Modeling Coupled Thermal–Hydraulic–Mechanical–Chemical Processes in Fractured Subsurface Systems
Modeling Coupled Thermal–Hydraulic–Mechanical–Chemical Processes in Fractured Subsurface Systems
Session ID#: 282880
Session Description:
Fluid transport in fractured porous media plays an essential role in a wide range of subsurface systems. These systems are governed by strongly coupled thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes, where multiphysics interactions across fractures and matrix domains control flow behavior, reaction pathways, and long-term system evolution. Accurate prediction of these processes remains a significant challenge due to the complexity of fracture networks, nonlinear feedback mechanisms, and the wide range of spatial and temporal scales involved. This session aims to highlight recent developments in the modeling and characterization of coupled THMC processes in fractured subsurface systems through experimental, numerical, and theoretical approaches. We welcome submission of abstracts on:
- Advanced numerical methods for multiphysics coupling and their applications
- AI/ML-assisted modeling, surrogate development, and physics-informed learning
- Integration of geophysical observations with modeling, including inversion and data assimilation
- High-performance strategies or open-source tools that advance community modeling capabilities
Index Terms:
0545 Modeling [COMPUTATIONAL GEOPHYSICS]
1009 Geochemical modeling [GEOCHEMISTRY]
1847 Modeling [HYDROLOGY]
Primary Convener: Tianjia Huang, Texas A&M University College Station, College Station, TX, United States
Conveners: George J Moridis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, United States, Hang Chen, University of Iowa, School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability, Iowa City, United States and Su Jiang, Stanford University, Energy Science and Engineering, Stanford, CA, United States
Student/Early Career Convener: Siqin Yu, Stanford University, Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford, CA, United States
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