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University of Bern |
Main geothermal research topics:
- Reactive-transport THC simulations of rock–water–material interactions
- Experiments on mineral reactions during heat storage
- 3D Structural & tectonic studies of orogenic geothermal systems
- Geological and hydrochemical assessment of geothermal potential in deep aquifers
Contact: diamond@geo.unibe.ch
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University of Fribourg |
Main geothermal research topics:
- Tectonics, structural and kinetic modelling
- Seismicity
- Regional geological interpretation
- Projects in Molasse Basin and Jura Mountains
Contact: Jon Mosar (Jon.mosar@unifr.ch)
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University of Lausanne |
Main geothermal research topics:
- Rock physics,
- Reservoir characterization
Contact: Klaus Holliger (klaus.holliger@unil.ch)
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ETH Zurich |
Main geothermal research topics:
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Numerical modeling of reactive multiphase transport of fluids and energy
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Numerical modeling of thermal, hydraulic, rock-mechanical and chemical (THMC) processes
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Heat flow investigations, exploration and modeling
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Laboratory (benchtop-scale) experiments of reactive transport and of rock mechanics processes
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Underground-laboratory experiments at the decameter scale of geothermal THMC processes
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Economics analyses (LCOE) of geothermal power plants
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Exploration for geothermal resources
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Induced seismicity monitoring
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Contactless drilling (for geothermal energy) research and development (electro-pulse drilling and flame-jet spallation drilling)
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Combining geologic CO2 storage with geothermal energy extraction
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Geothermal power plant modeling and design
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Deep to shallow geothermal systems research and development
Laboratories/Sites:
- Bedretto Underground Geothermal lab
- Grimsel underground geothermal lab
- GEG labs
Contact: Martin O. Saar (saarm@etzh.ch)