Control system for multi geothermal reservoirs

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Geothermal energy is the thermal energy that is generated and stored in the earth. Already at low temperatures, close to the surface, this energy can be utilized to provide energy for heating and cooling of buildings and infrastructure. The rocks in the subsurface also have great capacities of storing energy in the form of heat. To date, no system or algorithm has been developed to manage effective transfer of energy to or from reservoirs in crystalline rocks, based on fractures and fracture flow. The main objective of this project is the development of a digital platform to optimize the design and management, both short- and long-term, of open multi-reservoir geothermal systems. The concept, which is scalable and adaptable to meet the needs of any site, allows construction of geothermal energy systems in areas previously considered impractical. The system can combine low temperature and high temperature aquifers to provide heat to end-users.