On the impact of proppants shape, size distribution, and friction on adaptive fracture conductivity in EGS

Al Balushi, Faras; Zhang, Qitao; Dahi Taleghani, Arash

doi:10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213115

Title: On the impact of proppants shape, size distribution, and friction on adaptive fracture conductivity in EGS

Journal Article · 01 October 2024 · Geoenergy Science and Engineering

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213115 · OSTI ID:2460582

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0009787

OSTI ID:: 2460582

Journal Information:: Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Geoenergy Science and Engineering Journal Issue: C Vol. 241; ISSN 2949-8910

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Country of Publication:: Netherlands

Language:: English

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