Chaofan Chen

Research output

  1. 2025
  2. Published

    Heat extraction performance and techno-economic analysis of a deep U-type borehole heat exchanger under intermittent operation

    Huan, C., Meng, F., Yang, Z., Cai, W., Wang, Z., Wang, F. & Chen, C., Jul 2025, In: Geothermics. 130.2025, July, 13 p., 103307.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  3. Parametric analysis on the transient two-phase wellbore model applied to the Yangyi high-temperature geothermal field

    Chen, C., Zhou, H., Nagel, T., Renaud, T., Naumov, D., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., 3 Jan 2025, In: Geothermal Energy. 13.2025, 1, 26 p., 1.

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  4. Thermal performance response and heat load redistribution mechanism of a deep U-type borehole heat exchanger in heating systems

    Chen, C., Witte, F., Taherdangkoo, R., Cai, W., Chen, S., Kong, Y., Shao, H., Hofmann, M. & Nagel, T., 1 Jan 2025, In: Applied energy. 382.2025, 15 March, 15 p., 125216.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  5. 2024
  6. Field test and long-term heat extraction performance evaluation of the deep U-type borehole heat exchanger system

    Cai, W., Wang, F., Zhang, Y., Jiang, J., Wang, Q., Shao, H., Kolditz, O., Nagel, T. & Chen, C., 18 Dec 2024, In: Renewable energy . 240.2025, 15 February, 11 p., 122171.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    A comprehensive review of deep borehole heat exchangers (DBHEs): subsurface modelling studies and applications

    Kolo, I., Brown, C. S., Nibbs, W., Cai, W., Falcone, G., Nagel, T. & Chen, C., Dec 2024, In: Geothermal Energy. 12, 1, 19.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Numerical investigation on the influence of groundwater flow on long-term heat extraction performance of deep borehole heat exchanger array

    Yang, X., Cai, W., Li, Y., Wang, M., Kong, Y., Wang, F. & Chen, C., Dec 2024, In: Geothermal Energy. 12, 1, 45.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Machine learning prediction of methane, ethane, and propane solubility in pure water and electrolyte solutions: Implications for stray gas migration modeling

    Kooti, G., Taherdangkoo, R., Chen, C., Sergeev, N., Doulati Ardejani, F., Meng, T. & Butscher, C., Oct 2024, In: Acta Geochimica. 43, 5, p. 971-984 14 p.

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  10. Published

    In-situ test and numerical investigation on the long-term performance of deep borehole heat exchanger coupled heat pump heating system

    Liu, B., Wang, J., Li, H., Liu, J., Wang, P., Cai, W., Sun, X. & Chen, C., Sept 2024, In: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. 61, 104855.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  11. Modeling unsaturated hydraulic conductivity of compacted bentonite using a constrained CatBoost with bootstrap analysis

    Taherdangkoo, R., Nagel, T., Chen, C., Mollaali, M., Ghasabeh, M., Cuisinier, O., Abdallah, A. & Butscher, C., 21 Aug 2024, In: Applied clay science. 260.2024, November, 107530.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Influence of heterogeneity on dissolved CO2 migration in a fractured reservoir

    Chen, R., Xu, W., Chen, Y., Nagel, T., Chen, C., Hu, Y., Li, J. & Zhuang, D., Aug 2024, In: Environmental Earth Sciences. 83, 16, 463.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Modeling the visco-elastoplastic behavior of deep coal based on conformable derivative

    Zhang, L., Zhou, H., Wang, X., Deng, T., Chen, C., Zhang, H. & Nagel, T., Jun 2024, In: Mechanics of time-dependent materials. 28, 2, p. 501-521 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  14. Modeling of heat and solute transport in a fracture-matrix mine thermal energy storage system and energy storage performance evaluation

    Chen, C., Binder, M., Oppelt, L., Hu, Y., Engelmann, C., Arab, A., Xu, W., Scheytt, T. & Nagel, T., 14 May 2024, In: Journal of Hydrology. 636.2024, June, 15 p., 131335.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  15. 2022
  16. The influence of sedimentary heterogeneity on the diffusion of radionuclides in the sandy facies of Opalinus Clay at the field scale

