On fluid-rock chemical interaction in CO2-based geothermal systems

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Volumn 144, Issue PA, 2014, Pages 179-193

  Xu, Tianfu ^a   Feng, Guanhong ^a   Shi, Yan ^a  

^a Jilin University   (China)

Author keywords

Enhanced geothermal system; Fluid rock interaction; Geothermal system; Numerical modeling

Indexed keywords

GEOTHERMAL FIELDS; HEAT TRANSFER; NUMERICAL MODELS; ROCKS;

CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS; ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS; FLUID-ROCK INTERACTION; GEOLOGICAL STORAGE; GEOTHERMAL GRADIENTS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS; MINERAL DISSOLUTION AND PRECIPITATIONS; REACTIVE TRANSPORT MODELING;

CARBON DIOXIDE;

CARBON DIOXIDE; CARBON SEQUESTRATION; GEOTHERMAL GRADIENT; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM; HEAT TRANSFER; MINERALIZATION; NUMERICAL MODEL; SEDIMENTARY BASIN;

CHINA; SONGLIAO BASIN;

CALLUNA VULGARIS;

EID: 84904763753     PISSN: 03756742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2014.02.002     Document Type: Article

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