Quantitative predictions of natural and induced phenomena in fractured rock is one of the
great challenges in the Earth and Energy Sciences with far‐reaching economic and …

As a kind of clean renewable energy, the production and utilization of geothermal resources
can make a great contribution to optimizing the energy structure and energy conservation …

The existence of preferential flow paths, such as fractures and/or fault play an vital role on
the thermal breakthrough of geothermal doublet system. The interaction between the …

The effect of fracture networks on EGS performance remains worth further investigation to
guide the formulation of geothermal extraction strategy. We established models that account …

Shear dilation of fractures has been recognized as a main mechanism of permeability
enhancement by hydraulic stimulation in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGSs); however …

Efficient development of hot dry rock (HDR) relies on a thorough assessment of the
extraction potential. Stimulated reservoir volumes (SRV) and hydraulic fractures are the …

Maximizing heat extraction from enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) depends heavily on
an efficient heat swee** or basically an effective circulation of water through fracture …

To avoid any shortcuts that may “short-circuit” the fluid flow between the injection and
production wells in an enhanced geothermal system (EGS), we explore the idea of …

Understanding fracture slip susceptibility in geothermal reservoirs is central to the control of
fluid injection-induced seismicity. To investigate the role of regional fracture systems on …

The generation of a highly permeable fracture network in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
(EGSs) is a prerequisite to develop such geothermal reservoirs efficiently. However, it lacks …