English 103 Research Presentation

Iceland Geothermal and Beyond! Anita Way [email protected]/253.327.9772 English 103 Professor Pollard-Johnson 4 June 2014

Iceland and Geothermal I mentioned Iceland only briefly in my paper, but since it is my birth country I couldnt think of a better topic to discuss in my presentation! According to the National Energy Authority of Iceland (Orkustofnon in Icelandic), Iceland began the twentieth century as a poor country that was reliant on imported energy. Presently, however, they enjoy a high standard of living with a huge focus on sustainable and renewable energythat is where geothermal energy comes in! Geothermal currently accounts for 66% of the countrys energy needs.

How geothermal is used in Iceland. Of the 66% of total energy usage, about 25% of nations electricity needs are met by geothermal. 95% of the countrys water heating, and home heating and air conditioning are provided by geothermal as well. This electricity is produced and distributed by four main plants: o Hellisheii Power Station o Reykjanes Power Station o Nesjavellir Power Station o Svartsengi Power Station o Krafla Power Station

A Quick Tour of One of Icelands Power Stations- Svartsengi

Outside

A well

From Popular Mechanics: From an outsider's perspective, the inside of the plant looks like a complicated series of pipes. But producing energy from steam is a very basic science. The steam, under pressure, is injected into turbines, which spin to produce energy. The leftover water is then injected back into the ground or sent elsewhere

One of the plants 12 turbines

Inside the turbine

Leftover steam being released

Reinjection Pipeline

Perhaps the coolest part of SvartsengiBla Lni (Blue Lagoon)

A few facts about the Blue Lagoon.. Its actually a water reservoir of the geothermal plant and was created entirely by accident in 1976. The mineral-rich waters, and the silica mud lining the bottom of the lagoon, are said to cure a variety of ailments from psoriasis to arthritis The lagoon now boasts of variety of luxurious add- ons such as the spa and fine cuisine restaurant. The lagoon also has a line of skin care products that are sold there and online, and can be shipped all over the world. The lagoon is now recognized as one of the wonders of the world.

A Brief Tourism Video of the Blue Lagoon

Some of my own pictures of the Blue Lagoon

And Beyond! The primary language spoken in Iceland is Icelandicthe closest of the Nordic languages to the original Norse spoken by the Vikings. The majority of the population also speaks English and Danish. The capital city of Iceland is Reykjavik, which is home to approximately 198,000 of the countrys 317,751 people. The currency of Iceland is the krna Iceland has the some of the best food on the planet (I promise; Im not biased at all!)

Heres a tutorial on some common Icelandic phrases..try it!

Reykjavik

Icelandic money- Krna 1 US dollar = ~113 krnur

Icelandic Food

More Food

I hope youve enjoyed learning more about Iceland! If youd like to learn more; here is a bonus youtube video!

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