidrology for Geothermal 2

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5. TEACHING STAFF
Teaching staff will be researchers and professors from the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Technology
(FTTM-ITB) and from the Faculty of Earth Science and Technology (FITB). Guest lecturers from
relevant and prominent institutions and from geothermal industries will also be invited to provide
practical knowledge and share their experiences in geothermal exploration, exploitation and
development.

Semester I-II/2008-2009

PB5001 Sistim dan Teknologi Panas Bumi (Geothermal System and Technology)
Dr. Ir. Prihadi Sumintadiredja (KK Geologi Terapan)
Ir. Niniek Rina Herdianita M.Sc (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Eng Suryantini (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Ir. Budi Sulistijo (KK ESDB)
Dr. Hendra Grandis (KK Ilmu dan Teknik Geofisika)
Dr. Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji (KK Teknik Reservoir)
Coordinator/Penanggung Jawab: Dr. Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji

PB5002 Volkanologi dan Sistem Panas Bumi (Volcanology and Geothermal System)
Dr. Ir. Prihadi Sumintadiredja (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Eng Suryantini (KK Geologi Terapan)
Coordinator/Penanggung Jawab: Dr. Ir. Prihadi Sumintadiredja

PB5003 Eksplorasi Geologi Panas Bumi (Exploration of Geology Geothermal)

Ir. Niniek Rina Herdianita M.Sc (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Eng Suryantini (KK Geologi Terapan)
Coordinator/Penanggung Jawab: Ir. Niniek Rina Herdianita M.Sc

PB5004 Analisis Lingkungan Panas Bumi (Analysis of Geothermal Enviroment)

Prof. Juli Sumirat (KK Tek. Pengelolaan Lingkungan)
Dr. Herto Dwi Ariesyady, ST, MT (KK Tek. Pengelolaan Lingkungan)
Prof. Dr. Ir. Sudarto Notosiswojo (KK ESDB)
Dr. Ir. Budi Brahmantyo M.Sc (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji (KK Teknik Reservoir)
Coordinator/Penanggung Jawab: Prof. Juli Sumirat

PB5005 Perpindahan Panas dan Massa (Mass and Heat Transfer)

Dr. Ir. Halim (KK Konversi Energi)

PB5006 Teknik Reservoir Panas Bumi (Geothermal Reservoir Engineering)

Dr. Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji (KK Teknik Reservoir)
Ir. Ali Ashat Dipl.Geotherm.En.Tech (visiting lecturer/research associates lab Geothermal ITB)

PB5007 Eksplorasi Geokimia Panas Bumi (Geochemistry Exploration for Geothermal)

Ir. Niniek Rina Herdianita M.Sc (KK Geologi Terapan)

PB5008 Eksplorasi Geofisika Panas Bumi (Geothermal Geophysical Exploration)

Dr. Hendra Grandis (KK Ilmu dan Teknik Geofisika)
Dr. Ir. Prihadi Sumintadiredja (KK Geologi Terapan)
Dr. Eng Suryantini (KK Geologi Terapan)
Coordinator/Penanggung Jawab: Dr. Hendra Grandis

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PB6009 Manajemen dan Ekonomi Panas Bumi (Managment and Economics of Geothermal)
Dr. Ir. Arsegianto (KK Teknik Produksi dan Manajemen Migas)
Ir. Zainal Ilmie Bachrun (visiting lecturer/PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy)

PB5010 Perencanaan Pemboran (Drilling Plan)

Dr. Ir. Rudi Rubiandini Ria (KK Teknik Produksi & Manajemen Migas

PB5011 Teknik Produksi Panas Bumi (Geothermal Production Engineering)

Dr. Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji (KK Teknik Reservoir)
Ir. Ali Ashat Dipl.Geotherm.En.Tech (visiting lecturer/research associates lab Geothermal ITB)

PB5012 Utilisasi Panas Bumi (Geothermal Energy Utilization)

