Simulations and global sensitivity analysis of the thermo-hydraulic-mechanical processes in a fractured geothermal reservoir

S Mahmoodpour, M Singh, A Turan, K Bär, I Sass - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
A fractured reservoir can support and sustain long-term geothermal energy extraction
operations. The process of injecting cold water to extract hot water from a fractured reservoir …

A three-dimensional investigation of the thermoelastic effect in an enhanced geothermal system reservoir

MD Aliyu, T Finkbeiner, HP Chen, RA Archer - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
During heat extraction in enhanced geothermal system (EGS) reservoirs, thermal contraction
is induced by cold fluid injection, resulting in thermoelastic deformation. The induced …

A thermo-hydro-mechanical model of a hot dry rock geothermal reservoir

MD Aliyu, RA Archer - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
With sufficient data and the appropriate modelling tools, it is possible to replicate the real-life
behaviour of geothermal systems. Modelling tools could guide geologists, engineers and …

Key parameters affecting the performance of fractured geothermal reservoirs: a sensitivity analysis by thermo-hydraulic-mechanical simulation

S Mahmoodpour, M Singh, A Turan, K Bär… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2021 - arxiv.org
A discretely fractured reservoir has the capability to support and sustain long term
geothermal energy extraction operations. The process of injecting cold water to extract hot …

[PDF][PDF] Thermoelastic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems using a fully coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical model

MD ALIYU - by E. Oñate, M. Papadrakakis, and B. Schrefler. IX …, 2021 - researchgate.net
In analysing energy extraction from enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), the thermoelastic
effect on characteristic reservoir conditions must be considered. During heat extraction …

Evaluation of parameters affecting optimal heat extraction from CO₂-based enhanced geothermal systems using a single stage fracture unit of a horizontal doublet

CM Omodu - 2022 - repositories.lib.utexas.edu
Due to the realities of climate change, the need for renewable energy solutions to meet our
growing demands has increased. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) based Enhanced Geothermal …

[PDF][PDF] An early numerical prediction of the united downs deep geothermal power project, United Kingdom

MD Aliyu, RA Archer - Proceedings World Geothermal Congress, 2020 - researchgate.net
ABSTRACT The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of testing the feasibility of hot dry
rock (HDR) geothermal energy resources since the mid-1970s. Several experiments were …

An Investigation of the Thermoelastic Effect in Enhanced Geothermal System Reservoirs Using a Fully-Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Model

MD Aliyu, RA Archer, H Chen - Available at SSRN 3878666 - papers.ssrn.com
During heat extraction in enhanced geothermal system (EGS) reservoirs, thermal contraction
is induced by cold fluid injection. As a result, thermoelastic deformation is triggered. The …

[PDF][PDF] THE ROLE OF THERMAL STRESS IN ENHANCING THE RESERVOIR PROPERTIES OF ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

MD Aliyu, RA Archer - Proceedings 42nd New Zealand Geothermal …, 2020 - academia.edu
The injection of cold fluid into a hot dry rock (HDR) formation causes temperature changes
that often induce thermal stress. This will alter the reservoir properties of the rock mass and …