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This research aims to optimize energy extraction from enhanced geothermal systems by analyzing key parameters.

Optimization of the Energy Extraction Process from Enhanced Geothermal Systems

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Numerical simulations optimize energy output in enhanced geothermal systems, suggesting effective design choices for profitability.

This research aims to optimize energy extraction from enhanced geothermal systems by analyzing key parameters.
Conducted numerical simulations to explore optimization strategies.
Investigated the effects of fracture geometry, number of fractures, and well spacing.
Validated the numerical model against established semi-analytical and analytical models.
Increased well spacing improves energy output by delaying thermal breakthrough.
Smaller fractures limit thermal capacity but influence well distance.
Deeper wells need more pumping power, reducing overall energy gain.

Delaviz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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