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Streamtube relative permeability functions for flashing steam-water flow in fractures

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5284464
The flow of steam-water mixtures into geothermal wells is analyzed by using a two-phase model for flashing flow. The model includes the effect of heat transfer from the formation rock to the two-phase mixture. In the reservoir-well system as analyzed, the two-phase flashing flow is assumed to occur in fractures. The model can be used to forecast the mass flow and enthalpy characteristics of two-phase geothermal wells. Relative permeability functions are derived for flashing steam-water flow in the feedzone fractures of geothermal wells.
Research Organization:
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
DOE Contract Number:
AT03-80SF11459
OSTI ID:
5284464
Report Number(s):
CONF-830312-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 11686
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English