Discover our new research paper, “Insights of Using Control Theory for Minimizing Induced Seismicity in Underground Reservoirs”!
The main obstacle to exploiting the earth’s underground renewable energy resources is earthquakes caused by fluid injections. In our study, we applied control theory at the reservoir level for the first time to prevent induced seismicity while ensuring fluid circulation to meet energy demands. Despite using a simplified reservoir model, our robust controller can handle the uncertainties and heterogeneities inevitable in real-world scenarios. The derivation was challenging, involving the coupling of a PDE with a nonlinear ODE to estimate seismicity rates.
Our research is advancing rapidly beyond this publication, promising even more innovative solutions. Stay tuned for future developments!