Geothermal Energy: Heat Extraction From Hot-Dry-Rock Masses In The Presence Of Secondary Thermal Cracks

Author

Yaw-Min Lu

Publication Date

5-1978

Abstract

Additional heat extraction from geothermal energy reservoirs depends on the feasibility to extend the main, hydraulic fracture through secondary thermal cracks of the adjacent hot rock. When the main, hydraulic fracture is cooled sufficiently, these secon­dary thermal cracks are produced normal to the main fracture surface, As such, both the heat transfer surface area and heat energy available to the fluid circulating through the main, hydraulic fracture system increase.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Youn-Chang Hsu

Second Committee Member

Frederick Dsuin Ju

Third Committee Member

Roy Linton Johnson

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Lu, Yaw-Min. "Geothermal Energy: Heat Extraction From Hot-Dry-Rock Masses In The Presence Of Secondary Thermal Cracks." (1978). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/235