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Numerical Study of Temperature-Dependent Density and Dynamics Viscosity on EGS Performance: A Case Study in North Jiangsu Basin, China.

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Title: Numerical Study of Temperature-Dependent Density and Dynamics Viscosity on EGS Performance: A Case Study in North Jiangsu Basin, China.
Authors: Li, Ke1 (AUTHOR), Wang, Lijuan2 (AUTHOR), Luo, Zujiang1 (AUTHOR), Chen, Dong2 (AUTHOR), Guan, Junpeng2 (AUTHOR), Li, Zhao1 (AUTHOR) liz1990@hhu.edu.cn
Source: Energies (19961073). Jun2026, Vol. 19 Issue 11, p2508. 16p.
Subject Terms: *Viscosity, *Groundwater flow, *Geothermal engineering, *Geothermal resources, *Computer simulation, *Plumes (Fluid dynamics), *Heat transfer
Geographic Terms: China
Abstract: Numerical simulation is an effective method for studying groundwater flow and heat transfer in geothermal energy projects. Describing the characteristics of thermal plumes is important for operational planning of geothermal energy projects. In contrast to shallow geothermal system, the injection temperature differs significantly from the natural temperature of thermal reservoir in high-temperature geothermal projects, which leads to changes in fluid density and dynamics viscosity. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impacts of temperature-induced changes in density and dynamics viscosity on simulation. The Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) in North Jiangsu Basin, China, is taken as a case project. Based on the theory of groundwater flow and heat transfer in porous-fracture dual medium, a numerical model of EGS is established to predict the thermal performance. The density and the dynamics viscosity in the model were set as either constant or temperature-dependent to simulate the hydraulic head and temperature of the production well. The influence of temperature-induced changes in density and dynamics viscosity on the simulation was quantitatively studied. The results show that temperature-induced change in dynamics viscosity has a greater impact on the simulation, with deviation in hydraulic head exceeding 20% if the dynamics viscosity is assumed constant. The temperature-dependent variation in viscosity should be incorporated into the simulation process to improve the accuracy of the calculation. In practice, EGS projects should maximize the temperature differential between produced and injected water. The increased viscosity of lower-temperature circulation water extends its residence time within the system, thereby facilitating more thorough heat extraction. This research enhances our understanding of the role of the temperature in groundwater flow and heat transfer within EGS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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