Increased prices of fossil fuels and the demand of the European Union for Slovenia to fulfil the quota of 20% energy production from renewable or alternative sources make geothermal energy a relevant energy source for Slovenia. Unfortunately, the earth heat flow in Slovenia is only close to the world average. Availability of geothermal energy in ... Read more
Earth’s crust is the part of planet Earth where human activities take place. The influence of dynamic behaviour of the planet is reflected through the Earth’s crust. Therefore, knowledge on the phenomena in the crust is essential for any activities in our nature space. The bases of being aware of changes are correct measurements and ... Read more
Geotechnological and mining research are closely related to observations of the phenomena in geospace. Measurements are basic for observations, and correct interpretation is highly reflected in the quality of the data obtained. Designing and implementation of measurements represent fundamentals of monitoring in geosciences and geophysical research. While observation methods are different, they have something in ... Read more
Goals: ability to solve tasks independently in the area of mining thick coal layers by using parametric and numerical solutions for designing, implementation, monitoring and analysing processes of underground coal mining. Special knowledge of technical mining must be applied for designing technical parameters of thick coal layers, taking into account particular features of soil layers, ... Read more
Goals: ability to solve tasks independently in the field of geomechanics and underground construction using numerical models for designing and analysing such structures; applying special knowledge of engineering geology and hydrogeology in setting up geometrical parameters of underground structures, taking into account specific characteristics of rock and soil layers and to adequately predict modern technological ... Read more
Goals: upgrading knowledge on concepts, methodology and practical application of mineral processing and mineral dressing. Theoretical topics will be connected with practical examples. The course gives basics for designing disperse systems in practice, ability for cooperation in research and development and transferring R&D results into practice. Contents: chapters on characterisation of disperse systems, processes of ... Read more
The course is a follow up of the topics on heat and mass transfer, heat engineering, metallurgical furnaces and metallurgical technologies by using physical and numerical modelling and simulations. Modelling: the role of process modelling in engineering practice, rules and guidelines. Physical modelling: Designing and systematic approach to performing experiments. Theoretical background of the experiment; Experimental ... Read more