Dr. Ir. T. A. Fauzi Soelaiman,MSME (KK Konversi Energi)

PB6017 Simulasi Reservoir Panas Bumi (Geothermal Reservoir Simulation)

Dr. Ir. Sutopo (KK Teknik Reservoir) 
Ir. Ali Ashat Dipl.Geotherm.En.Tech (visiting lecturer/research associates lab Geothermal ITB)

6. FACILITIES

6.1 Laboratory Facilities

In addition to lectures, students will have laboratory exercises. The laboratory facilities for
supporting academic and research activities are available at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum
Technology (FTTM) and the Faculty of Earth Science and Technology (FITB). They are:
a. Petrology and Mineral Deposit Laboratory
b. Petrography Laboratory
c. Optical Crystalllography and Ore Mineral Laboratory
d. Mineral and Industrial-Constructional Material Laboratory
e. Volkanology and Geothermal Laboratory
f. Hidrogeology Laboratory
g. Geochemistry Laboratory
h. Earth Resources Exploration Laboratory
i. Applied Geophysics Laboratory
j. Drilling Laboratory
k. Computer Laboratory
l. Geothermal Laboratory

6.2 Softwares
To support geothermal development in Indonesia, since 1997 Geothermal Laboratory of ITB has
developed a number of software for geothermal application. Software may be used for supporting
academic and research activities areL
a. GES, stands for Geothermal Engineering Software. to facilitate (i) the storage of data and the
calculation of output from geothermal wells, from production tests (lip pressure, calorimeter and
separator tests) (ii) the calculation of pressure drop in a well and in transmission lines (steam-
water line and steam line), (iii) the prediction of the output from geothermal wells, (iv) the
analysis of data resulting from transient tests (pressure build-up, pressure draw down) and (v)
the calculation of power output and steam consumption.
b. SAR-Geothermal, stands for “Sistem Analisa Resiko” Geothermal, or in English is “Risk
Analysis System”. This software was developed in 1999 to provide a tool for users to determine
the price of generated electricity, rates of return and other economic parameters of the invested
capital of the proposed geothermal projects. The software program is designed to have eight
categories of information and function, namely general project information, geothermal

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 resources data, exploration data, plan of development, including power plant and steam field,
cost, project scheduling and economic analysis. This Information software was developed for
Ministry of Mining (now Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources).
c. IRIS, stands for Integrated Reservoir Analysis System. IRIS was developed for Kamojang
geothermal field (PERTAMINA), the first geothermal field developed in Indonesia. With this
system, engineers and earth scientists may share the same information. The use of IRIS may
lead to the success of geothermal management. To help the engineers work more effectively
and efficiently in conducting various analyses, a number of independent application modules
were installed and called GeTools, which stands for Geothermal Engineering Tools. It consists
of four tool boxes: (1) drilling toolbox, (2) reservoir engineering toolbox, (3) production
engineering toolbox and (4) fluid properties and geochemistry toolbox. In 2003 GeTools was
further developed to help the engineers work more effectively and efficiently in conducting
various analyses,
d. Smart Tough2 (Tough2 Post Processor) Version 2.0 & Tough2 Interface was developed to
help users in analyzing the results of reservoir modeling for predicting the reservoir
performance during production period and also for investigating the best production-injection
scenario. Smart Tough2 (Tough2 Post Processor) Version 2.0 & Tough2 Interface have been
used by PERTAMINA for modeling Kamojang (West Java) and Lahendong (North Sulawesi)
geothermal fields.

Apart from developing software and conducting research, ITB has been active in providing educational
materials, developing short courses and responding to inquiries from the industries and government. An
Interactive_CD has been developed for distance learning.

