Tezislər / Theses

THE 3
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 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES OF STUDENTS AND YOUNG RESEARCHERS 
dedicated to the 99
th
anniversary of the National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev
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The available temperature profiles within the grasp of operating companies, 
allow us to understand the amount of heat that might be generated, 
transferred, and produced via the wells. Henceforward, in this paper there 
will be extensive research on the properties of existing wells and regarding 
energy extraction techniques – a broad literature review that later will be 
followed by case studies. The studies will assist to deduce the criticalness of 
operational parameters, like flow rate, temperature, or pressure in 
geothermal wells. This will be concluded by building a model for simulation 
on thermal conductivity, finally obtaining a proper answer for the technical 
and financial feasibility of the project. 
Figure 18.
Carnot Cycle
Regarding the practicality of the project, there are two possible 
techniques to deploy. Nevertheless, the selection of the optimal approach 
depends on the present circumstances in the area. By utilizing the Carnot 
Cycle principle [1], it will be possible to have an increased temperature 
figures at well head in comparison to bottom hole. Once, the temperature 
indication is above 100 Celsius Degrees, it will be feasible to use the steam 
generators in the area, to generate electricity. In other cases, if the profile is 
below the vaporization limit, the heating of the nearby buildings might be 
chosen as much more feasible opportunity. 
For the introduced project, it was decided to analyze one of the production 
sites of AzNeft – Bibiheybat OGPD. The area is well studied and there are lots 
of data sets regarding the underground profiles. Near the OGPD, there is a 
campus of the educational institution called Baku Higher Oil School. It might 
be deduced that in both cases, depending on the well head temperature 
attainable, both options of geothermal energy utilization are viable.
To summarize, the innovative approach in energy generation, will be eva-
luated for its feasibility in Bibiheybat bay, and if applicable, the results and the 
regarding approach will be used for a favor of SOCAR or the campus in vicinity. 
References
[1] OpenStax - Lumen. (2018). Carnot’s Principle. Retrieved February 7, 2022, from 
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/15-4 

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