Theoretical studies in long-term thermal energy storage in aquifers
Conference
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OSTI ID:6779456
One of the most promising methods for long-term thermal energy storage is the use of underground aquifers. LBL studies in this field are described. These theoretical studies were carried out in two directions: basic or generic studies to understand the fundamental thermohydrologic processes and to identify key parameters; and site-specific modeling studies to understand experimental observations and to simulate or predict field results. As a result of this work and similar work by other researchers, it is concluded that the phenomenology of the thermohydraulic flow associated with aquifer thermal energy storage is reasonably well understood, and that with the provision that an aquifer is properly selected and carefully characterized, an aquifier energy storage system can be successfully designed.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 6779456
- Report Number(s):
- LBL-11593; CONF-801191-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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