7. CARREER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Government Istitutiion, i.e Direktorat Jenderal Mineral, Batubara dan Panas Bumi, Direktorat
Jenderal Listrik dan Pemanfaatan Energi, Dinas Pertambangan.
2. PT. Pertamina Geothermal Energy, for the expansion the existing geothermal power plant, i.e.
Kamojang (West Java), Lahendong (North Sulawesi) and Sibayak (North Sumatere) fields, and
second for exploration, exploitation and development of Lumut Balai (South Sumatera), Ulubelu
(Lampung), Kotamubagu (North Sulawesi), I-Argopuro (Jawa Timur), Sungai Penuh (Jambi) and
Hulu Lais (Bengkulu) fields.
3. Chevron Geothermal Indonesia, for expansion of Darajat (West Java) and Awibengkok Gunung
Salak (West Java) fields.
4. Star Energy, for exploitation and expansion of Wayang Windu (West Java) fields.
5. PT. Geo Dipa Energi for exploitation and expansion of Dieng (Central Java) and Patuha (West
Java) fields.
6. PT Medco Energy International for exploitation and development of Sarula (North Sumatere) fields.
7. PT Bali Energi for exploitation and development Bedugul (Bali) fields.
8. Other geothermal industries which win the bidding of new working areas. The Government plan to
tender among other the following new working areas (Directorate General of Coal, Mineral and
Geothermal, 2007)

8. TUITION FEE
Fixed Rp. 2,500,000.-/semester plus Rp. 350.000,-/SKS

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9. REGISTRATION

Apllication can be downloaded at http://www.sps.itb.ac.id

  PERIODE 
Description  BPPS/UMUM  UMUM  
( PERIODE 1)  (PERIODE 2) 
Submission of Application Form  until  9 April 2009 Mei ‐ 20 Juni 2009
Academic Potential Test or Test Potensi Akademik (TPA) 25 April 2009 4 Juli 2009
Results Notification  End of Mei 2009 Mid of  Juli 2009
Registration  Agustus 2009 
Course start  Mid of Agustus 2009 

10. FURTHER INFORMATION

• Drs. Acep Kundrat,
Phone: 022 – 2534249
Email: acep@tm.itb.ac.id
• Ir. Niniek Rina Herdianita M.Sc
Phone: 0811221412,
Email: herdianita@gc.itb.ac.id
• Ir. Nenny Miryani Saptadji, Ph.D,
Telp: 022-2504955 atau 022-2512575; HP: 0811 801141
Fax: 022-2504955 atau 022 – 2512575
Email: nennys@tm.itb.ac.id

SYLLABUS
PB5001 Geothermal System and Technology
Characteristics and types of geothermal system, main components of hydrothermal system, types and characteristics of
surface manifestations, conceptual models, differences between geothermal system and petroleum system, geothermal areas,
rock and fluid properties, scope of geothermal projects, overview of preliminary survey, geothermal exploration, covering
geology, , geochemistry and geophysical exploration, drilling and reservoir engineering, well testing, production facilities,
production engineering, utilisation of geothermal energy for electricity generation, geothermal heat for direct use, legal aspects.

PB5002 Volcanology and Geothermal System

It is all about volcano, including its tectonic setting, magmatism, classification, type of eruption, heatflow, physical and chemical
aspects. The lecture also gives knowledge of volcanostratigraphy, field investigation methods, monitoring of volcano, and
hazard mitigation. At the end half semester, the relation between volcano, tectonism, and geothermal system is given. The
influence of magmatism to the geothermal system setting is also reviewed.

PB5003 Exploration of Geology Geothermal

This lecture introduces various methods of geology, geophysics and geochemistry used during exploration of geothermal or
hydrothermal system.
- Geology overviews various surveys used during geothermal exploration. Furthermore, it gives knowledge about alteration
minerals, especially ones which are common in geothermal system.
- Geophysical study overviews various surveys used during geothermal exploration. It gives knowledge how to compile
geological condition and geophysics anomalies and physical properties of rock to understand subsurface structure or
reservoir.
- Geochemistry overviews various surveys used during geothermal exploration, type and distribution of geothermal fluids and
interpretation of reservoir condition.

