Aquifier thermal energy storage: a survey

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Geol. Soc. Am., Spec. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6661141

Tsang, C F; Hopkins, D L

The disparity between energy production and demand in many power plants has led to increased research on the long-term, large-scale storage of thermal energy in aquifers. Field experiments have been conducted in Switzerland, France, the United States, Japan, and the People's Republic of China to study various technical aspects of aquifer storage of both hot and cold water. Furthermore, technical, economic, and environmental analyses, regional exploration to locate favorable storage sites, and evaluation and design of pilot plants. Several theoretical and modeling studies are also under way. Among the topics being studied using numerical models are fluid and heat flow, dispersion, land subsidence or uplift, the schemes, buoyancy tilting, numerical dispersion, flow, steam injection, and storage in narrow glacial deposits of high permeability. Experiments to date illustrate the need for further research and development to ensure successful implementation of an aquifer storage system. Areas identified for further research include shape and location of the hydrodynamic and permeability, thermal dispersion, natural regional flow, land subsidence or uplift, thermal pollution, water chemistry, wellbore plugging and heat exchange efficiency, and control of corrosion.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6661141
• Report Number(s): CONF-790284-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Geol. Soc. Am., Spec. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 189
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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