Adams, Charlotte

Gallego Schmid, Alejandro

Hollis, Cathy

Li, Jingyi

English

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The University of Manchester ResearchRepurposing Disused Coal Mines for Geothermal HeatNetworksDocument VersionFinal published versionLink to publication record in Manchester Research ExplorerCitation for published version (APA):Li, J., Gallego Schmid, A., Hollis, C., & Adams, C. (2023). Repurposing Disused Coal Mines for Geothermal HeatNetworks: Towards an Environmental and Social Sustainable Solution. Poster session presented at 10thGeothermal Energy Symposium, London, United Kingdom.Citing this paperPlease note that where the full-text provided on Manchester Research Explorer is the Author Accepted Manuscriptor Proof version this may differ from the final Published version. If citing, it is advised that you check and use thepublisher's definitive version.General rightsCopyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the Research Explorer are retained by theauthors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise andabide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.Takedown policyIf you believe that this document breaches copyright please refer to the University of Manchester’s TakedownProcedures [http://man.ac.uk/04Y6Bo] or contact uml.scholarlycommunications@manchester.ac.uk providingrelevant details, so we can investigate your claim.Download date:18. Jan. 2024Repurposing Disused Coal Mines for Geothermal Heat Networks - Towards an Environmental and Social Sustainable SolutionJingyi Lia, Charlotte Adamsb, Cathy Hollisc, Alejandro Gallego-Schmidajingyi.li@manchester.ac.uka  Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, The University of  Manchester; b Mine Water Heat, The Coal Authorityc Department of  Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of  ManchesterI. Background1. Evaluate life cycle environmental impacts of  mine water heating and compare with other heating sources.2. Qualitatively explore perceptions from various stakeholders towards the deployment of  mine water heating.British Energy Security Strategy & Net-Zero by 2050Calls for Action•Urgent shift to sustainable and domestically-produced energy.Geothermal Energy is UnderutilisedStatus Quo•ONLY fulfils 0.3% heating demand in the UK.Disused Coal MinesOpportunity•7,920 PJ Geothermal heat present in the mine water•Over 25% of  the UK population resides in coalfield areas.[Part 1: Life Cycle Assessment][Part 2: Stakeholder Semi-Structured Interviews]II. Research ObjectivesIII. Methodology1. Coal Authority2. Local Authorities3. Non-Government Organisations4. Local Historical Preservations5. Plant Operators6. Academic Researchers 7. Former Coal Miners8. Local ResidentsGoalAssess environmental impacts of  mine water heating & compare with other sourcesExploration Repurpose Construction OperationFunctional unit: 1 MW heat generatedScopeCase StudiesGateshead Mine Water Energy Scheme (Borehole Drilling is Required)&Seaham Garden Village Mine Energy District Heating Scheme (Open Shaft)VS.Alternative Heating SourcesNatural GasHydrogenBiomassNuclearSolarLandfilled GasInventory analysis: Quantify all resource use and emissions throughout the life cycle.Impact AssessmentReCiPe 2016: a harmonised method to measure 18 environmental indicators (e.g., Climate change potential, Fossil depletion potential)Interpretation• Evaluate results• Identify hotspots• RecommendationsAcknowledgement: The underpinning research project is funded by the University of  Manchester Research Institute (UMRI).

Repurposing Disused Coal Mines for Geothermal Heat Networks: Towards an Environmental and Social Sustainable Solution

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Repurposing Disused Coal Mines for Geothermal Heat Networks: Towards an Environmental and Social Sustainable Solution

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