PB5004 Analysis of Geothermal Enviroment

Environmental issue of geothermal field development and utilization, regulations, land usage, possible environmental impacts
of geothermal exploration, exploitation and utilization of geothermal energy: disturbances of natural surface features, gas

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emmidions to the atmosphere, noise pollution, water pollution, reinjection of water to the subsurface, land subsidence, heat
emmidions, disturbances ecosystem, flaura dan fauna; mitigation and monitoring tecgniqes; Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM).

PB5005 Heat and Mass Transfer

The principles of heat and mass transfer, boiling and condensation, their application to geothermal energy technolog, from
reservoir to the well, to the steam, water and two phase transmission pipe, condensate traps, to the power plant, including
condensers, cooling tower, heat exchangers, their types and selection, and their application in direct use of geothermal fluid
for heating, cooling and drying.

PB5006 Geothermal Reservoir Engineering

Characteristics of geothermal system, main component of hdrothermal system, conceptual model, reservoir parameters, fluid
flow within the reservoir, mass and heat flow, pressure and temperature gradient, measured data, integrated data analysis to
determine type, depth, pressure and temperatur of reservoir, estimation of reserve and electricity potential, pressure transient
analysism interference test, reservoir simulation, reservoir performance forecast, monitoring, reservoir management

PB 5007 Geochemistry Exploration for Geothermal

This course covers all aspects of chemistry at geothermal systems. It explains type, composition, source and distribution of
geothermal fluids; and the effects of boiling, mixing and condensation to the composition of water. How to understanding of the
reservoir condition is then given, followed by the behaviour of gas dan stable isotope in geothermal systems. In the last mid
semester, the course will point out : monitoring of production wells, including scaling formation dan corosivity in production
pipes, environmental aspects and interaction between rock and geothermal fluids.

PB5008 Geothermal Geophysical Exploration

Geothermal system, types of geothermal system, review of geology and geochemistry of geothermal system, exploration
strategy, geophysical anomalies of geothermal prospect, review of geophysical exploration methods: gravity, magnetics, geo-
electrics (Schlumberger, Mise-a-la-masse, Head-on), magnetotellurics (including CSAMT and transient EM), monitoring of
geothermal production (Self-Potential, micro-seismics, micro-gravity), discussion on case studies of geothermal exploration in
Indonesia.

PB6009 Managment and Economics of Geothermal

Contractual arrangement, regulations, scope of project from upstream to down stream, planning of activities, cost for
exploration, steam field development, power plant construction, risk analisis, time schedule, control, economic analysis,
revenue analysis, calculation of electricity price, cash flow, sensitivity analysis, project financing, project implementtaion, case
study

PB5010 Drilling Plan

Perencanaan tempat dan lokasi sumur, target pemboran, geometri sumur, metoda pemboran, peralatan pemboran, desain
casing (pipa selubung), lumpur pemboran, semen, mekanika batuan; directional drilling, pengukuran dan monitoring saat
pemboran/pengumpulan data, penyelesaian sumur, perencanaan biaya pemboran, perbedaan pemboran sumur migas dan
sumur geothermal

PB5011 Geothermal Production Engineering

Completion of geothermal wells, production facilities in vapor dominated field and water dominated field, production facilities in
a number of geothermal fields in Indonesia, measurements of pressure, temperature and flow rates, application of fluid
mechanic, thermodynamic, mass and heat transfer for calculating pressure drop and heat loss in wells and surface
transmission line, problems of corrosion and scaling, material selection, monitoring well performance, well modelling, well bore
simulation

PB5012 Geothermal Energy Utilization

Utilization of geothermal energy for electricity generation and for direct uses, types of energy conversion cycles/system applied
in a number of geothermal power plant in the world and in Indonesia, types of turbine, condensor, cooling tower, gas extraction
system, calculation of power output or steam consumption for power plant with dry steam cycle, separated steam cycle, single
flash cycle, double flash cycle, binary cycle, exergy analysis; direct uses of geothermal energy for drying agricultural product,
green house , soil heating and others

