Dimensionless parameter approach to the thermal behavior of an aquifer thermal energy storage system

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Water Resour. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/WR018i003p00571· OSTI ID:6651141

Doughty, C; Hellstroem, G; Tsang, C F; Claesson, J

This study considers the thermal behavior around a storage well in the case when buoyancy effects can be neglected. A dimensionless formulation of the energy transport equations for the aquifer system is presented, and the key dimensionless parameters are discussed. A numerical model using a steady flow field is used to simulate heat transport in the aquifer and confining layers around the injection/production well during the aquifer thermal energy storage cycle. The key parameters are varied in order to understand their influence on the percent of the injected energy that can be recovered and the temperature of the extracted water. The results are presented graphically. 26 refs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab, CA, USA
• OSTI ID: 6651141
• Journal Information: Water Resour. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Water Resour. Res.; (United States) Vol. 18:3; ISSN WRERA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DEUS
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ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY STORAGE
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