University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 1986 · 19 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringEarth SciencesGeological EngineeringHeat TransferReservoir CharacterizationReservoir EngineeringFracture CharacterizationNaturally Fractured ReservoirsPetrophysical AnalysisPetrophysical EvaluationResidence Time DistributionFractured ReservoirsReaction Rate DistributionReaction Rate ModelingReservoir Performance PredictionReservoir SizingResidence TimeTracer Analysis In Fractured ReservoirsTracer Studies
Flow characterization and volumetric sizing techniques using tracers in fractured hot dry rock reservoirs are discussed. Statistical methods for analyzing the residence time distribution (RTD) are presented. Tracer modal volumes and RTD shape are correlated with reservoir performance parameters such as active heat transfer area and dispersion levels. Chemically reactive tracers are proposed for mapping advance rates of cooled regions in HDR reservoirs, providing early warning of thermal drawdown. Important reaction rate parameters are identified for screening potential tracers. Current laboratory research and field work is reviewed.