Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada)
In remote northern regions, lacking deep geothermal exploratory boreholes, a theoretical approach to provide a first-order estimate of the stress regime seems a useful tool. Literature data was used in this context to evaluate the orientation of the stress components and empirical relationships were...
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| author | Miranda, Mafalda M. Raymond, Jasmin Dezayes, Chrystel |
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| description | In remote northern regions, lacking deep geothermal exploratory boreholes, a theoretical approach to provide a first-order estimate of the stress regime seems a useful tool. Literature data was used in this context to evaluate the orientation of the stress components and empirical relationships were applied to calculate their magnitude in a community of Nunavik, northern Quebec. A Monte Carlo-based sensitivity analysis was carried out due to the uncertainty of the input parameters. Mohr–Coulomb friction and slip tendency analyses were additionally undertaken to assess the stress state and potential reactivation of existing fractures. The results highlight how the poor knowledge of the stress field has an important impact on the design and development of engineered geothermal energy systems in the Canadian off-grid community of Kuujjuaq. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-98e5bd89e19d40f58179a07a108938302025-02-07T10:39:55ZengAcadémie des sciencesComptes Rendus. Géoscience1778-70252023-02-01355G18510810.5802/crgeos.19310.5802/crgeos.193Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada)Miranda, Mafalda M.0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7478-3827Raymond, Jasmin1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7486-9185Dezayes, Chrystel2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7813-359XINRS—Institute national de la recherche scientifique, 490, rue de la Couronne Québec (QC) G1K 9A9, CanadaINRS—Institute national de la recherche scientifique, 490, rue de la Couronne Québec (QC) G1K 9A9, CanadaBRGM, 3 avenue Claude Guillemin, BP 36009, 45060, Orléans Cedex 2, FranceIn remote northern regions, lacking deep geothermal exploratory boreholes, a theoretical approach to provide a first-order estimate of the stress regime seems a useful tool. Literature data was used in this context to evaluate the orientation of the stress components and empirical relationships were applied to calculate their magnitude in a community of Nunavik, northern Quebec. A Monte Carlo-based sensitivity analysis was carried out due to the uncertainty of the input parameters. Mohr–Coulomb friction and slip tendency analyses were additionally undertaken to assess the stress state and potential reactivation of existing fractures. The results highlight how the poor knowledge of the stress field has an important impact on the design and development of engineered geothermal energy systems in the Canadian off-grid community of Kuujjuaq.https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/geoscience/articles/10.5802/crgeos.193/Stress regimeMohr–Coulomb criterionSlip tendencyFluid overpressureGeothermal energyNunavik |
| spellingShingle | Miranda, Mafalda M. Raymond, Jasmin Dezayes, Chrystel Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) Comptes Rendus. Géoscience Stress regime Mohr–Coulomb criterion Slip tendency Fluid overpressure Geothermal energy Nunavik |
| title | Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) |
| title_full | Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) |
| title_fullStr | Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) |
| title_short | Estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community (Kuujjuaq, Canada) |
| title_sort | estimating theoretical stress regime for engineered geothermal energy systems in an arctic community kuujjuaq canada |
| topic | Stress regime Mohr–Coulomb criterion Slip tendency Fluid overpressure Geothermal energy Nunavik |
| url | https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/geoscience/articles/10.5802/crgeos.193/ |
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