Comprehensive heat extraction performance and fractured reservoir cooling effect analysis of a novel mine enhanced geothermal system

Z Chen, L Huang, X Li, J Chen, Z Liu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Mining deep metal mines poses significant challenges due to the high-temperature
conditions in such environments. However, the vast untapped geothermal energy within …

Study of fracture monitoring and heat extraction evaluation in geothermal reservoir modified by abandoned well pattern: Numerical models and case studies

Z Wang, Z Ning, W Guo, J Zhan, Y Zhang - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The abandoned well pattern for transforming geothermal reservoirs aligns seamlessly with
the prevailing shift towards low carbon and enhanced energy efficiency. The effect of …

Numerical investigation and optimization on dynamic power generation performance of enhanced geothermal system

N Meng, X Gao, Z Wang, T Li - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The Enhanced geothermal system (EGS) is a crucial technology for the development and
utilization of hot dry rock (HDR). However, current research typically overlooks the strong …

Production potential assessment of enhanced geothermal system with thermos-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical mechanism in hot dry rock

X Gao, Y Qiao, Z Wang, T Li - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Hot dry rock (HDR) has attracted much attention and it is considered as one of the
alternatives to fossil fuels. The enhanced geothermal system (EGS) has been considered as …

Functional analysis of multi-scale fractures within a single fracture cluster in multi-horizontal wells

W Ma, Y Xu, C Yang, C Yang, G Liu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Defining the fracture function at each scale in the reservoir helps to analyze and optimize the
thermal recovery properties of the reservoir. This study aims to reveal the functionalities of …

Effect of wellbore layout and varying flow rate on fluid flow and heat transfer of deep geothermal mining system

X Lu, X Tong, X Du, Y Xiao, J Deng - Thermal Science and Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Optimal wellbore layout and fluid flow supplying scheme are crucial in thermal breakthrough
alleviation and performance improvement for geothermal energy recovery. This study aims …

The effects of fractures on porous flow and heat transfer in a reservoir of a U-shaped closed geothermal system

L Zhang, G Luo, S Wang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In geothermal reservoirs, fractures, serving as preferential channels for heat transfer fluid
circulation, can cause complicated migration patterns and heat transfer characteristics of the …

Integration and intensification of thermal processes to increase energy efficiency and mitigate environmental pollution for sustainable development of industry–PRES' …

P Kapustenko, P Ocłoń, M Picón-Núñez, B Wang… - Thermal Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Integration and intensification of thermal processes contribute greatly to energy efficiency
improvement and environmental pollution mitigation, thus, leading to the sustainable …