Table 2 Summary of flow rates used in our horizontal models

From: On the limitations of closed-loop geothermal systems for electricity generation outside high-geothermal gradient fields

Vertical flow rate (kg/s)

Number of laterals

Horizontal flow rate (kg/s)

12.5

1, 2, and 5

12.5, 6.25, and 2.5, respectively

25

1, 2, 3, and 4

25, 12.5, 8.33, and 6.25, respectively

50

4, 8, and 12

12.5, 6.25, and 4.167, respectively

75

3, 12, 15, and 30

25, 6.25, 5, and 2.5, respectively

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