Utilization of Thermal Potential of Abandoned Wells

Fundamentals, Applications and Research

1st Edition - March 30, 2022
Editors: Younes Noorollahi, Muhammad Nihal Naseer, Muhammad Mobin Siddiqi
Language: English
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Utilization of Thermal Potential of Abandoned Wells: Fundamentals, Applications and Research is a lucid treatment of the fundamental concepts related to the energy harvesting of abandoned wells. The book provides a journey through recent technological developments to harvest energy from abandoned geothermal wells and allows the reader to view the process from a thermodynamic and numerical modeling perspective. Various applications and future prospects are also discussed to help inform reader’s future work and research. Students, researchers and engineers will gain a thorough understanding on how to harvest energy from abandoned geothermal wells, particularly to make sound thermodynamic and economic evaluations.

System designers and others engaged in the energy sector will understand how to design and choose the most appropriate technology, how to determine its efficiency, monitor the facility, and how to make informed physical and economical decisions for necessary improvements and environmental assessments.

Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction to geothermal energy
1: Historical overview of geothermal energy
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: First traces of usage of geothermal energy
3: Geothermal energy and ancient Mediterranean civilizations
4: Etruscans and developments in geothermal energy
5: Geothermal energy and Roman period
6: Up to 1000 CE
7: Middle ages of geothermal energy (from 1000 CE)
8: Developments of technology of chemical productions in 18th century
9: Geothermal energy in 19th century
10: Modernization period
11: Summary
References
2: Fundamentals of geothermal energy extraction
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Geophysics of the Earth’s regions
3: Sources of Earth’s internal energy
4: Classes of global geothermal regions
5: Harvesting the geothermal heat
6: Geothermal heat extraction techniques
7: Applications of geothermal energy
8: Conclusions
References
3: Optimal simulation of design and operation of geothermal systems
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Mathematical model and numerical algorithm
3: Numerical simulation of GCS exploitation
4: Different seasonal regimes
5: Multiple productive well systems
6: Two injection well systems
7: Multiple injection well systems
8: Future prospects
9: Conclusions
References
Part II: Abandoned wells and its global thermal potential
4: Harvesting geothermal energy from mature oil reservoirs using downhole thermoelectric generation technology
Abstract
1: Executive summary
2: Review of geothermal energy development in oil fields
3: Introduction of thermoelectric technology
4: Downhole power generation in oil wells
5: Summary
References
5: A brief survey on case studies in geothermal energy extraction from abandoned wells
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Features of the stored geothermal energy in oil fields
3: Utilizations of the stored geothermal energy in oil fields
4: Methods of harnessing geothermal energy from oil fields
5: Further studies
6: Opportunities and challenges
7: Conclusions
References
Part III: Energy Extraction from abandoned wells
6: Energy Extraction from abandoned wells
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Stimulation of abandoned geothermal wells
3: Lessons for the reclamation of abandoned geothermal wells from reclamation of petroleum wells
4: Potential environmental impacts of reclamation of abandoned geothermal wells
5: Conclusions
References
7: Productivity evaluation of geothermal energy production system based on abandoned oil and gas wells
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Mathematical model
3: Capacity analysis
4: Parameter analysis
5: Conclusions
References
8: Simulation and thermodynamic modeling of heat extraction from abandoned wells
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Definition of modeling
3: The ways for modeling different parameters
4: Different possibilities for used mesh in numerical simulation
5: Literature review
6: Conclusions
References
Part IV: Feasibility, economic, and environmental analysis
9: The main utilization forms and current developmental status of geothermal energy for building cooling/heating in developing countries
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Literature review and categories of geothermal energy utilization
3: Common utilization of the GSHP system and its current application and development
4: Common utilization of the UDS system and its current application and development
5: Common utilization of the abandoned wells energy system and its current application and development
6: The existing issues and in-depth analysis on the practical application of geothermal energy for building cooling/heating
References
10: Desalination design using geothermal energy of abandoned oil wells
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Multistep desalination method
3: Methods and materials
4: Results
5: Economic analysis
6: Conclusion
References
Part V: Applications and case studies
11: Electricity generation using heat extracted from abandoned wells
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Geothermal energy resources
3: Electricity generation
4: Conclusion
References
12: Thermodynamic modeling of an ORC power plant for abandoned geothermal well
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: System description
3: Case study: Abandoned geothermal well (NWS3) in the Sabalan field
4: Numerical modeling of a geothermal well
5: Geothermal power plant modeling
6: Simulation results
7: Remarks
References
13: Application of abandoned wells integrated with renewables
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Systematic literature review of abandoned wells for thermal and power generations
3: Renewable integrations with abandoned wells for district heating
4: Strategies for performance enhancement
5: Applications, challenges, and future prospects
References
14: Integration of heat extraction from abandoned wells with renewables
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Different ways for integration of heat extraction from abandoned wells with renewables
3: Literature review
4: Conclusions
References
15: A Kalina cycle for low and medium enthalpy abandoned oil and gas reservoirs incorporated with solar technology for power production
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Related works
3: Theory and working principle
4: Comparison of Kalina cycle with other cycles
5: Proposed idea
6: Challenges and future scope
7: Conclusion
References
16: Abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal energy: Prospects for Pakistan
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Geothermal play types
3: Geothermal reservoir characterization
4: Geothermal energy extraction through AOGW
5: Geothermal energy potential of Pakistan
6: Conclusions
References
17: Mandaree, North Dakota: A case study on oil and gas well conversion to geothermal district heating systems for rural communities
Abstract
1: Geothermal district heating for the oil patch
2: Innovations in district heating
3: Description of the study site
4: Characterizing Mandaree energy demand
5: Classifying the geothermal resource
6: Geological setting of the Williston Basin
7: Using thermostratigraphy to assess aquifer temperatures
8: Aquifer access through existing wells
9: Decarbonizing Mandaree’s heat demand with geothermal energy
10: Refining the heat network service area
11: Downhole pump flow rates
12: Production test case
13: Determining industrial heat loads
14: Peak heating source sizing and load allocations
15: Geothermal well energy utilization factor
16: Changing patterns of energy use
17: Economics
18: Hedging against the uncertainty with contingency planning
19: Available funding vehicles for Mandaree geothermal
20: Recompletion and heat network costs
21: Fluid chemistry and maintenance considerations
22: Regulatory conditions
23: Completed design, production costs, tariffs, and payback periods
24: Limitations and future work
25: Conclusions
References
18: Geothermal energy from abandoned oil and gas wells in India
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Indian petroliferous basins and scope for utilization of abandoned wells for geothermal energy
3: Implementation methodologies adopted by other countries for geothermal energy extraction
4: Heat recovery methodologies for Indian AOGWs
5: Conclusions
References
Part VI: Revitalization of abandoned oil and gas wells
19: Pragmatic steps to the revitalization of abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Prefeasibility features favoring geothermal exploitation of abandoned oil and gas wells
3: Main components of thorough feasibility studies
4: Viable conversion technologies for power generation
5: Short review of practical case studies
6: Summary
References
20: Exploration techniques for the identification of thermal potential zones
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Remote sensing techniques
3: Geochemical study
4: Geophysical techniques
References
21: Comparative analysis and evaluation of the geothermal system potential to recover thermal resources of closed mines in Ukraine
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Review of geothermal system application at mining sites
3: Methods
4: Geological and geothermal conditions of the Donetsk coal-mining area
5: Results and discussion
6: Conclusions
References
Index

