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Heat and mass transfer in a fault-controlled geothermal reservoir charged at constant pressure

Journal Article · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5244338
A two-dimensional mathematical model of a fault controlled geothermal reservoir has been developed. Heated lighter water, rising in the fault, is assumed to charge a reservoir which, in turn, is overlain by a thin impermeable, thermally conducting cap rock. The analysis of this generic model can be applied to liquid dominated geothermal systems where the thickness of the impermeable caprock is very small compared to the depth of the reservoir. 27 refs.
Research Organization:
Univ of Calif, Berkeley, USA
OSTI ID:
5244338
Journal Information:
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Vol. 81-HT-52; ISSN ASMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English