Dominique Bruel

Senior Researcher

Keywords

Team

SHR - Systèmes Hydrologiques et Réservoirs

Biography

Dominique Bruel is a researcher specializing in geosciences, whose work focuses on the study of hydrogeochemical, geothermal, and geomechanical interactions in fractured and porous environments. His research addresses major topics such as the integrity of cap rocks for CO₂ storage, the modeling of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) using supercritical fluids, and the characterization of the poro-permeable properties of geomaterials under stress. His work relies on advanced numerical approaches, combining thermo-hydraulic modeling, fracture mechanics, and reactive transport, with practical applications in various geological contexts, such as the Paris Basin or the Soultz-sous-Forêts site. His expertise also includes the analysis of fracture networks and their impact on groundwater flow, as well as the study of transient phenomena related to paleoclimates and the dynamics of sedimentary basins.

Publication(s)

2025
Comparative Hydrogeochemical Analysis of Opalinus Clay’s Lithofacies to CO2 Injection Using HYTEC DOI : 10.3997/2214-4609.202522077
2025
Dependency of Enhanced Geothermal System Performance on Fractures with Different Working Fluids (Water and sCO2) DOI : 10.3997/2214-4609.202522091
2021
Determination of permeability–porosity–stresses dependence for loose media based on inverse problem solution by lab test data DOI : 10.1007/978-3-030-53521-6_16
2020
Semi-automated component identification of a complex fracture network using a mixture of von Mises distributions: Application to the Ardeche margin (South-East France) DOI : 10.1016/j.cageo.2020.104435
2019
Modeling of fault slip during hydraulic stimulation in a naturally fractured medium DOI : 10.1007/s40948-019-00108-1
2018
Thermal and seismic hints for chimney type cross-stratal fluid flow in onshore basins DOI : 10.1038/s41598-018-33581-x
2017
Thermal anomalies and paleoclimatic diffusive and advective phenomena: example of the Anglo-Paris Basin, northern France; [Anomalies thermiques et phénomènes paléoclimatiques diffusifs et advectifs: exemple du bassin anglo-parisien dans le nord de la France]; [Anomalias termais e fenômenos paleoclimáticos difusivos e advectivos: exemplo da Bacia Anglo-Parisiense, norte da França]; [Anomalías térmicas y fenómenos paleoclimáticos difusivos y advectivos: ejemplo de la cuenca anglo-parisina en el norte de Francia] DOI : 10.1007/s10040-017-1592-2
2016
Large-Scale CO2 Storage in a Deep Saline Aquifer: Uncertainties in Predictions Due to Spatial Variability of Flow Parameters and Their Modeling DOI : 10.1007/s11242-015-0590-x
2016
Quantification of the impact of paleoclimates on the deep heat flux of the Paris Basin DOI : 10.1016/j.geothermics.2016.01.006
2013
Influence of heterogeneities and upscaling on CO2 storage prediction at large scale in deep saline aquifer DOI : 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.349
2012
Predictive modelling of hydraulic head responses to dipole flow experiments in a fractured/karstified limestone aquifer: Insights from a comparison of five modelling approaches to real-field experiments DOI : 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2012.05.069
2012
Hydrogeological features relevant to radionuclide migration in the natural environment DOI : 10.1533/9780857097194.2.229
2010
Geothermal Reservoir Simulation DOI : 10.1002/9783527630479.ch5
2008
Upscaling of slug test hydraulic conductivity using discrete fracture network modelling in granitic aquifers DOI : 10.1007/978-1-4020-6540-8_9
2007
Modeling the flow characteristics of a fractured medium overlaid by a sedimentary porous medium: Application to the borehole RCF 3 pumping test in Sellafield (UK) DOI : 10.1080/00908310600623363
2007
Using the migration of the induced seismicity as a constraint for fractured Hot Dry Rock reservoir modelling DOI : 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2007.07.001
2006
Numerical study of the impact of fluid density on the pressure distribution and stimulated volume in the Soultz HDR reservoir DOI : 10.1016/j.geothermics.2006.10.004
2006
Numerical experiments of flow and transport in a variable-aperture fracture subject to effective normal stresses DOI : 10.1080/00221686.2006.9521680
2004
Contribution of a three-dimensional regional scale basin model to the study of the past fluid flow evolution and the present hydrology of the Paris basin, France DOI : 10.1111/j.1365-2117.2004.00243.x
2004
Combining a compaction model with a facies model to reproduce permeability fields at the regional scale DOI : 10.1016/j.pce.2003.11.009
2003
3-D modelling of salt and heat transport during the 248 m.y. evolution of the Paris basin: Diagenetic implications DOI : 10.2113/174.5.429
2002
Impact of induced thermal stresses during circulation tests in an engineered fractured geothermal reservoir: Example of the Soultz-sous-Forêts European hot fractured rock geothermal project, Rhine Graben, France DOI : 10.2516/ogst:2002030
2001
Hydromechanical effects of shaft sinking at the Sellafield site DOI : 10.1016/S1365-1609(00)00061-7
2001
Numerical modeling of the coupling between mechanical and hydraulic properties in a granite rock mass subject to high-pressure injection experiments
1999
Modelling hydraulic jacking-tests on a pre-existing fracture system; [Modélisation de la ré-ouverture d'une fracture naturelle par injection forcée]
1999
Modelling hydraulic jacking-tests on a pre-existing fracture system
1995
Modelling heat extraction from forced fluid flow through stimulated fractured rock masses: evaluation of the soultz-sous-forets site potential DOI : 10.1016/0375-6505(95)00019-M
1995
Heat extraction modelling from forced fluid flow through stimulated fractured rock masses: application to the Rosemanowes hot dry rock reservoir DOI : 10.1016/0375-6505(95)00014-H
1995
Modelling of a european prototype hdr reservoir DOI : 10.1016/0375-6505(95)00017-K
1994
Modelling storage behaviour in a fractured rock mass DOI : 10.1016/0022-1694(94)90231-3
1993
Modeling storage behavior in a fractured rock mass

