Utilization of geothermal springs as a renewable energy source: Vranjska Banja case study
Authors
Denda, Stefan Lj.
Micić, Jasna M.

Milanović-Pešić, Ana Z.

Brankov, Jovana J.

Bjeljac, Željko N.

Contributors
Bakić, VukmanOka, Simeon
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Despite the significant natural potential, geothermal energy in Serbia has traditionally been used in balneology and recreation, while its share in the country’s total energy balance is almost negligible (0.05%). The present paper deals with the City Municipality of Vranjska Banja as a pioneer in the territory of Serbia in using geothermal energy for heating. The concept and methodology of the present research are directly related to the utilization of geothermal resources for district heating in the Vranjska Banja area. The presented analysis includes: determining the available amount of energy, identifying the energy needs of selected public
facilities, and the estimation of investment necessary for energy utilization. A survey, combined with field research, is focused on four public facilities connected to the heating system relying on geothermal sources, as well as on two facilities that should be connected to the system in the next phases. The results show economic, ecological, a...nd technological advantages of using geothermal heating systems, as well as the acceptable price of equipment maintenance. An economic assessment of the transition of one facility from the existing heating system to a system relying on geothermal energy has also been made. The analysis confirms the cost-effectiveness
of using geothermal energy and reveals numerous ecological advantages (safe heating, absence of CO2 emission) over other energy sources.
Keywords:
geothermal energy / renewable energy sources / district heating / survey analysis / Vranjska Banja SpaSource:
Thermal Science: an International Journal, 2019, 23, 6 (Part B), 4083-4093Publisher:
- Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences
Funding / projects:
- Geography of Serbia (RS-47007)
DOI: 10.2298/TSCI190816391D
Cobiss ID: 150995207
ISSN: 0354-9836 (Print); 2334-7163 (Online)
WoS: 000519751700038
Scopus: 2-s2.0-85083985768
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Географски институт „Јован Цвијић“ САНУ / Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić SASATY - JOUR AU - Denda, Stefan Lj. AU - Micić, Jasna M. AU - Milanović-Pešić, Ana Z. AU - Brankov, Jovana J. AU - Bjeljac, Željko N. PY - 2019 UR - https://dais.sanu.ac.rs/123456789/7036 AB - Despite the significant natural potential, geothermal energy in Serbia has traditionally been used in balneology and recreation, while its share in the country’s total energy balance is almost negligible (0.05%). The present paper deals with the City Municipality of Vranjska Banja as a pioneer in the territory of Serbia in using geothermal energy for heating. The concept and methodology of the present research are directly related to the utilization of geothermal resources for district heating in the Vranjska Banja area. The presented analysis includes: determining the available amount of energy, identifying the energy needs of selected public facilities, and the estimation of investment necessary for energy utilization. A survey, combined with field research, is focused on four public facilities connected to the heating system relying on geothermal sources, as well as on two facilities that should be connected to the system in the next phases. The results show economic, ecological, and technological advantages of using geothermal heating systems, as well as the acceptable price of equipment maintenance. An economic assessment of the transition of one facility from the existing heating system to a system relying on geothermal energy has also been made. The analysis confirms the cost-effectiveness of using geothermal energy and reveals numerous ecological advantages (safe heating, absence of CO2 emission) over other energy sources. PB - Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences T2 - Thermal Science: an International Journal T1 - Utilization of geothermal springs as a renewable energy source: Vranjska Banja case study SP - 4083 EP - 4093 VL - 23 IS - 6 (Part B) DO - 10.2298/TSCI190816391D UR - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7036 ER -
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Denda, S. Lj., Micić, J. M., Milanović-Pešić, A. Z., Brankov, J. J.,& Bjeljac, Ž. N.. (2019). Utilization of geothermal springs as a renewable energy source: Vranjska Banja case study. in Thermal Science: an International Journal Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences., 23(6 (Part B)), 4083-4093. https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI190816391D https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7036
Denda SL, Micić JM, Milanović-Pešić AZ, Brankov JJ, Bjeljac ŽN. Utilization of geothermal springs as a renewable energy source: Vranjska Banja case study. in Thermal Science: an International Journal. 2019;23(6 (Part B)):4083-4093. doi:10.2298/TSCI190816391D https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7036 .
Denda, Stefan Lj., Micić, Jasna M., Milanović-Pešić, Ana Z., Brankov, Jovana J., Bjeljac, Željko N., "Utilization of geothermal springs as a renewable energy source: Vranjska Banja case study" in Thermal Science: an International Journal, 23, no. 6 (Part B) (2019):4083-4093, https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI190816391D ., https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7036 .