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Effects of transient processes for thermal simulations of the Central European Basin
Denise Degen
Computational Geoscience and Reservoir Engineering (CGRE), RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstraße 2, 52072 Aachen, Germany
Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
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In this work, we focus on improving the understanding of subsurface processes with respect to interactions with climate dynamics. We present advanced, open-source mathematical methods that enable us to investigate the influence of various model properties on the final outcomes. By relying on our approach, we have been able to showcase their importance in improving our understanding of the subsurface and highlighting the current shortcomings of currently adopted models.
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