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Numerical Demonstration of an Unconventional EGS Arrangement

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  • George L. Danko

    (Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557, USA
    Research Institute of Applied Earth Sciences, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc-Egyetemváros, Hungary)

  • M. K. Baracza

    (Research Institute of Applied Earth Sciences, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc-Egyetemváros, Hungary)

Abstract

A new EGS arrangement, Robust EGS (REGS), is studied for its potential benefits for wide-spread applications for clean, carbon-free, electrical energy generation. Numerical simulations are carried out to prove the key benefit of REGS in a simple, but effective, geologic heat exchanger arrangement with large, stabilized fracture aperture and controlled flow zones. The numerical model results show the estimated potential energy capacity and the converted value to electrical energy generation over a 30-year operation time period for two simple REGS arrangements. The results may assist EGS investors and drilling companies in deciding whether the investment and operation can be made profitable for the wide-scale application of REGS for green energy generation.

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  • George L. Danko & M. K. Baracza, 2021. "Numerical Demonstration of an Unconventional EGS Arrangement," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2021:i:1:p:20-:d:707622
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