Computational Geotechnics
Storage of Energy Carriers
Authors: Nagel, Th., Böttcher, N., Görke, U.-J., Kolditz, O.
Free Preview- Current research on applying geotechnical modeling to energy storage and dispatch for renewable energy systemsDiscusses effective computational methods for conducting design and safety assessments of geotechnical facilities using open-source softwareDemonstrates how computational simulations can be invaluable in scenarios where large-scale field experimentation is not possible
Buy this book
- About this book
-
In this book, effective computational methods to facilitate those pivotal simulations using open-source software are introduced and discussed with a special focus on the coupled thermo-mechanical behavior of the rock salt. A cohesive coverage of applying geotechnical modeling to the subsurface storage of hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources is accompanied by specific, reproducible example simulations to provide the reader with direct access to this fascinating and important field. Energy carriers such as natural gas, hydrogen, oil, and even compressed air can be stored in subsurface geological formations such as depleted oil or gas reservoirs, aquifers, and caverns in salt rock. Many challenges have arisen in the design, safety and environmental impact assessment of such systems, not the least of which is that large-scale experimentation is not a feasible option. Therefore, simulation techniques are central to the design and risk assessment of these and similar geotechnical facilities.
- About the authors
-
Dr. Thomas Nagel leads the "Computational Energy Systems" research group in the Department of Environmental Informatics at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). The Centre studies the complex interactions between humans and the environment in cultivated and damaged landscapes, especially densely populated urban and industrial areas and natural landscapes. The scientists and researchers who work in the Centre develop concepts and processes to help secure the natural foundations of life for future generations.
- Reviews
-
- Table of contents (5 chapters)
-
-
Introduction
Pages 1-5
-
Basics of Thermomechanics and Inelasticity
Pages 7-22
-
Simulation of Laboratory Tests
Pages 23-43
-
Simulating Gas Storage in Salt Caverns
Pages 45-62
-
Closing Remarks
Pages 63-63
-
Table of contents (5 chapters)
- Download Preface 1 PDF (56.4 KB)
- Download Sample pages 1 PDF (366.9 KB)
- Download Table of contents PDF (36.3 KB)
Recommended for you

Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
-
- Book Title
- Computational Geotechnics
- Book Subtitle
- Storage of Energy Carriers
- Authors
-
- Thomas Nagel
- Norbert Böttcher
- Uwe-Jens Görke
- Olaf Kolditz
- Series Title
- Computational Modeling of Energy Systems
- Copyright
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-56962-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-56962-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-56960-4
- Series ISSN
- 2570-1339
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XII, 70
- Number of Illustrations
- 3 b/w illustrations, 26 illustrations in colour
- Topics