Date and Time: July 16, 2025 from 15:00-18:00 CET (8:00 am CDT)
Link to recording of Lecture #3: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G9hh_A9pyIP2lYZWFmUk_slkiHq9tY4S_FnFMOa6g4vYxppkcNaIT8xbIP-MLVZY.0J2u88gkj76OPwJL
Link to slides from Day 3: https://interpore.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Interpore_Geothermal_Reservoir_Engineering_Day3.pdf
Course materials for Day 3 can be downloaded here:
https://interpore.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Updated%20Day_2_Calculations_no_solution.xlsx
https://interpore.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Day_3_Project_no_solution.xlsx
As a reminder, recordings and lecture notes are not to be distributed.
Lesson Plan
Objective: Focus on repurposing existing wells and simulations for unconventional geothermal systems.
Repurposing Oil and Gas Wells for Geothermal Energy
- Opportunities, challenges, and feasibility analysis.
- Case studies: Successful conversions and lessons learned.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
- Basics of hydraulic stimulation and reservoir development.
- Overview of Enhanced Geothermal Systems
- Case studies: Success stories and challenges.
Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems (Advanced Geothermal Systems – AGS)
- Overview of closed-loop designs and applications in low-permeability formations.
- Heat exchange efficiency and design optimization.
Practical Session
- Selection of best scenarios for EGS and AGS.