Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems IEGThomas Reinsch is Head of Laboratories at Fraunhofer IEG since August 2020. After studying physics and geology at the University of Cologne, he worked at the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ in Potsdam and earned a PhD degree from Clausthal University of Technology in Petroleum Engineering studying the well integrity of high-temperature geothermal wells. At GFZ, he started as doctoral student, continued as a research assistant and afterwards as group leader in the section »Geothermal Energy Systems«. He worked at the Delft University of Technology in section »Reservoir Engineering« in the Department »Geoscience & Engineering« in 2018 before he continued as a group leader in sections »Geoenergy« and later »Near-Surface geophysics« at GFZ. The main focus of Thomas’ work is related to fiber optic sensing technologies for downhole and surface applications ranging from well integrity to seismic exploration studies.
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Reinsch
Patent/Patent Application
- Reinsch, T; Aldaz, S.R.C.; Raab, T.; Lipus, M.; Jousset, P.; Henninges, J. (2018):Verfahren und System zur Überwachung eines Materials und/oder einer Vorrichtung in einem Bohrloch unter Verwendung eines faseroptischen Messkabels; Deutsche Patentanmeldung Nr. 10 2018 105 703.2
- Reinsch, T., Bremer, K., Lewis, E., Leen, G., Lochmann, S. (2015):1 4 A sensor for combined temperature, pressure, and refractive index detection, WO2013139783 A1; EP2828622A1, US20150077736.
- Geckeis, O.; Norden, W.; Henninges, J.; Zimmer, M.; Reinsch, T. (2011): Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Bohrlochkabels und Bohrlochkabel.
Aktuelle Publikationen
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Publication Type2024 Best practices for characterization of High Temperature-Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) potential using well tests in Berlin (Germany) as an example
Blöcher, Guido; Regenspurg, Simona; Kranz, Stefan; Lipus, Martin; Pei, Liang; Norden, Ben; Reinsch, Thomas; Henninges, Jan; Siemon, Romy; Orenczuk, Dominika; Zeilfelder, Sarah; Scheytt, Traugott; Ali, SaadatZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2023 Analysis of distributed temperature and acoustic data to assess cementing of a surface casing in a geothermal well
Polat, Berker; Hart, Johannes; Reinsch, Thomas; Schölderle, Felix; Ledig, Toni; Lipus, Martin; Krawczyk, Charlotte M.Meeting Abstract 2023 Green-field exploration strategy for de-risking geothermal projects in the Aachen-Weisweiler area, Germany - The "Field Scale Laboratory for Deep Geothermal Energy Rhineland" Project
Wellmann, Florian; Ritzmann, Oliver; Kettermann, Michael; Niederau, Jan; Aßhoff, Kira; Jüstel, Alexander; Strozyk, Frank; Reinsch, Thomas; Bracke, RolfMeeting Abstract 2023 Apparatus and method for small-scale motion sensing
Reinsch, Thomas; Jamali, Shahin; Wietfeld, Christian; Böcker, Stefan; Häger, SimonPatent 2023 The Weisweiler passive seismological network: optimised for state-of-the-art location and imaging methods
Finger, Claudia; Roth, Marco Pascal; Dietl, Marco; Gotowik, Aileen; Engels, Nina; Harrington, Rebecca M.; Knapmeyer-Endrun, Brigitte; Oswald, Thomas; Reicherter, Klaus; Reinsch, Thomas; Saenger, ErikZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2023 Versatile Immersive Virtual and Augmented Tangible OR - Using VR, AR and Tangibles to Support Surgical Practice
