Prediction of reinjection effects in the Cerro Prieto geothermal system

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · 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), Vol. 13:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

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