Dynamic permeability and the evolution of fluid pathways in fracture-controlled hydrothermal systems

该项目将增进对地球深处断裂控制的流体如何影响地壳强度和力学行为、地震过程以及热液成矿系统形成的知识。关于深层裂隙网络中流体运移性质和流动分布的动态变化的基本新知识，也将应用于理解裂缝性储层中的油气运移，控制地质勘探项目中的封闭性，以及从热的裂隙岩石中生产地热能。该项目将开展国际合作，培训年轻科学家应用多学科方法探索地壳中的流体系统。

This project will advance knowledge of how fracture-controlled fluid flow at depth in the Earth influences the strength and mechanical behaviour of the crust, earthquake processes, and the formation of hydrothermal ore systems. Fundamental new knowledge of the dynamic variations in fluid transport properties and flow distribution in deep fracture networks also will have application for understanding hydrocarbon migration in fractured reservoirs, controls on seal integrity in geosequestration projects, and for geothermal energy production from hot, fractured rock. The project will develop international collaboration and train young scientists in applying multidisciplinary approaches to exploring fluid systems in the Earth's crust.