Question

What are the benefits of using supercritical fluids in EGS​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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In this case, it is firstly necessary to cite that EGS accounts enhanced geothermal systems which are man-made reservoirs, placed where lots of  hot rock is present but there is lack natural permeability, which requires a fluid to be injected into the subsurface to re-open it and therefore creating permeability.

Typically, water has been used for this purpose, but due to the current issue on saving water alternative methods such as supercritical fluids has been being implemented because they have better dynamic properties such as lower viscosities and therefore larger flow velocities, supercritical CO2 is easy and cheap to get as low temperatures are required to turn it in supercritical condition.

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