Efficient extraction of thermal energy from deep geothermal reservoirs using Enhanced
Geothermal Systems (EGS) is fundamental for sustainable clean energy generation. This …

The investigation of the mechanical properties of hot dry rock (HDR) is of great significance
to the development of deep geothermal energy. However, the effects of thermal-mechanical …

Thermal damage mechanisms are crucial in reservoir stimulation for enhanced geothermal
system (EGS). This study investigates the thermal damage mechanisms in granite samples …

For present applications in deep significant rock engineering, including underground
repositories of high-level nuclear waste, an exhaustive comprehension of the impacts of …

High-temperature-assisted rock breaking is a promising technique, with conventional and
microwave heating being widely used methods. Understanding the mechanisms of …

Characterizing the evolution of mechanical properties of hot dry rock (HDR) after
supercritical CO2 (CO2 (sc)) injection is crucial for assessing the heat extraction rate and …

Middle-deep geothermal reservoirs, rich in energy, experience deep burial, high
temperature, and intense three-dimensional stresses, causing noticeable elastic–plastic …

The failure characteristics of thermal treated surrounding rocks should be studied to
evaluate the stability and safety of deep ground engineering under high-ground-temperature …

Complicated geological conditions such as high geo-stress and high ground temperatures
often have a significant impact on the mechanical behavior and failure potential of hard …

Plasma jet rock-breaking technology, characterized by its high rock-breaking efficiency, low
specific energy, and absence of mechanical wear, is one of the most promising methods for …