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Inconsistencies make it unclear whether models correctly conserve key quantities and complicate model-to-model comparisons. 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Tonkin , M.J. O’Sullivan, J.P. O’Sullivan\u003Cbr>Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand |  |  | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| A R T I C L E I N F O |  | A B S T R A C T |  |\n| Keywords:\u003Cbr>Wellbore simulation two-phase\u003Cbr>transient\u003Cbr>steady-state geothermal conservation equations |  | A wellbore simulator is an important tool for understanding flow in geothermal wells, however, the literature on the topic is confusing because previous wellbore simulators have been based on a variety of versions of the equations for conservation of mass, momentum and energy. This lack of consistency in describing the behaviour of flow in a geothermal well makes it unclear as to whether some models correctly conserve key quantities and presents difficulties when comparing models. This study aims to give clarity by providing a comprehensive review of conservation equations used in modelling both transient and steady multiphase flow in a geothermal wellbore.\u003Cbr>We present as a standard for comparison a complete, physically accurate three-equation model for transient flow in a geothermal wellbore. Two of the four previous transient geothermal wellbore simulators use this threeequation model, while the other two simulators are based on approximate equations that do not fully conserve all quantities.\u003Cbr>We also review previous steady-state geothermal wellbore simulators and find that some are based on mathematical models that do not correctly conserve key quantities. Some models approximate the momentum flux term using average variables, while others incorrectly account for the effect of changes in cross-sectional area on momentum flux. Our analysis shows that both assumptions can have a significant impact on simulation results under certain conditions, however, under normal operating conditions, these differences are relatively small. |  |\n\n1. Introduction  \n1.1. Motivation  \nTesting of geothermal wells provides important information about their behaviour (e.g., Grant et al., 1983; Zarrouk and McLean, 2019), however, in many circumstances, important parameters cannot be measured directly as the harsh operating conditions in geothermal wellbores prevent the installation of measuring equipment. Therefore, a geothermal wellbore simulator is an invaluable tool for inferring the characteristics of geothermal wells and predicting their future behaviour.  \nMost previous modelling studies have considered only steady flow but as discussed below, there are several important processes in geothermal wells that require the application of a transient geothermal wellbore simulator. Very few transient simulators have been developed and those that have are limited in their capability. Thus, the long-term aim of the authors is to develop a new transient geothermal simulator  \nthat can handle the complex, rapidly changing, multi-directional flows that occur in situations like completion tests. As the first step of this project, the present study reviews the mathematical models used in previous geothermal wellbore simulators, focusing on the governing equations and primary variables. The conservation equations presented in the geothermal wellbore literature vary and, in some cases, do not correctly conserve momentum and/or energy. In this review, the various forms of the equations are presented in a consistent notation, their similarities and differences are noted and models that do not conserve key quantities are identified.  \nSection 2 summarises the nomenclature used in this work while Sections 3 and 4 review the transient and steady-state forms of the governing cons","cbCaikV1WLJqMdsv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikV1WLJqMdsv","pdf",1964192,21,"English","# Introduction\n## Motivation\n# Nomenclature\n# Transient governing conservation equations\n# Steady-state governing conservation equations\n# Homogeneous flow special case\n# History of steady-state simulators\n# Impact of approximate models\n# Comparison of geothermal wellbore simulators","[{\"question\":\"Why is the geothermal wellbore simulation literature considered confusing?\",\"answer\":\"Because previous wellbore simulators use different versions of conservation equations for mass, momentum, and energy, leading to inconsistent descriptions of flow behavior.\"},{\"question\":\"What is presented as the standard model for comparing transient simulators?\",\"answer\":\"A complete, physically accurate three-equation model for transient flow in a geothermal wellbore.\"},{\"question\":\"How do approximate assumptions affect simulation results in steady-state models?\",\"answer\":\"Approximating the momentum flux term or mishandling the effect of cross-sectional area changes can significantly impact results under certain conditions, though differences are relatively small under normal operating conditions.\"}]","A review of mathematical models for geothermal wellbore simulation - Review Article | PDF",53]