Due to
their complexity, numerical simulations are required for a
comprehensive characterization of the physical and
chemical processes in the subsurface. In the field of
geothermics, these processes are primarily heat transport
and fluid flow. Additionally, mass transport and chemical
reactions may become important in particular regimes.
In numerical modelling, mathematical
descriptions of the relevant processes allow a
quantification of the desired variables such as
temperature and flow velocities, and their sensitivity
with respect to important thermo-physical parameters. We
use commercial software as well as innovative software
tools, which incorporate latest developments in forward
and inverse modelling. Particulary we apply the codes
SHEMAT and SHEMAT-Suite, which we continuously extend and
improve.
Analyzing and predicting the
behavior of a geothermal resource over time is one of the
most critical parts of geothermal heat and power
production. Numerical simulations play a major role in
studying the subsurface in terms of their geothermal
potential, and they allow optimizing the life cycle of a
geothermal installation.
Our expertise in numerical modelling
ensures an optimal design of shallow geothermal systems,
as well as well-founded studies regarding simulations in
the field of deep geothermal systems.