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September 10, 202550th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium

Impact of Thermal Stresses Induced by Fluid Circulation on Fracture Geometry and Heat Recovery Rate in Enhanced Geothermal Systems

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JHJinchuan HuThe University of Texas at Austin YOYuhao OuGuangdong University of Technology MMMiki MuraThe University of Texas at Austin

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Simulation reveals how thermal stress affects fracture geometry and heat recovery in enhanced geothermal systems, suggesting improved fluid circulation strategies.

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Thermal contraction from cold water injection leads to fracture growth, impacting energy recovery efforts.
Simulation results show significant effects of thermal stress on fracture dynamics and system efficiency.
The study utilizes a fluid-solid-heat reservoir simulator to analyze conditions affecting fracture networks.
Optimizing fracture design based on thermal behavior can enhance geothermal energy extraction capabilities.

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Hu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b60d54b1d3bfb60eb387 https://doi.org/10.56952/arma-2025-0592

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Simulation reveals how thermal stress affects fracture geometry and heat recovery in enhanced geothermal systems, suggesting improved fluid circulation strategies.

Impact of Thermal Stresses Induced by Fluid Circulation on Fracture Geometry and Heat Recovery Rate in Enhanced Geothermal Systems

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Impact of Thermal Stresses Induced by Fluid Circulation on Fracture Geometry and Heat Recovery Rate in Enhanced Geothermal Systems

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