Title: | Impact of Open-Loop Systems on Groundwater Temperature in NE Slovenia |
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Authors: | ID Adrinek, Simona (Author) ID Janža, Mitja (Author) ID Brenčič, Mihael (Author) |
Files: | PDF - Presentation file, download (36,17 MB) MD5: 7B6CDF2D8BA1960F7A20E8C7BF9CB77E
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Language: | English |
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Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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Organization: | GeoZS - Geological Survey of Slovenia
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Abstract: | To achieve sustainable and efficient use of shallow geothermal resources, it is important to understand the heat transfer in the subsurface of the planned geothermal system. In the City Municipality of Murska Sobota, NE Slovenia, the use of geothermal open-loop systems has increased in recent years. Their high spatial density raises the question of possible mutual interference between the systems. By compiling geological, hydrogeological, and thermal data, obtained from the monitoring network, fieldwork, and knowledge of regional hydrogeological conditions, we have developed a transient groundwater flow and heat transfer model to evaluate the impact of the open-loop systems on the subsurface and surrounding systems. The transient simulation showed that the thermal state in the observed area is restored over the summer, when the systems are not in operation. Also, the systems do not have significant mutual interference that would affect their efficiency. However, as interest in installing new systems in the area increases, simulations of the thermal plumes of new geothermal systems are needed to ensure sustainable and efficient use of shallow geothermal energy in the future. |
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Keywords: | geothermal energy, open-loop system, groundwater heat pump, intergranular aquifer, numerical modelling, thermal plume |
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Publication status: | Published |
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Publication version: | Version of Record |
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Publication date: | 15.09.2023 |
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Publisher: | MDPI |
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Year of publishing: | 2023 |
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Number of pages: | 24 str. |
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Numbering: | vol. 15, no. 18 |
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PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-17067 |
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UDC: | 556.3 |
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ISSN on article: | 2071-1050 |
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DOI: | 10.3390/su151813797 |
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COBISS.SI-ID: | 164848131 |
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Publication date in DiRROS: | 19.09.2023 |
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Views: | 643 |
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Downloads: | 164 |
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