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PB6013 Evaluation of Geothermal Prospect
A case study to evaluate feasibility of a geothermal project, starting from integrated analysis of geology, geochemistry,
geophysical, measured- well data to determine type, depth, thickness, pressure and temperature of reservoir, rocks type and
properties, reservoir boundary, estimatiion of reserve and electricity potential, planning of steam field, power plant, cost, time
scheduling, economic analysis, determination of electricity prices and sensitivity analysis

PB5014 Microseismology
Study of micro-earthquake activities (1-3 Richter scale) that occur in volcanic and geothermal areas. Discussion of micro-
earthquakes and their association wioth structures and more specifically fracture, stress/strain, fluid movement, and other
aspects that can be developed to imaging of a geothermal reservoir and its change due to production and re-injection
processes.

PB6015 Monitoring and Expansion of Geothermal Production

Periodic monitoring of geothermal surface manifestation activities, chemical monitoring, reservoir performance, groundwater
monitoring, subsidence and erupsi hidrothermal, environment, monitoring of production well and hypodermic well, performance
monitoring PLTP, periodic monitoring conducted in a number of geothermal fields, reservoir management and field
development.

PB6016 Geochemistry of Geothermal Gas

This lecture studies characteristics of gas commonly occurred in geothermal system (e.g. CO2, H2, He, Ar, etc.). their
ocurrences and application in a geothermal system. Gas geothermometer and source of geothermal fluids assessed from gas
content are given in this lecture. This lecture also introduces several methods regarding to gas used during geothermal
exploration. The lecture also reviews a vapour dominated geothermal system, especially on how the system occurred and
changed.

PB6017 Geothermal Reservoir Simulation

Basic concept and objective of simulation reservoir, review of characteristic of rock and fluid reservoir, solving of basic
equation of simulation reservoir by numerik, doing simulation reservoir by software TOUGH2 in one, two and three dimension
and also to conduct various development scenario to future.

PB6018 Flow Modelling in Wells and Pipes

Development of flow model analytically, empirically and mechanistic, as the basic of development of methods to estimate
pressure loss in two phase f pipe and development of flow pattern, and their application in geothermal field. The validity of the
model is tested using field-measured data or laboratory data

PB6019 Geothermal Power Plant

Detail discussion of power plant facilities: turbine, condensor, gas extractor, cooling tower and other facilities, their operation,
types, selection and planning concept.

PB6020 Direct Use of Geothermal Energy

Development of conceptual model, mathematical model and computer model for utilization of geothermal energy for drying tea,
tobacco, rice or other topic of student’s interest by implementating the principle of heat transfer dan using heat exchanger.

PB6099 Final Project

Investigation of a practical project related to aspect of geothermal exploration (earth scientist) or geothermal technology
(engineering).

11. References

1. Bambang Setiawan. 2009. Langkah-langkah untuk Mendorong Investasi Panas Bumi. Diskusi
Panel: Pengembangan Energi Panas Bumi untuk Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik. 29 Januari 2009.
Bandung.
2. Blue Print Pengelolaan Energi Nasional 2005 – 2025”, Departemen Energi dan Sumber Daya
Mineral.

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3. Bambang Praptono. 2009. Harga Listrik Pembangkit Panas Bumi dan ESC. Diskusi Panel:
Pengembangan Energi Panas Bumi untuk Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik. 29 Januari 2009. Bandung.
4. Freeston D.H and Bolton R.S. (1993), Indonesia – Geothermal Training Programme, Report for the
Ministry of External Relations and Trade of New Zealand,
5. Ibrahim. R.F, Fauzi A., Suryadarma, The Progress of Geothermal Energy Resources Activities in
Indonesia, Proceedings World Geothermal Congress 2005, Antalya, Turkey, April 24-29, 2005, pp.
1-7.

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