    Chen, C., Yuan, T., Lu, R., Fischer, C., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., 23 Nov 2022, In: Advances in Geosciences. 58.2022, 23 Nov 2022, p. 77-85 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Evaluation of the long-term performance of the deep U-type borehole heat exchanger on different geological parameters using the Taguchi method

    Jiang, J., Wang, F., Yang, X., Zhang, Y., Deng, J., Wei, Q., Cai, W. & Chen, C., 1 Nov 2022, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 59, 105122.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Parametric optimization and comparative study of an organic Rankine cycle power plant for two-phase geothermal sources

    Chen, C., Witte, F., Tuschy, I., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., 1 Aug 2022, In: Energy. 252, 123910.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Numerical Study on the Long-Term Performance and Load Imbalance Ratio for Medium-Shallow Borehole Heat Exchanger System

    Wang, R., Wang, F., Xue, Y., Jiang, J., Zhang, Y., Cai, W. & Chen, C., 1 May 2022, In: Energies. 15, 9, 3444.

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  20. Published

    Importance of long-term ground-loop temperature variation in performance optimization of Ground Source Heat Pump system

    Cai, W., Wang, F., Chen, S., Chen, C., Zhang, Y., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., 5 Mar 2022, In: Applied thermal engineering. 204, 117945.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Long-term performance evaluation for deep borehole heat exchanger array under different soil thermal properties and system layouts

    Cai, W., Wang, F., Chen, C., Chen, S., Liu, J., Ren, Z. & Shao, H., 15 Feb 2022, In: Energy. 241, 122937.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Long-term Performance Evaluation and Economic Analysis for Deep Borehole Heat Exchanger Heating System in Weihe Basin

    Cai, W., Wang, F., Jiang, J., Wang, Z., Liu, J. & Chen, C., 10 Feb 2022, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 10, 806416.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Computational Framework for Radionuclide Migration Assessment in Clay Rocks

    Garibay-Rodriguez, J., Chen, C., Shao, H., Bilke, L., Kolditz, O., Montoya, V. & Lu, R., 2022, In: Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering. 1, 919541.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  24. 2021
  25. Published

    Analysis of heat extraction performance and long-term sustainability for multiple deep borehole heat exchanger array: A project-based study

    Cai, W., Wang, F., Chen, S., Chen, C., Liu, J., Deng, J., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., 1 May 2021, In: Applied energy. 289, 116590.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Numerical investigation on the capacity and efficiency of a deep enhanced U-tube borehole heat exchanger system for building heating

    Chen, C., Cai, W., Naumov, D., Tu, K., Zhou, H., Zhang, Y., Kolditz, O. & Shao, H., May 2021, In: Renewable energy . 169, p. 557-572 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Reply to the Comment on “Tu et al., an Analytical Solution of Groundwater Flow in a Confined Aquifer With a Single-Well Circulation System, Water Resources Research, First Published: 12 June 2020.”

    Tu, K., Wu, Q., Simunek, J., Chen, C., Zhu, K., Zeng, Y., Xu, S. & Wang, Y., May 2021, In: Water Resources Research. 57, 5, e2020WR029389.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLetterpeer-review

  28. 2020
  29. Published

    Optimization of the utilization of deep borehole heat exchangers

    Pan, S., Kong, Y., Chen, C., Pang, Z. & Wang, J., 1 Dec 2020, In: Geothermal Energy. 8, 1, 6.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    An approximate analytical solution for non-Darcian flow in a confined aquifer with a single well circulation groundwater heat pump system

    Tu, K., Wu, Q., Simunek, J., Zhu, K., Chen, C., Zheng, W., Zeng, Y. & Xu, S., Nov 2020, In: Advances in Water Resources. 145, 103740.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    An Analytical Solution of Groundwater Flow in a Confined Aquifer With a Single-Well Circulation System

