Numerical Modeling of Injection Experiments at The Geysers
- Location
- The Geysers, California
- Conference
- Stanford Geothermal Workshop
- Year
- 1993
- Session
- The Geysers
- Language
- English
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Abstract
Data from injection experiments in the southeast Geysers are presented that show strong interference (both negative and positive) with a neighboring production well. Conceptual and numerical models are developed that explain the negative interference (decline of production rate) in terms of heat transfer limitations and water-vapor relative permeability effects. Recovery and overrecovery following injection shut-in are attributed to boiling of injected fluid, with heat of vaporization provided by the reservoir rocks.
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