Numerical simulation of spatial temperature and salinity distribution in the Waiwera geothermal reservoir, New Zealand Numerische Simulation der räumlichen Temperatur- und Salinitätsverteilung im geothermischen Reservoir Waiwera, Neuseeland
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E-Article
Title:
Numerical simulation of spatial temperature and salinity distribution in the Waiwera geothermal reservoir, New Zealand Numerische Simulation der räumlichen Temperatur- und Salinitätsverteilung im geothermischen Reservoir Waiwera, Neuseeland
Contributor:
Kempka, Thomas;
Kühn, Michael
imprint:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023
Description:
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The geothermal reservoir in Waiwera was not sustainably managed for many decades. Hence, the responsible authority introduced a water management concept, whereby various independent models were developed and calibrated using observations. As these models were not yet able to reproduce all observations, constant model revisions are critical for efficient reservoir management. Results of a recent field campaign were used for the current model revision, considering two new main structural geological findings to reconstruct the natural reservoir state. Our simulation results demonstrate that a recently proven north-south trending fault in the study area plays a key role in improving the model. Further analysis suggests the presence of a not yet confirmed additional west-east aligned geologic fault in the north, since thermal convection is observed inland. Additional field campaigns are needed to acquire more information on the main geological fault zones as well as additional data on temperature and salinity distributions.</jats:p>