In reaching the main goals of this research, a literature review had been

conducted to understand the critical geomechanics and fluid flow concepts for
nconventional development, the physical mechanisms behind the fracturing model
uring the simulations, and the suitability for conducting hydraulic fracturing in EGS
pplications. Also, previous case studies in discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling
ere reviewed as to determine main factors contributing the main differences of
ydraulic fracture design between a shale reservoir and a granite formation. Case
studies and later on model simulation will be based on the detailed overview for
simulation process as shown in Figure 1.2 below.
One of the well-known analytical solutions for EGS was developed by Gringarten
et al. (1975). Although it was idealized, it nonetheless provided fundamental concepts in
heat and fluid flow between rock and conductive fractures. In order for generalized
illustrations, the solution was presented in a compact form using dimensionless
variables, where actual dimensions and units can be determine separately depending
on different assumption and condition of each geothermal reservoir. Gringarten et al.
(1975) had based their solution start from one fracture that is part of a parallel set with a
uniform half-spacing , as shown in Figure 2.1. The fractures were in a reservoir with
height y, width x, and distance between the water inlet and outlet z. Fluid with a total
rate Q was assumed to enters each uniform aperture fracture at one end, and exits
through the other. And q represents the flow rate inside each fracture and can be
calculated directly.