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Thermal Drawdown-Induced Flow Channeling in a Single Fracture in EGS

The evolution of flow pattern along a single fracture and its effects on heat production is a fundamental problem in the assessments of engineered geothermal systems (EGS). The channelized flow pattern associated with ubiquitous heterogeneity in fracture aperture distribution caus...

Guo, B. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nov 15, 2015
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Grain-Scale Failure in Thermal Spallation Drilling

Geothermal power promises clean, renewable, reliable and potentially widely-available energy, but is limited by high initial capital costs. New drilling technologies are required to make geothermal power financially competitive with other energy sources. One potential solution is ...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Simulation Tools for Modeling Thermal Spallation Drilling on Multiple Scales

Widespread adoption of geothermal energy will require access to deeply buried resources in granitic basement rocks at high temperatures and pressures. Exploiting these resources necessitates novel methods for drilling, stimulation, and maintenance, under operating conditions that ...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Thermal Drawdown Induced Flow Channeling in Fractured Geothermal Reservoirs: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

We investigate the flow-channeling phenomenon caused by thermal drawdown in fractured geothermal reservoirs. A discrete fracture network-based, fully coupled thermal "hydrological" mechanical simulator is used to study the interactions between fluid flow, temperature change, and t...

Fu, P. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nov 15, 2015
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Utah FORGE 5-2557: Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Couples THMC Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Couples THMC Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems by Purdue University, presented by Laura Pyrak-Nolte. This video slide presentation describes the development and validation of a macroscopi...

Pyrak-Nolte, L. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Aug 13, 2024
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Geomechanical Modeling for Thermal Spallation Drilling

Wells for Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS) typically occur in conditions presenting significant challenges for conventional rotary and percussive drilling technologies: granitic rocks that reduce drilling speeds and cause substantial equipment wear. Thermal spallation drilling,...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Aug 24, 2011
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Utah FORGE 5-2557: Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled THMC Processes Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems project by Purdue University, presented by Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Laura J. Pyrak...

Pyrak-Nolte, L. Purdue University

Sep 08, 2023
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Laboratory Experiments Examining the Effect of Thermal and Mechanical Processes on Hydraulic Transmissivity Evolution

Using laboratory slide-hold-slide experiments, at temperatures from 22 to 200 degrees C, to examine effects of fracture reactivation and quasi-static loading on the evolution of fluid transport properties of simulated fractures in Westerly granite. At all temperatures, the in-plan...

Lockner, D. et al U.S. Geological Survey

Apr 03, 2023
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Geological Characterization of the Mt. Simon Sandstone

These studies undertook detailed analyses of the Mt. Simon Sandstone in the Illinois Basin for geological storage and sequestration, and brine extraction.

Lin, Y. et al University of Illinois

Mar 30, 2018
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A Thermal-Hydrological-Chemical Model for the EGS Demonstration Project at Newberry Volcano, OR

Newberry Volcano in Central Oregon is the site of a Department of Energy funded Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) Demonstration Project. Stimulation and production of an EGS is a strong perturbation to the physical and chemical environment, giving rise to coupled Thermal-Hydrologic...

Sonnenthal, E. et al National Energy Technology Laboratory

Jan 30, 2012
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Centralizer for Use in Well Completions

Well completions are an integral part of providing safe, reliable and continuous access to underground resources such as oil, gas and geothermal resources. Completions are typically considered to be the final step of drilling engineering which includes processes such as setting c...

Su, J. Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 17, 2014
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Goldendale Raw Data

**Overview** Basic meteorological measurements. **Data Quality** The Argonne National Laboratory Surface Meteorology Systems (MET) measurements collected at collocated radar wind profiler sites are visually inspected weekly for data outliers or instrument problems. Of note, the...

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 28, 2016
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Goldendale Reviewed Data

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 30, 2016
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Walla Walla Raw Data

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 28, 2016
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Walla Walla Reviewed Data

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 30, 2016
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Yakima Raw Data

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 28, 2016
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Surface Meteorological Station ANL 10m tower, Yakima Reviewed Data

Cook, D. Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Mar 30, 2016
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) | Seawater Cooling Depth Profile 14ºC (Annual Average)

This shapefile represents the annual average depth profile to reach water at a temperature of 14ºC. Sea water cooling can be used for industrial or residential cooling needs where heat must be rejected. A typical resource for direct air-conditioning applications is no warmer t...