Numerical modeling of reinjection and tracer transport in a shallow aquifer, Nesjavellir Geothermal System, Iceland

• Main Authors: Gómez Díaz, Esteban, Scott, Samuel, Ratouis, Thomas, Newson, Juliet
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Geothermal Energy 2022
• Subjects: Numerical modeling; Geothermal reinjection; Dual porosity; MINC; Tracer injection; Fluid flow; Heat transfer; Ciencias naturales y matemáticas; Ciencias naturales y matemáticas / Ciencias de la tierra; Nesjavellir; Iceland; Islandia
• Online Access: http://babel.banrepcultural.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17054coll23/id/1860

Abstract: Reinjection of excess water from the power production process in the Nesjavellir geothermal field has increased the temperature of shallow groundwaters, posing a risk to cold water wells used for the power plant as well as the ecosystem in Lake Thingvellir. Here, we present a numerical mod...