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Pressure Profiles in Two-Phase Geothermal Wells: Comparison of Field Data and Model Calculations

Conference ·
OSTI ID:887140

Increased confidence in the predictive power of two-phase correlations is a vital part of wellbore deliverability and deposition studies for geothermal wells. Previously, the Orkiszewski (1967) set of correlations has been recommended by many investigators to analyze geothermal wellbore performance. In this study, we use measured flowing pressure profile data from ten geothermal wells around the world, covering a wide range of flowrate, fluid enthalpy, wellhead pressure and well depth. We compare measured and calculated pressure profiles using the Orkiszewski (1967) correlations.

Research Organization:
Petroleum Engineering Department, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AS03-80SF11459; AS07-84ID12529
OSTI ID:
887140
Report Number(s):
SGP-TR-93-26
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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