Research Article

On Heat and Mass Transfer within Thermally Shocked Region of Enhanced Geothermal System

Table 1

Parameters used in the simulation.

ParameterSymbolValue/unit

Solid phase
Thermal conductivity2.9 W/(m K)
Heat capacity850 J/(kg K)
Density2600 kg/m3
Porosity0.431

Fluid (water)
Thermal conductivity0.6 W/(m K)
Heat capacityFunction of temperature (see Appendix)
Density
Dynamic viscosity
Inflow temperature15°C
Initial temperature85°C