Reinschluessel, Anke Verena; Muender, Thomas; Fischer, Roland; Kraft, Valentin; Uslar, Verena Nicole; Weyhe, Dirk; Schenk, Andrea; Zachmann, Gabriel; Döring, Tanja; Malaka, RainerKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2022 ICDP drilling of the Eger Rift observatory: magmatic fluids driving the earthquake swarms and deep biosphere
Fischer, Tomáš; Hrubcová, Pavla; Dahm, Torsten; Woith, Heiko; Vylita, Tomáš; Ohrnberger, Matthias; Vlček, Josef; Horálek, Josef; Dědeček, Petr; Zimmer, Martin; Lipus, Martin P.; Pierdominici, Simona; Kallmeyer, Jens; Krüger, Frank; Hannemann, Katrin; Korn, Michael; Kämpf, Horst; Reinsch, Thomas; Klicpera, Jakub; Vollmer, Daniel; Daskalopoulou, KyriakiZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2022 Fibre optic distributed acoustic sensing of volcanic events
Jousset, Philippe; Currenti, Gilda; Schwarz, Benjamin; Chalari, Athena; Tilmann, Frederik; Reinsch, Thomas; Zuccarello, Luciano; Privitera, Eugenio; Krawczyk, Charlotte M.Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2022 Faseroptische Bohrlochüberwachung - DTS- und DAS-Messungen am Geothermie Standort Schäftlarnstraße, München
Schölderle, Felix; Lipus, Martin; Pfrang, Daniela; Reinsch, Thomas; Krawczyk, Charlotte M.; Zosseder, KaiZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2022 Imaging high-enthalpy geothermal reservoirs using seismic noise interferometry
Sánchez-Pastor, Pilar; Obermann, Anne; Reinsch, Thomas; Ágústsdóttir, Þorbjörg; Gunnarsson, Gunnar; Tómasdóttir, Sigrún; Hjörleifsdóttir, Vala; Hersir, Gylfi Páll; Ágústsson, Kristján; Wiemer, StefanMeeting Abstract 2022 Full-scale thermal cycle testing of innovative high-temperature casing connections ("flexible couplings")
Lipus, Martin Peter; Skúlason Kaldal, Gunnar; Eggertsson, Guðjón Helgi; Reinsch, Thomas; Wildenborg, Ton; Wollenweber, Jens; Demusson, Vignier; Pálsson, Bjarni; Sverrisson, ÓlafurKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2022 Dynamic motion monitoring of a 3.6 km long steel rod in a borehole during cold-water injection with distributed fiber-optic sensing
Lipus, Martin P.; Schölderle, Felix; Reinsch, Thomas; Wollin, Christopher; Krawczyk, Charlotte M.; Pfrang, Daniela; Zosseder, KaiZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2022 Seismological study of the geothermal field laboratory in the Lower Rhine Embayment, Germany
Finger, Claudia; Roth, Marco; Gotowik, Aileen; Dietl, Marco; Engels, Nina; Harrington, Rebecca; Knapmeyer-Endrun, Brigitte; Reicherter, Klaus; Oswald, Thomas; Reinsch, Thomas; Saenger, ErikKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2022 Distributed viscosity and flow velocity measurements using a fiber-optic shear stress sensor
Lipus, Martin; Kranz, Stefan; Reinsch, Thomas; Cunow, Christian; Henninges, Jan; Reich, MatthiasZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2022 Seismological Characterization of the Geothermal Field Laboratory Rhineland
Finger, Claudia; Harrington, Rebecca; Reinsch, ThomasAndere
Other2022 Hydraulic Performance of a Research Well for Testing Aquifer-Thermal-Energy-Storage (Ates) in Berlin (Germany)
Bloecher, Guido; Regenspurg, Simona; Kranz, Stefan; Norden, Ben; Lipus, Martin; Reinsch, Thomas; Siemon, Romy; Henninges, Jan; Orenczuk, Dominika; Zeilfelder, Sarah; Scheytt, Traugott; Saadat, AliPaper 2022 Strain accumulation along a 21km long optic fibre during a seismic crisis in Iceland, 2020
Wollin, Christopher; Jousset, Philippe; Reinsch, Thomas; Lipus, Martin; Krawczyk, CharlotteMeeting Abstract 2022 Roadmap Tiefe Geothermie für Deutschland
