Geothermal Heat Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the geothermal heat is:

\[ Q = m \cdot c \cdot (T_f - T_i) \]

Where:

\(Q\) is the geothermal heat (Joules)
\(m\) is the mass of water (kg)
\(c\) is the specific heat capacity of water (J/kg°C)
\(T_f\) is the final temperature (°C)
\(T_i\) is the initial temperature (°C)

What is Geothermal Heat?

Geothermal heat refers to the thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. This energy originates from the original formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of materials. Geothermal heat can be harnessed for various applications, including electricity generation, direct heating, and even cooling. The heat is typically extracted from geothermal reservoirs using wells or other means, and it can be used to heat water, which in turn can be used for heating buildings or generating electricity through steam turbines.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Mass of Water (m) = 10 kg
Specific Heat Capacity of Water (c) = 4184 J/kg°C
Initial Temperature (T_i) = 20 °C
Final Temperature (T_f) = 80 °C

Using the formula:

\[ Q = 10 \cdot 4184 \cdot (80 - 20) = 10 \cdot 4184 \cdot 60 = 2510400 \text{ J} \]

The Geothermal Heat (Q) is 2510400 J.