Numerical Investigation of the Influences of Wellbore Flow on Compressed Air Energy Storage in Aquifers

Figure 12

Distribution of the initial gas saturation within a lateral distance of 10 m before the cycle process for five cases. (a) Case (150 m–200 m); (b) Case (250 m–300 m); (c) Case (450 m–500 m); (d) Case (650 m–700 m); (e) Case (850 m–900 m).

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