Call for papers – Future of superhot/ supercritical geothermal systems – SpringerOpen
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Alexander Richter
19 Nov 2019
Publication "Geothermal Energy" by SpringerOpen has issued a call for papers to contribute to the new article collection 'On the future development of superhot and supercritical geothermal systems'.
Geothermal Energy, a publication by Springer Open, welcomes submissions to the new article collection ‘On the future development of superhot and supercritical geothermal systems’.
The development of high-temperature geothermal fields with supercritical conditions are emerging as a new hot topic in various parts of the world since a significantly higher power output seems feasible with less drilling required. However, superhot geothermal systems (SHGS) with temperatures over 350°C require novel and innovative exploration and exploitation concepts, adapted to the special conditions encountered at depth.
Therefore, considerable research efforts are necessary for (i) an improved understanding of the conditions at depth (e.g., fractures, rock properties, stress field, chemistry, risks) at a sufficient confidence level, and (ii) the development of novel concepts for a successful development of such resources, which may differ from well-established methods currently used for conventional hydrothermal systems. This includes advancements in drilling technologies, well integrity, installation materials, and well logging, as well as development of risk mitigation and management concepts adapted for higher temperatures and pressures. In this context, the application of Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS) technologies may be part of the solution.
The aim of this special issue is to merge experiences gained in past and ongoing international projects (e.g., IDDP, DEEPEGS, DESCRAMBLE, GEMex, JBBP, NEWGEN and others) with a major focus on the development of concepts for the use of high-temperature geothermal fields. This special issue attempts to (i) present novel ideas and possible solutions, and (ii) pose future research questions to the geothermal community to make use of a powerful resource at great depth in a sustainable manner.
Submissions may include but are not restricted to the following topics:
- Exploration concepts
- Resource Assessment
- Reservoir Characterization and modeling
- Data integration
- Drilling technologies and well integrity
- Development Concepts
- Materials
- Risks
- Monitoring concepts
- Social acceptance
Submission instructions
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have carefully read the Instructions for Authors for Geothermal Energy. The complete manuscript should be submitted through the Geothermal Energy submission system. To ensure that you submit to the correct collection please select the appropriate collection in the menu upon submission. In addition, indicate within your cover letter that you wish your manuscript to be considered as part of the collection on ‘On the future development of superhot and supercritical geothermal systems’. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review and accepted articles will be published within the journal as a collection.
Deadline for submissions: 1st August 2020
Lead Guest Editor: Egbert Jolie, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Guest Editors: Hiroshi Asanuma, AIST, Japan; Guðmundur Ómar Friðleifsson, IDDP, Iceland
