Numerical models for the evaluation of geothermal systems

• Main Authors: Bodvarsson, G.S., Pruess, K., Lippmann, M.J.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA). Earth Sciences Div. 1986
• Subjects: Geothermal Systems; Geothermal Legacy; Mathematical Models; 15 Geothermal Energy; Comparative Evaluations Geothermal Legacy; Krafla; Prieto; Iceland
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1054215/

We have carried out detailed simulations of various fields in the USA (Bada, New Mexico; Heber, California); Mexico (Cerro Prieto); Iceland (Krafla); and Kenya (Olkaria). These simulation studies have illustrated the usefulness of numerical models for the overall evaluation of geothermal systems. The methodology for modeling the behavior of geothermal systems, different approaches to geothermal reservoir modeling and how they can be applied in comprehensive evaluation work are discussed.