Teaching

Geosciences (GEOSCIENCES) track

Guest Lecturer

The program is organized into two main periods at the École des Mines: one month in September/October and 15 days in January, as well as an internship period that takes place either at a company or in a research laboratory. The geosciences track is directly linked to the research conducted at the Geosciences Center and involves numerous faculty members from that center, who equip students with the necessary knowledge to engage effectively in meetings and visits with professionals. The two periods—in the fall and in January—consist of lectures, field trips, and mini-projects on the one hand, and site visits and meetings with professionals on the other. The table below outlines the topics covered and the teaching methods. Topic Lectures and Mini-Projects Site Visits, Meetings with Professionals Risk Assessment and Uncertainty Management Risks Related to Soil Pollution Geostatistical Tools BRGM - Landslide risks Monitoring / characterization Sampling in natural environments Geophysical tools Georeferencing Hydrogeological monitoring Fiber optics Invisensing - Fiber optics research Eau de Paris / SAUR Storengy - Research Center Spotlight – “Continuous Monitoring” Startup Understanding Natural Phenomena and Human Interactions Behavior of Pollutants in Natural Environments Geochemistry Hydrogeochemistry Seismic Imaging Volcanic systems Andra - Underground laboratory for studying nuclear waste storage CGG - Research and data processing center GISFI - Experimental site on a brownfield site Storengy - Research center Resource and waste management Geothermal potential Induced seismicity Hydrogeology in fractured environments Eau de Paris / SAUR Storengy - Underground gas storage site Fonroche - Deep geothermal power plant Ileva - Waste treatment and recovery center EDF - Sainte Rose Hydroelectric Power Plant TOTAL Group CIGEO Project Prevention, Management, and Remediation Participatory Initiatives Artelia New Coastal Road Construction Project in Saint Denis, Réunion EVOLEN Symposium What do young graduates go on to do? Some continue their education by pursuing a Ph.D. in geosciences, through industrial collaborations or academic theses: Stanford, ENS, CNRS, CEA, IPGP, MINES Paris Some pursue further training Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M / IFP School / Corps des Mines Some enter the industrial sector, consulting, or public administration: Technic-Atome, EDF, TOTAL, NAVAL, AIR LIQUIDE, SUEZ ARTELIA, MAZAR, AGENCE FRANCAISE DE DEVELOPPEMENT, DRIEE

PhD supervision

2023 Numerical study of the THMC coupled response of the caprock to CO2 injection at a pilot test site KOC Ümit
2023 Digital investigation of coupled subsurface THM processes: importance of thermal effects and pressure diffusivity on stress transfers KHEZRI Khashayar
2021 Influence of the morphology of the altered basement zone under cover on convection and temperature anomalies in the central part of the Upper Rhine Graben OGANDAGA CAPITO Rose-Nelly
2019 Fluid-pressure-driven aseismic slip mechanics: modeling of laboratory injection experiments. JIANG Jinlin
2018 Numerical modeling of induced seismicity in geothermal reservoirs DENG Qinglin
2015 Numerical modeling of hydraulic stimulation and induced seismicity in deep geothermal reservoirs NGO Dac Thuong
2015 Methodological analysis and multi-scale characterization of fracture systems at the basement/sedimentary cover interface – application to geothermal energy (Valence Basin, SE France) CHABANI Arezki