Impact of well placement and flow rate on production efficiency and stress field in the fractured geothermal reservoirs
Xinghui Wu, Meifeng Cai, Xu Wu, Ketong Zhang, Ziqing Yin, Yu Zhu
发布时间:2023-12-28
关键词:geothermal exploitation performance, geothermal reservoir, massflow rate, stressfield, well placement
摘要: The results indicate that the longer distance between wells can increase the outlet temperature of production wells and improve extraction efficiency in the short term. In contrast, the shorter distance between wells can reduce the heat exchange area and thus mitigate the impact on the reservoir stress. A larger mass flow rate is conducive to the production capacity enhancement of the geothermal system and, in turn causes a wider range of stress disturbance. These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of geothermal energy extraction while considering reservoir safety and long-term sustainability. This study deepens the understanding of the THM coupling effects in geothermal systems and provides an efficient and environmentally friendly strategy for a geothermal energy system.
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