Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications

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The primary objective of our current research is to develop a computational test bed for evaluating borehole techniques to enhance fluid flow and heat transfer in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Simulating processes resulting in hydraulic fracturing and/or the remobilization of existing fractures, especially the interaction between propagating fractures and existing fractures, represents a critical goal of our project. This paper details the basic methodology of our approach. Two numerical examples showing the capability and effectiveness of our simulator are also presented.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (2011). Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications [data set]. Retrieved from https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/167.
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Fu, Pengcheng, Johnson, Scott M., Hao, Yue, and Carrigan, Charles R. Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications. United States: N.p., 01 Jan, 2011. Web. https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/167.
Fu, Pengcheng, Johnson, Scott M., Hao, Yue, & Carrigan, Charles R. Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications. United States. https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/167
Fu, Pengcheng, Johnson, Scott M., Hao, Yue, and Carrigan, Charles R. 2011. "Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications". United States. https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/167.
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Data from Jan 1, 2011

Last updated May 23, 2017

Submitted Feb 7, 2013

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Pengcheng Fu

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Pengcheng Fu

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Scott M. Johnson

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Yue Hao

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Charles R. Carrigan

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

DOE Project Details

Project Name Stimulation of Complex Fracture Systems in Low Pressure Reservoirs for Development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Project Lead Eric Hass

Project Number AID 19979

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