Acksel, Daniel; Amann, Florian; Bremer, Judith; Bruhn, David; Budt, Marcus; Bussmann, Gregor; Görke, J.-U.; Grün, Gunnar; Hahn, Florian; Hanßke, Anja; Kohl, T.; Kolditz, O.; Regenspurg, S.; Reinsch, Thomas; Rink, K.; Sass, I.; Schill, E.; Schneider, Clemens David; Shao, H.; Teza, Dimitra; Thien, Leonhard; Utri, Matthias; Will, HaraldStudie
Study2021 Imaging high-temperature geothermal reservoirs with ambient seismic noise tomography, a case study of the Hengill geothermal field, SW Iceland
Sanchez-Pastor, P.; Obermann, A.; Reinsch, Thomas; Agustsdottir, T.; Gunnarsson, G.; Tomasdottir, S.; Hjörleifsdottir, V.; Hersir, G.P.; Agustsson, K.; Wiemer, S.Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2021 Monitoring cold water injections for reservoir characterization using a permanent fiber optic installation in a geothermal production well in the Southern German Molasse Basin
Schölderle, Felix; Lipus, Martin P.; Pfrang, Daniela; Reinsch, Thomas; Haberer, Sven M.; Einsiedl, Florian; Zosseder, KaiZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2021 Applications of Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Sensing for Real-Time Wellbore Integrity Monitoring
Lipus, Martin; Raab, Tobias; Reinsch, Thomas; Henninges, Jan; Schmidt-Hattenberger, Cornelia; Aldaz Cifuentes, Santiago RubenKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2021 A Novel System Architecture for Small-Scale Motion Sensing Exploiting 5G mmWave Channels
Häger, Simon; Böcker, Stefan; Jamali, Shahin; Reinsch, Thomas; Wietfeld, ChristianKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2021 Monitoring of a reverse cement job in a high-temperature geothermal environment
Lipus, Martin P.; Reinsch, Thomas; Weisenberger, Tobias G.; Kragsted, Steinar; Stefánsson, Ari; Bogason, Sigurdur G.Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2021 Innovative Materials and Designs for Long-life High-temperature Geothermal Wells
Ragnarsson, Arni; Durst, Pierre; Randeberg, Erlend; Reinsch, Thomas; Thorbjornsson, Ingolfur; Wollenweber, Jens; Jong, Willem de; Sørlie, Carsten F.; Sigurdsson, Omar; Vercauteren, Frank; Skúlason Kaldal, GunnarKonferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper2021 A fibre-optical method for monitoring barite precipitation at high pressure/high temperature conditions
Zotzmann, Jörg; Hastreiter, Nele; Mayanna, Sathish; Reinsch, Thomas; Regenspurg, SimonaZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2020 Thermal Stress Mitigation Testing of Externally Cemented Flexible Coupling in Geothermal Steam
Kaldal, Gunnar Skúlason; Thorbjornsson, Gudmundur Bjorn; Gudmundsson, Larus; Reinsch, Thomas; Lipus, Martin; Wollenweber, Jens; Orlic, Bogdan; Gislason, Thor; Stefansson, Ari; Palsson, Bjarni; Sverrisson, ÓlafurMeeting Abstract 2020 The PetroPhysical Property Database (P3) - a global compilation of lab-measured rock properties
Bär, Kristian; Reinsch, Thomas; Bott, JudithZeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article2020 Exploring realistic haptics for 3D-printed organ phantoms in surgery training in VR and AR
Lück, Thomas; Nopper, Hans; Schendel, Olaf; Weyhe, Dirk; Salzmann, Daniela; Uslar, Verena; Reinschluessel, Anke V.; Döring, Tanja; Muender, Thomas; Malaka, Rainer; Schenk, Andrea; Schumann, ChristianZeitschriftenaufsatz
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Publication
- Bär, K., Reinsch, T., Bott [Sippel], J. (2020 online): P3 – PetroPhysical Property Database – a global compilation of lab measured rock properties. - Earth System Science Data, 12, 2485–2515, 2020 https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-12-2485-2020
