Abstract
Thermal Stimulation has been considered as a means of enhancing reservoir permeability. The plausibility and the conditions for success of such approach are investigated by considering the influence of cooling on fractures and their propagation. Interaction of multiple fractures and their trajectory is also considered. Results indicate that under suitable conditions of in-situ stress regime, pore pressure, and cooling, thermal stimulation can lead to significant fracture propagation. The necessary conditions for effective contribution of this process to reservoir permeability are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting 2010, Geothermal 2010 |
| Pages | 428-431 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting 2010, Geothermal 2010 - Sacramento, CA, United States Duration: 24 Oct 2010 → 27 Oct 2010 |
Publication series
| Name | Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council |
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| Volume | 34 1 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0193-5933 |
Conference
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting 2010, Geothermal 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Sacramento, CA |
| Period | 24/10/10 → 27/10/10 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Fracture propagation
- Geothermal reservoir
- Thermal cracking
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