Description
This is a presentation on the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems project by Purdue University, presented by Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Dr. Laura J. Pyrak-Nolte. The project's objective was to develop and validate a macroscopic model that accounts for local deformation/frictional behavior, seismic/aseismic behavior, chemical reactions, and determine the adequacy of classic Coulomb failure vs. rate-and-state friction. This presentation was featured at the Utah FORGE R&D Annual Workshop on September 8, 2025. The workshop offered a valuable opportunity to review the progress of Research and Development projects funded under Solicitation 2020-1, which aim to improve our understanding of the key factors influencing Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) reservoir and resource development.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2557 - 2025 Annual Report.pdf | This 2025 report summarizes the progress of the Utah FORGE project 5-2557. | Open resource | |
| Presentation Slides.pdf | These are the slides presented at the 2025 Utah FORGE annual workshop for project 5-2557. | Open resource | |
| Presentation Recording.mp4 | MP4 | This is a presentation recording from the 2025 Utah FORGE annual workshop for project 5-2428. | Open resource |