Desert Peak EGS: Mechanisms influencing permeability evolution investigated using dual-porosity simulator TFReact

• Published in: Geothermics Vol. 63; pp. 157 - 181
• Main Authors: Benato, Stefano, Taron, Joshua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Computer simulation; Desert Peak; Deserts; Enhanced Geothermal Systems; Hydraulic stimulation modeling; Hydraulics; Intervals; Permeability; Permeability evolution; Reservoirs; Shear deformation; Stimulation; THMC; Enhanced Geothermal Systems; Hydraulic stimulation modeling; Desert Peak; THMC; Permeability evolution

•A THM simulation approach is proposed to model geothermal stimulation treatments.•Tensile vs. shear mechanisms show distinct impact on the evolution of permeability.•Model reveals alternative stimulation choices for enhanced permeability gain. The reservoir response associated with selected phases...