Younes Noorollahi

Younes Noorollahi is Associate Professor and Head of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering Department at Faculty of New Sciences and Technology, University of Tehran-Iran. His research interest spans over energy modelling, energy system analysis and auditing, geothermal energy, renewable energy resources assessment, energy and environment nexus and wind, water, biomass and waves energies technology. He is the author or co-author of more than 70 papers in international refereed journals and more than 200 conference contributions. He has also compiled about 7 books, published by reputed publishers. He has given several invited/plenary talks at international conferences.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor and Head of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of New Sciences and Technology, University of Tehran, Iran

Muhammad Nihal Naseer

Muhammad Nihal Naseer is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. He started his research career in 2018 at the Laboratory of Applied Sciences at NUST-Pakistan. His field of research is thermodynamic modelling of energy conversion and storage systems. In 2019, he was a scientific assistant at the NANOCAT research center at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has published over 20 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and has served as an editor of two books.

Affiliations and expertise

Researcher, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

Muhammad Mobin Siddiqi

Dr. Siddiqi is an Assistant Professor, Researcher, Marketer, Project Manager and Strategist. He holds the chair of Registrar, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Member -Guidance and Examination Committee (Ph.D. Program) and Research SupervisorFinal Year Projects at PNEC - National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).He graduated from University of Karachi with major in Chemistry and optionalsubjects Geography and Geology in 2000.He did his Masters in Analytical Chemistry in2002, MBA Marketing in 2006 and completed his PhD in Environmental AnalyticalChemistry from Department of Chemistry University of Karachi in 2015.Dr Siddiqi is a life time member of Chemical Society of Pakistan and Pakistan Science Foundation.

Affiliations and expertise

Chair of Registrar, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan