GeoUS (GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN SPECIAL UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES) 

Alexander Pierer. I am a scientist and group leader for measurement technology and condition monitoring at Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz. We have developed intelligent predictive maintenance systems for the optimal maintenance of press and other machine tools. Now we are transferring our know-how to heat pumps, storage units and energy systems to make maintenance easier and more cost-effective and to avoid downtimes.
The project addresses following core objectives:
Transver knowledge and build excellent research through collaboration between VSB and two leading European institutions focused on geothermal energy;
Increase scientific excellence of VSB and its capacity to participate in future high-quality research activities and innovation in thermal energy in Central Europe;
Increase VSB’s involvement in the scientific and industrial community of geothermal energy exploitation, with emphasis on supporting the international activities of young researchers and research teams;
Widen the visibility of VSB as a centre of excellence for thermal energy;
Motivate Master’s degree students to develop their career in scientific area of geothermal energy;