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This research aims to assess the thermal efficiency and geomechanical stability of a multi-well geothermal system.

Sensitivity-Guided Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modeling and Operation of a Multi-Well Geothermal System: A case study in the Xiong’an New Area, China

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Research develops numerical model to enhance thermal efficiency and stability of geothermal systems, implying improved energy extraction strategies.

This research aims to assess the thermal efficiency and geomechanical stability of a multi-well geothermal system.
Development of a 3D coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical model
Simulation of 10 years of reservoir operation
Application of distance-based generalized sensitivity analysis to identify key parameters
Design of a sensitivity-informed injection-production strategy
Reservoir shows geomechanical stability under current operating conditions
Several production wells are at risk of thermal breakthrough
Injection rate and temperature are key controlling parameters
Sensitivity-informed strategy effectively mitigates thermal breakthrough

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Research develops numerical model to enhance thermal efficiency and stability of geothermal systems, implying improved energy extraction strategies.