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Resource assessment of the Copahue geothermal field
Geothermics ( IF 3.5 ) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 , DOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101987
Hernan Barcelona , Martin Senger , Daniel Yagupsky

Abstract This paper assesses the electrical generating capacity of the Copahue geothermal field. Because it plays a critical role in driving financial support, we discuss these results in terms of its geothermal project. We performed a set of estimates, including the volumetric method and wellhead output calculations. The former was supported by a 3D-geological model that allowed us to subdivide the reservoir into blocks to constraint the parameters to each zone better. The probability models estimate that the proved resource can produce more than 10.2 MWe and 13.5 MWe at 90 % and 50 % confidence level, respectively. The wellhead power output calculations were supported by long- and short- period discharge test performed at three production wells and one slim hole and by the analysis of its decline paths. We estimate 10 MWe in the most optimistic prediction ruling out the identified power plant decline, above 5 % per year. Regardless of the method, our results support less than half of the previously calculated proven power output (i.e., 30 MWe) used to scale the offered tenders to develop a power plant. Overestimation cases worldwide invite us to be even more restricted over our power capacity estimations. Moreover, a tighter characterization of the reservoir volume (e.g., Chilean ranking) could redefine it from proven to probable, increasing the uncertainty over the resource. Throughout its 50 years of history the Copahue Geothermal Project reached significant milestones (first power plant on South America, a district –heating system, and four drilled wells). However, an in-depth review of the project history revealed several setbacks (closure of the power generation and direct use projects because of technical issues, developer retreatments, inadequate tenders) that partially explain its current on-hold status. We concluded that more work is needed before advancing towards the development stage of the project. The vast heat storage at Copahue is beyond doubt, but it is mandatory to improve the estimations of the steam supply, enhance the success rate of wells by a new drilling exploration stage, resize the projected power plant and perform a more accurate feasibility report. New attempts to attract investors and future developers should consider these goals and the project history to avoid new setbacks.

中文翻译:

Copahue地热田资源评估

摘要 本文评估了 Copahue 地热田的发电能力。因为它在推动财政支持方面发挥着关键作用,所以我们根据其地热项目讨论这些结果。我们进行了一组估计,包括体积法和井口输出计算。前者得到了 3D 地质模型的支持,该模型使我们能够将储层细分为区块,以更好地将参数约束到每个区域。概率模型估计,在 90% 和 50% 的置信水平下,探明资源可以分别产生超过 10.2 MWe 和 13.5 MWe 的电力。井口功率输出计算得到了在 3 口生产井和 1 个小井眼进行的长短周期放电测试及其下降路径分析的支持。我们在最乐观的预测中估计了 10 MWe,排除了确定的电厂下降,每年超过 5%。无论采用何种方法,我们的结果都支持不到先前计算的证明功率输出(即 30 MWe)的一半,用于扩展所提供的投标以开发发电厂。世界范围内的高估案例使我们对我们的电力容量估计受到更多限制。此外,对储层体积进行更严格的描述(例如,智利排名)可以将其从已证实的重新定义为可能的,从而增加了资源的不确定性。在其 50 年的历史中,科帕韦地热项目达到了重要的里程碑(南美洲的第一座发电厂、一个区域供热系统和四口钻井)。然而,对项目历史的深入审查揭示了一些挫折(由于技术问题关闭发电和直接使用项目、开发商撤退、投标不足),部分解释了其目前的搁置状态。我们得出的结论是,在进入项目的开发阶段之前,还需要做更多的工作。Copahue 的大量储热是毋庸置疑的,但必须改进蒸汽供应的估计,通过新的钻井勘探阶段提高井的成功率,调整计划的发电厂规模并执行更准确的可行性报告。吸引投资者和未来开发商的新尝试应该考虑这些目标和项目历史,以避免出现新的挫折。投标不足)部分解释了其当前的暂停状态。我们得出的结论是,在进入项目的开发阶段之前,还需要做更多的工作。Copahue 的大量储热是毋庸置疑的,但必须改进蒸汽供应的估计,通过新的钻井勘探阶段提高井的成功率,调整计划的发电厂规模并执行更准确的可行性报告。吸引投资者和未来开发商的新尝试应该考虑这些目标和项目历史,以避免出现新的挫折。投标不足)部分解释了其当前的暂停状态。我们得出的结论是,在进入项目的开发阶段之前,还需要做更多的工作。Copahue 的巨大储热是毋庸置疑的,但必须改进蒸汽供应的估计,通过新的钻井勘探阶段提高井的成功率,调整计划的发电厂规模并执行更准确的可行性报告。吸引投资者和未来开发商的新尝试应该考虑这些目标和项目历史,以避免出现新的挫折。通过新的钻井勘探阶段提高井的成功率,调整计划的电厂规模并执行更准确的可行性报告。吸引投资者和未来开发商的新尝试应该考虑这些目标和项目历史,以避免出现新的挫折。通过新的钻井勘探阶段提高井的成功率,调整计划的电厂规模并执行更准确的可行性报告。吸引投资者和未来开发商的新尝试应该考虑这些目标和项目历史,以避免出现新的挫折。
更新日期:2021-02-01
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