# Open Source Software: FALCON: Pioneering THMC Simulation for Geothermal and Subsurface Systems

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/e69923e8d5504605a659895af2718e0d

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CNTR (899050)
- NAICS: 221116 Geothermal Electric Power Generation
- Product or service code: AG33 Energy R&D Services; Emergency Energy Preparedness; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Idaho Falls, Idaho
- County: Bonneville County (FIPS 16019). https://abierto.us/counties/bonneville-county-id-16019
- City: Idaho Falls. https://abierto.us/cities/idaho-falls-id-1639700
- First posted: March 15, 2024
- Last posted: March 15, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e69923e8d5504605a659895af2718e0d/view

## Description

**Open Source Software:**

**FALCON:** Pioneering THMC Simulation for Geothermal and Subsurface Systems FALCON emerges as a game-changer in geothermal energy and subsurface resource management, providing detailed and accurate simulations of complex THMC processes within geological formations.

Developed by the Idaho National Laboratory's Geothermal Energy Group, FALCON addresses the growing need for advanced simulation tools to analyze the multifaceted interactions between thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and chemical processes in subsurface environments. Its inception was motivated by challenges in carbon sequestration, geothermal energy extraction, and reactive transport modeling. FALCON stands out with its finite-element approach to simulate highly nonlinear coupled dynamics in subsurface systems.

This MOOSE-based application can operate across various dimensions and scales, from standard workstations to high-performance computing environments. It's designed to ensure high code reliability and efficiency in solving complex THMC problems.

**Advantages:**

**Fully Coupled THMC Simulation:** Integrates thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and chemical processes for comprehensive analysis.

**Versatile Application:** Suitable for various subsurface challenges, including geothermal energy extraction and carbon sequestration.

**High Performance:** Optimized for both standard and high-performance computing platforms.

**Quality Assurance:** Developed by ASME NQA-1 software requirements, ensuring reliability and accuracy.

**Applications:** Geothermal energy development Carbon sequestration projects Reactive transport in geological formations Subsurface reservoir management Dive into the future of geothermal and subsurface system management with FALCON. Explore its capabilities and join the forefront of THMC simulation by visiting FALCON's official webpage and download now from Github.

## Publications

- March 15, 2024: Special notice, due March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice e69923e8d5504605a659895af2718e0d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e69923e8d5504605a659895af2718e0d/view

## Points of contact

- Andrew Rankin, andrew.rankin@inl.gov

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