- Blöcher, G., Reinsch, T., Regenspurg, S., Henninges, J., Brehme, M., Saadat, A., Kranz, S., Frick, M., Spalek, A., Huenges, E. (2019): Geothermie in urbanen Räumen: thermische Untergrundspeicherung und Tiefe Geothermie in Deutschland. - System Erde, 9, 1, 6-13. https://doi.org/10.2312/GFZ.syserde.09.01.1 Volltext (PDF)
- Raab, T., Reinsch, T., Aldaz Cifuentes, S. R., Henninges, J. (2019): Real-Time Well-Integrity Monitoring Using Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing. - SPE Journal, 24, 05, 1997-2009. https://doi.org/10.2118/195678-PA Volltext (PDF)
- Götz, J., Lueth, S., Henninges, J., Reinsch, T. (2018): Vertical seismic profiling using a daisy-chained deployment of fibre-optic cables in four wells simultaneously - Case study at the Ketzin carbon dioxide storage site. - Geophysical Prospecting, 66, 6, 1201-1214. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2478.12638 Volltext (PDF)
- Jousset, P., Reinsch, T., Ryberg, T., Blanck, H., Clarke, A., Aghayev, R., Hersir, G. P., Henninges, J., Weber, M., Krawczyk, C. (2018): Dynamic strain determination using fibre-optic cables allows imaging of seismological and structural features. - Nature Communications, 9, 2509.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04860-y Volltext (PDF) - Reinsch, T., Paap, B., Hahn, S., Wittig, V., van den Berg, S. (2018): Insights into the Radial Water Jet Drilling Technology - Application in a Quarry. - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 10 (4), 236-248.
- Reinsch, T.; Thurley, T.; Jousset, P. (2017): On the mechanical coupling of a fiber optic cable used for distributed acoustic/vibration sensing applications—a theoretical consideration. Measurement Science and Technology, 28, 12.
- Reinsch, T., Dobson, P., Asanuma, H., Huenges, E., Poletto, F., Sanjuan, B. (2017): Utilizing supercritical geothermal systems: a review of past ventures and ongoing research activities. - Geothermal Energy, 5, 16.
- Bremer, K., Reinsch, T., Leen, G., Roth, B., Lochmann, S., Lewis, E. (2017): Pressure, temperature and refractive index determination of fluids using a single fibre optic point sensor. - Sensors and Actuators A - Physical, 256, p. 84-88.
- Reinsch, T., Kranz, S., Saadat, A., Huenges, E., Rinke, M., Brandt, W., Schulz, P. (2017): Balanced Reverse-Cleanout Operation: Removing Large and Heavy Particles From a Geothermal Well. - SPE Production & Operations, 32, 3.
- Blöcher, G., Reinsch, T., Henninges, J., Milsch, H., Regenspurg, S., Kummerow, J., Francke, H., Kranz, S., Saadat, A., Zimmermann, G., Huenges, E. (2016): Hydraulic history and current state of the deep geothermal reservoir Groß Schönebeck. - Geothermics, 63, p. 27-43.
- Hassanzadegan, A., Guerizec, R., Reinsch, T., Blöcher, G., Zimmermann, G., Milsch, H. (2016): Static and Dynamic Moduli of Malm Carbonate: A Poroelastic Correlation. - Pure and Applied Geophysics, 173, 8, p. 2841-2855.
- Blöcher, G., Cacace, M., Reinsch, T., Watanabe, N. (2015): Evaluation of three exploitation concepts for a deep geothermal system in the North German Basin. - Computers and Geosciences, 82, p. 120-129.
- Reinsch, T., Regenspurg, S., Feldbusch, E., Saadat, A., Huenges, E., Erbas, K., Zimmermann, G., Henninges, J. (2015): Reverse Cleanout in a Geothermal Well: Analysis of a Failed Coiled-Tubing Operation. - SPE Production & Operations, 30, 4, p. 312-320.
- Regenspurg, S., Feldbusch, E., Byrne, J., Deon, F., Driba, D. L., Henninges, J., Kappler, A., Naumann, R., Reinsch, T., Schubert, C. (2015): Mineral precipitation during production of geothermal fluid from a Permian Rotliegend reservoir. - Geothermics, 54, p. 122-135.
