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Title: Fracture conductivity management to improve heat extraction in enhanced geothermal systems

Journal Article · · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0009787
OSTI ID:
2007576
Journal Information:
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Journal Name: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Vol. 218 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0017-9310
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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