Characterizing the Spatial Variability of Thermodynamic Properties for Heterogeneous Soft Rock Using Random Field Theory and Copula Statistical Method

Studying the thermodynamic properties of soft rocks is critical for geothermal energy extraction, as it elucidates their temperature-dependent mechanical behaviors and heat transfer mechanisms, thereby optimizing reservoir stimulation, enhancing extraction efficiency, and ensuring long-term operatio...

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Published in:	Energies
Main Author:	Tao Wang
Other Authors:	Wen Nie, Xuemin Zeng, Guoqing Zhou, Ying Jie Xu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2025
Subjects:	Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications Geological Modeling and Analysis Rock Mechanics and Modeling soft rock spatial variability thermodynamic properties thermal conductivity heat capacity thermal diffusivity random field theory copulas data scarcity autocorrelation structure scale of fluctuation geothermal reservoirs geothermal energy Weishan Lake
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3390/en18246499
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