Numerical simulation of power production from abandoned oil wells in Ahwaz oil field in southern Iran

Noorollahi, Younes; Pourarshad, Meysam; Jalilinasrabady, Saeid; Yousefi, Hossein

doi:10.1016/j.geothermics.2015.01.008

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“…Nevertheless, the interest in the issue of the use of petroleum holes has prompted scientists to look for other useful applications. One of the more interesting ones is the assessment of the possibility of solar energy storage using the concentric borehole heat exchanger presented by Templeton et al [20], or the implementation of the desalination system of sea water presented by Noorollahi et al [21,22]. Also, considering the open-loop systems, a novel approach is the attempt to combine the re-adaptation of boreholes after the exploitation of hydrocarbons for a DBHE with the technology of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), which is discussed by Cheng et al [17] as well as Caulk and Tomac [5].…”

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The Utilization of Abandoned Petroleum Wells in Geothermal Energy Sector. Worldwide Trends and Experience

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Since the oil crises in the 1970s, geothermal resources have received much attention and researches aimed at its recognition have been conducted all around the globe. Nevertheless, the investment cost associated mainly with drilling works is a crucial limitation for the successful implementation of new geothermal projects. The radical solution affecting the cost effectiveness of any geothermal investments might be an adaptation of existing un-exploited boreholes of the oil and gas sector for geothermal purposes. Moreover, a few studies on heat and/or energy recovery from oil and gas provinces have indicated that a tremendous amount of geothermal energy co-exists with petroleum fields. Thereby, the article centres on global concepts related to the adaptation of boreholes after the exploitation of hydrocarbon deposits or negative exploratory wells in order to exploit geothermal energy resources. Selected concepts focused on possible electricity production and the space heating sector are discussed. Other potential technologies based on utilization of geothermal energy attained by borehole heat exchangers are also indicated.

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“…The desalination process requires a significant amount of thermal energy (thermal technology) and electrical energy (membrane technology), which can be provided by the use of geothermal energy. Noorollahi et al [13] analysed the energy gains possible to be achieved as a result of the potential re-adaptation of a petroleum well to a coaxial-type borehole heat exchanger, located in Ahwaz (southern Iran). They then used the results to design a thermal seawater desalination system.…”

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Initial recognition of the possibilities of use abandoned oil and gas wells to desalinate produced water

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Diminishing water resources, population growth and utilization energy intense processes for drinking water production lead to seek new methods of water acquisition. Desalination of seawater or/and geothermal water and also water acquisition with the utilization of abandoned oil and gas wells potentially represents promising new production method of freshwater streams. Abandoned oil and gas wells potentially can be a source of geothermal heat which can be used as a heat source for water desalination. In many countries, among others in Poland area, there are hundreds, and even thousands of abandoned exploration, research or oil/gas wells which can be adapted for other purposes, including water desalination. The aim of this paper is to conduct preliminary recognition of current world knowledge on the possibility of using abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal purposes, including desalination of produced waters (also for drinking purposes) based on selected examples (Iran and USA). This technique is environmental-friendly and provides enough amount of energy for high-energy desalination processes (e.g. reverse osmosis), along with reducing gas emissions and consumption of conventional fuels. Based on world experience, a comprehensive assessment of the possibility of using abandoned wells for geothermal purposes in Poland should be carried out.

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“…Contextualising difficult information, such as reproducing the cranium into a guided display, was an effective method of museum teaching (Stocklmayer et al 2010;Schorch et al 2015). The widespread occurrences of small perforations showed that the cranium was subject to repeated target practice (green and ochre scanning the object, aligning and fusing scans into a 3D digital model, and printing the 3D model.…”

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3D Imaging as a Public Engagement Tool: Investigating an Ox Cranium Used in Target Practice at Vindolanda

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Museums have an ethical code of research and education, and 3D imaging has great potential in helping to achieve some of these objectives by providing accurate replications without barriers to access. Digital and printed models may remove object authenticity, but they do provide direct encounters with heritage and archaeological science whilst preserving the archaeological record. To demonstrate the potential for 3D imaging in archaeology and public engagement, this paper investigated an Ox cranium used for target practice at Vindolanda, Northumberland, UK. Vindolanda is a World Heritage Site on the Frontiers of the Roman Empire, known for its exceptional preservation of artefacts. The trauma type, shaping, impact direction and mortem period were identified, followed by comparisons and physical fits with weaponry used by the military at Vindolanda. The digital and printed models provide effective tools for displaying this evidence within the context of Roman archery to the public. The cranium had evidence of repeated target practice from arrows and potentially lances. The fragmentation of the trauma was angled internally, showing that the arrows were aimed from the front and toward the facial area of the Ox. The high-precision of the archers had separated the lower right portion of the facial area from the rest of the cranium. Several arrowhead sites and two lance head sites overlapped with little additional destruction, showing that some weapons were removed and retargeted. These features provide supporting evidence of individuals in the Roman military at Vindolanda actively participating in high-level archery target practice. The success of this pilot study will be developed to produce 3D models of the crania recovered from Vindolanda for the public to directly interact with this complex, contextual information for deep and effective learning.

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Numerical simulation of power production from abandoned oil wells in Ahwaz oil field in southern Iran

Cited by 90 publications

References 22 publications

The Utilization of Abandoned Petroleum Wells in Geothermal Energy Sector. Worldwide Trends and Experience

The Utilization of Abandoned Petroleum Wells in Geothermal Energy Sector. Worldwide Trends and Experience

Initial recognition of the possibilities of use abandoned oil and gas wells to desalinate produced water

3D Imaging as a Public Engagement Tool: Investigating an Ox Cranium Used in Target Practice at Vindolanda

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