    Tu, K., Wu, Q., Simunek, J., Chen, C., Zhu, K., Zeng, Y., Xu, S. & Wang, Y., 1 Jul 2020, In: Water Resources Research. 56, 7, e2020WR027529.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  32. 2019
  33. Published

    Numerical investigation on the performance, sustainability, and efficiency of the deep borehole heat exchanger system for building heating

    Chen, C., Shao, H., Naumov, D., Kong, Y., Tu, K. & Kolditz, O., 1 Dec 2019, In: Geothermal Energy. 7, 1, 18.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    考虑时效影响的深部煤层瓦斯运移特性

    Zhang, L., Zhou, H., Wang, X., Rong, T. & Chen, C., 1 Jun 2019, In: Meitan Xuebao/Journal of the China Coal Society. 44, 6, p. 1771-1779 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Investigation on the sustainability and efficiency of single-well circulation (SWC) groundwater heat pump systems

    Wu, Q., Tu, K., Sun, H. & Chen, C., Jan 2019, In: Renewable energy . 130, p. 656-666 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  36. 2017
  37. Published

    Principle and capacity quantification of deep-borehole heat exchangers

    Kong, Y. L., Chen, C. F., Shao, H. B., Pang, Z. H., Xiong, L. P. & Wang, J. Y., 1 Dec 2017, In: Acta Geophysica Sinica. 60, 12, p. 4741-4752 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    The study on non-Darcy seepage equation of low velocity flow

    Wang, R., Zhou, H. W., Zhong, J. C., Yi, H. Y., Chen, C. F. & Hao, Y., 2017, In: Scientia Sinica: Physica, Mechanica et Astronomica. 47, 6, 064702.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  39. 2015
  40. Published

    A combined method for evaluation and prediction on permeability in coal seams during enhanced methane recovery by pressure-relieved method

    Xue, D. J., Zhou, H. W., Chen, C. F. & Jiang, D. Y., 1 May 2015, In: Environmental Earth Sciences. 73, 10, p. 5963-5974 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Instability of pillar collapse model and generation of cracks in thick coal seam mining at shallow depth

    Xue, D. J., Zhou, H. W., Ren, W. G., Liu, Y. Q. & Chen, C. F., 1 Apr 2015, In: Meitan Xuebao/Journal of the China Coal Society. 40, 4, p. 760-765 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  42. 2014
  43. Published

    Study of grouting technology of overburden-separation to reduce ground subsidence in Huafeng coal mine

    Wang, Z., Guo, X., Gao, Y., Chen, C., Li, P., Wang, L. & Zhao, J., 2014, In: Yanshilixue Yu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 33, SUPPL.1, p. 3249-3255 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  44. 2013
  45. Published

    Method of division and engineering use of "three band" in the stope again

    Wang, Z. Q., Li, P. F., Wang, L., Gao, Y., Guo, X. F. & Chen, C. F., Sept 2013, In: Meitan Xuebao/Journal of the China Coal Society. 38, SUPPL.2, p. 287-293 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Research on reasonable size of waterproof pillar in mining inclined coal seam

    Wang, Z. Q., Chen, C. F., Wang, L., Li, P. F., Guo, X. F. & Gao, Y., Sept 2013, In: Caikuang yu Anquan Gongcheng Xuebao/Journal of Mining and Safety Engineering. 30, 5, p. 735-738 4 p.

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  47. Published

    Research on mining technology of nether protective seam in inclined contiguous seams with continuous pressure-relief on outburst coal seam

    Wang, Z., Feng, R., Gao, Y., Li, P., Guo, X., Chen, C., Wang, L. & Zhao, J., Jul 2013, In: Yanshilixue Yu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 32, SUPPL.2, p. 3795-3803 9 p.

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  48. Published

    New method and application of three zone in mining overall height of thick coal seam in one times' working face

    Wang, Z., Zhu, X., Wang, L., Guo, X., Gao, Y., Chen, C. & Li, P., Apr 2013, In: Liaoning Gongcheng Jishu Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of Liaoning Technical University (Natural Science Edition). 32, 4, p. 454-460 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review