Advances in numerical modeling of fractured geothermal reservoirs
Journal Article
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· Earth Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6608229
A multiple interacting continua (MINC) technique which can describe fluid and heat flow in fractured reservoirs, including effects of phase transitions between steam and liquid water is discussed. MINC is a generalization of the ''double porosity'' concept developed for ground water systems and later adapted to petroleum reservoirs. The approach employs a highly idealized description of a fractured medium, but the method is applicable to more general fracture geometries. In order to develop the MINC method into a tool for practical field applications, however, much more sophisticated and realistic representations of the geometry of fractured reservoirs are needed.In particular, statistical aspects of observed fracture distributions should be incorporated into the model.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6608229
- Journal Information:
- Earth Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Earth Sci.; (United States) Vol. 5:1; ISSN EASCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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