Prediction of reinjection effects in the Cerro Prieto geothermal system

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Geothermics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(84)90012-9· OSTI ID:6239911

Tsang, C F; Doughty, C; Lippman, M J; Mangold, D C

The response of the Cerro Prieto geothermal field to different reinjection schemes is predicted using a two-dimensional vertical reservoir model with single- or two-phase flow. The advance of cold fronts and pressure changes in the system associated with the injection operations are computed, taking into consideration the geologic characteristics of the field. The effects of well location, depth and rates of injection are analysed. Results indicate that significant pressure maintenance effects may be realized in a carefully designed reinjection operation.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Labs., Univ. of California, Berkeley
• OSTI ID: 6239911
• Journal Information: Geothermics; (United States), Journal Name: Geothermics; (United States) Vol. 13:1; ISSN GTMCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150902* -- Geothermal Engineering-- Fluid Transmission
CERRO PRIETO GEOTHERMAL FIELD
COMPRESSIBLE FLOW
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
DEPTH
DIMENSIONS
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FLOW MODELS
FLOW RATE
FLUID FLOW
FLUID INJECTION
FLUID MECHANICS
FORECASTING
GEOLOGY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
HYDRODYNAMICS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MECHANICS
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
PLANNING
RECOVERY
REINJECTION
TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
TWO-PHASE FLOW
WELLS