• Novel computational tool for efficient structural analyses of geothermal wells 

      Hoang, Nguyen-Hieu; Maincon, Philippe Emmanuel; Philippe, David; Coudert, Térence; Bjørset, Arve; Sæther, Sturla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      In geothermal energy, a huge energy potential lies in hydrothermal reservoirs close to magma where ultra-high temperature fluids (>450 C) can be harnessed. Well casing system needs to be properly designed to ensure its ...
    • Thermo-mechanical tensile testing of geothermal casing materials 

      Gruben, Gaute; Dillingh, Bert; Kaldal, Gunnar Skulason; Hoang, Nguyen-Hieu; Wollenweber, Jens; Rørvik, Gisle; Thorbjornsson, Ingólfur Ö; Nyhus, Bård (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Ultra-high temperature geothermal wells (>450 °C) have a large potential for increased energy yield as compared to conventional high-temperature geothermal wells (200-300 °C), but several research challenges must be resolved ...