Advances in Water–Rock Interactions and Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Processes
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 8417
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Interests: rock mechanics; CO2-rock interactions; seepage theory; multi-field coupling; energy
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Interests: rock mechanics; reservoir geomechanics; energy evolution; rockburst; underground engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water–rock interactions and coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes play a crucial role in processes such as groundwater formation, circulation, storage, and contamination propagation. These intricate processes involve the permeation, diffusion, and reactions of water within geological formations, while being influenced by temperature, fluid flow, and stress. Understanding these coupled interaction holds paramount importance in various fields, including groundwater resource management, geothermal energy utilization, rock engineering, and geological hazard assessment.
Within geological formations, water interacts with rocks through processes such as infiltration, diffusion, dissolution, precipitation, and mineral exchange, resulting in various geological phenomena. These processes significantly influence groundwater formation, erosion effects, and rock metamorphism. Furthermore, the impact of temperature, fluid flow, and stress on water–rock interactions further alters the permeability, diffusion characteristics, and reaction rates within geological formations, resulting in complex THM coupling effects.
Studying water–rock interactions and coupled THM processes provides invaluable insight into the transport behavior of groundwater, the physical and chemical properties of rocks, and the mechanisms underlying geological hazards. Through a comprehensive understanding of this intricate process, we can establish scientific foundations for rational groundwater resource development, the efficient utilization of geothermal energy, the safe design of rock engineering projects, and prevention and mitigation strategies for geological hazards.
As technology advances and innovative research methods emerge, we have the opportunity to unravel the mechanisms and laws governing water–rock interactions and coupled THM processes more comprehensively. This will help to provide more accurate and reliable scientific support for applications in the field of Earth sciences.
Dr. Yi Xue
Dr. Jianyong Han
Dr. Zhizhen Zhang
Prof. Dr. Hailing Kong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water–rock interactions
- thermo-hydro-mechanical processes
- groundwater formation and circulation
- rock engineering
- geothermal energy utilization
- geological hazards
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