Modelling of Enthalpy Transients for Geothermal Wells
- Location
- Tongonan, Philippines; Leyte
- Conference
- New Zealand Geothermal Workshop
- Year
- 1987
- Session
- Reservoir Studies
- Language
- English
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Abstract
After a geothermal well is completed it is often discharged for a short period of time while various transient tests are performed. The complete record of production rate, discharge enthalpy and downhole pressure obtained over the period of a few days or weeks may be very useful in the of reservoir properties. Computer simulation can be used to obtain a "best fit" to the recorded data and the matching process gives good estimates of reservoir permeability and porosity. The technique is demonstrated with test problems and field data.
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