- Blöcher, G., Reinsch, T., Hassanzadegan, A., Milsch, H., Zimmermann, G. (2014): Direct and indirect laboratory measurements of poroelastic properties of two consolidated sandstones. - International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 67, p. 191-201.
- Ásmundsson, R., Pezard, P., Sanjuan, B., Henninges, J., Deltombe, J.-L., Halladay, N., Lebert, F., Gadalia, A., Millot, R., Gibert, B., Violay, M., Reinsch, T., Naisse, J.-M., Massiot, C., Azaïs, P., Mainprice, D., Karytsas, C., Johnston, C. (2014): High temperature instruments and methods developed for supercritical geothermal reservoir characterisation and exploitation - The HiTI project. - Geothermics, 49, p. 90-98.
- Reinsch, T., Henninges, J., Asmundsson, R. (2013): Thermal, mechanical and chemical influences on the performance of optical fibres for distributed temperature sensing in a hot geothermal well. - Environmental Earth Sciences, 70, 8, 3465-3480.
- Reinsch, T.; Cunow, C.; Schrötter, J.; Giese, R. (2013): Simple feed-through for coupling optical fibres into high pressure and temperature systems. Measurement Science and Technology, 24, 3, 037001-037003
- Reinsch, T.; Blöcher, G.; Milsch, H.; Bremer, K.; Lewis, E.; Leen, G.; Lochmann, S. (2012): A fibre optic sensor for the in situ determination of rock physical properties. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 55, 55-62.
- Reinsch, T.; Henninges, J. (2010): Temperature-dependent characterization of optical fibres for distributed temperature sensing in hot geothermal wells. Measurement Science and Technology, 21, 9.
- Weber, M. E.; Tougiannidis, N.; Kleineder, M.; Bertram, N.; Ricken, W.; Rolf, C.; Reinsch, T.; Antoniadis, P. (2010): Lacustrine sediments document millenial-scale climate variability in northern Greece prior to the onset of the northern hemisphere glaciation. Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology, 291, 3-4, 360-370.
Book Chapter
- Thomas Reinsch, Philippe Jousset, Charlotte M. Krawczyk, Fiber Optic Distributed Strain Sensing for Seismic Applications, Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics, 10.1007/978-3-030-10475-7_284-1, (1-5), (2020).
Thesis
- Reinsch, T. (2012): Structural integrity monitoring in a hot geothermal well using fibre optic distributed temperature sensing, PhD Thesis, 219 S. p. URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn=urn:nbn:de:gbv:104-1111221
Data/Report
- Jousset, P., Hersir, G. P., Krawczyk, C., Wollin, C., Lipus, M. P., Reinsch, T. (2020): MAGIC (Magma Iceland). https://doi.org/10.14470/0W7575244885
- Bär, K., Reinsch, T., Bott [Sippel], J. (2019): P³: PetroPhysical Property Database. - GFZ Data Services. https://doi.org/10.5880/GFZ.4.8.2019.P3
- Raab, T., Reinsch, T., Aldaz Cifuentes, S. R., Henninges, J. (2019): Fiber-optic and conventional logging data for integrity investigations in Well RN-34, Iceland. https://doi.org/10.5880/GFZ.4.8.2019.003
- Jousset, Philippe; Reinsch, Thomas; Ryberg, Trond; Blanck, Hanna; Clarke, Andy; Aghayev, Rufat; Hersir, Gylfi Páll; Henninges, Jan; Weber, Michael; Krawczyk, Charlotte (2018): Fibre-optic data set from Reykjanes Iceland. V. 1.0. GFZ Data Services. http://doi.org/10.5880/GFZ.6.2.2018.003
- Reinsch, T., Blöcher, G., Kranz, S. (2015): Data from the Groß Schönebeck Research Platform 2011-06-01 - 2013-12-31 (Report), (Scientific Technical Report – Data; 15/02), Potsdam: Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ, 71p.
- Reinsch, T., Henninges, J. (2013): Fibre optic distributed temperature sensing behind casing: data from geothermal well HE-53, Hellisheiði Geothermal Field, SW Iceland, (Scientific Technical Report - Data, 12/12), Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ, v, 27.