Temperature of a producing geothermal well

Input(s)

ToT_{o}: Inflowing Fluid Temperature (F)\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right)

TbhT_{b h}: Downhole Reservoir Temperature (F)\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right)

a: Geothermal Gradient (F/ft)\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{F} / \mathrm{ft}\right)

A: Diffusion Depth (ft)

y: Distance from the Bottom of the Well ( ft\mathrm{ft} )

tt: Function of Time (d)

Output(s)

T: Temperature of a Producing Geothermal Well (F)\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right)

Formula(s)

T=(Tbhay)+aA(1ey/A)+(ToTbh)ey/A\mathrm{T}=\left(\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{bh}}-\mathrm{ay}\right)+\mathrm{aA}\left(1-\mathrm{e}^{-\mathrm{y} / \mathrm{A}}\right)+\left(\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{o}}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{bh}}\right) \mathrm{e}^{-\mathrm{y} / \mathrm{A}}

Reference(s)

Ramey Jr, H. J. (1981). Reservoir Engineering Assessment of Geothermal Systems. Department of Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University. Page: 6.2.


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