| Title | Comparison between discharge enthalpy and dynamic measured enthalpy for pure water in geothermal fields in El Salvador |
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| Authors | José Erick JIMÉNEZ MAJANO |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conference | LATAM Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | well testing, flowing enthalpy, production test, wellbore logging |
| Abstract | By analyzing a pressure-temperature log from a discharging geothermal well, the flowing enthalpy can be estimated based on the flash point. This method utilizes the pressure and temperature data to calculate the corresponding enthalpy using steam tables. However, in some cases, this hypothesis may not align with the actual flowing enthalpy determined using the calculated lip-pressure method. This discrepancy arises because some shallower and saturated feed zones can contribute to the total flowing enthalpy estimated at wellhead conditions. This study compares the flowing enthalpy from various wells in the Salvadoran geothermal fields using both the measured flowing enthalpy and the lip-pressure method. |