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Microhole Test Data

Drilling results from the microhole project at the Sandia High Operating Temperature test facility. The project is seeking to help reduce the cost of exploration and monitoring of geothermal wells and formations by drilling smaller holes. The tests were part of a control algorith...

Su, J. Sandia National Laboratories

May 23, 2016
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Hydraulic Studies of Drilling Microbores with Supercritical Steam, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide

Hydraulic studies of drilling micropores at various depths and with various hole sizes, tubing, fluids and rates to show theoretical feasibility. WELLFLO Simulations Report separated into three parts: Step 4: Drilling 10,000 ft Wells with Supercritical Steam, Nitrogen, and Carbon...

Karaaslan, M. Impact Technologies LLC

Jan 01, 2010
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End of Well Report and Addenda

End of well report for the drilling of AK-3, the 3rd core hole in Hot Springs Bay Valley on Akutan Island. Project initiated and managed by the City of Akutan. Previous exploration and drilling of first 2 wells by Alaska Energy Authority, and this well partially funded by DOE. Dri...

Mann, M. Geothermal Resource Group on behalf of the City of Akutan

Sep 08, 2016
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Community Geothermal: Final Thermal Conductivity Test Report and Data Logs Carbondale, CO

Provided here are a final thermal conductivity test report, a drilling log, and a heat rejection log from Carbondale, CO. Also attached is a report made before drilling, which contains predictions on the hydrogeologic conditions of the drill site. The forty-eight (48.9) hour in-si...

Ewbank, G. et al Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER)

Oct 20, 2023
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Geothermal Drilling and Completions: Petroleum Practices Technology Transfer

NREL and the Colorado School of Mines (SURGE) conducted research in FY14 to identify petroleum drilling and completion practices (methods and technologies) that can be transferred to geothermal drilling and completion, to provide the geothermal industry with more effective, lower ...

Visser, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2014
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2011 Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling

2011 Geothermal Technologies Program Peer Review Presentation summarizing relevance, proposed approach, and logistics of the Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling.

Walsh, P. Ormat Nevada Inc

Jan 01, 2011
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McGinness Hills Well 27A-10 Daily Drilling Report Data

This data should be used with the daily drilling record and other data which can be obtained from the contact listed below.

Knudsen, S. Sandia National Laboratories

Mar 25, 2014
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Testing LCM on a Large Scale for Geothermal Drilling Applications Using a Novel Experimental Setup

Rheology data obtained from flow loop tests, performed using different lost circulation materials (LCM) to study their effect on fluid rheology and wellbore hydraulics. The sealing performance of different LCM was tested using different fracture sizes. Five academic papers / repor...

Mohamed, A. et al University of Oklahoma

Apr 22, 2022
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Microhole drilling technology utilizing a golden section search algorithm

A fundamental issue in microhole drilling is that delivering high weight-on-bit (WOB), high torque rotational horsepower to a conventional drill bit does not scale down to the hole sizes necessary to realize the envisioned cost savings An optimization algorithm called a golden sec...

Su, J. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Jun 23, 2021
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Simulation Tools for Modeling Thermal Spallation Drilling on Multiple Scales

Widespread adoption of geothermal energy will require access to deeply buried resources in granitic basement rocks at high temperatures and pressures. Exploiting these resources necessitates novel methods for drilling, stimulation, and maintenance, under operating conditions that ...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: February 2011 Drilling & Permit Records

This dataset contains oil and gas drilling and permit records for February 2011. State oil and gas boards and commissions make oil and gas data and information open to the public. To view the full range of data contained at the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, visit htt...

Hill, G. and Commission, A. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Feb 27, 2011
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Pressure Sensor and Telemetry Methods for Measurement while Drilling in Geothermal Wells

Project status report as of end of 2011. Key milestones and accomplishments in the year 2011 include: Proof of feasibility of analog and digital components with their lifetime tested for more than 500 hours at 300 degrees C, Demonstration of ceramic-based packaging capable of su...

Vert, A. GE Global Research

Jan 01, 2012
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Geology Log and Drilling Prospectus

Geology log and drilling prospectus for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Energy Farm.

Nelson, W. University of Illinois

Apr 16, 2018
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Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling: 2010 Geothermal Technologies Program Peer Review Presentation

Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling: 2010 Geothermal Technologies Program Peer Review Presentation, Walsh, et al, Ormat

Walsh, P. Ormat Nevada Inc

Jan 01, 2010
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Purdue University: Results of B-Value Tests for Rock Saturation

This dataset includes an Excel file with the results of B-value tests to determine the magnitude of the back pressure required for full saturation of Sierra White granite samples. Test were conducted on cylindrical rock specimens of Sierra White granite in a custom water pressuriz...

Han, K. et al Purdue University

Jun 20, 2022
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Geothermal Exploration of Newberry Volcano, Oregon Summary Report

Abstract: Davenport Newberry (Davenport) has completed 8 years of exploration for geothermal energy on Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. Two deep exploration test wells were drilled by Davenport on the west flank of the volcano, one intersected a hydrothermal system; the other ...

Waibel, A. et al Southern Methodist University

Jan 01, 2015
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Silver Peak Innovative Exploration Project (Ram Power Inc.)

Data generated from the Silver Peak Innovative Exploration Project, in Esmeralda County, Nevada, encompasses a deep-circulation (amagmatic) meteoric-geothermal system circulating beneath basin-fill sediments locally blanketed with travertine in western Clayton Valley (lithium-rich...

Miller, C. Ram Power, Inc.

Jan 01, 2010
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Conducting a 3D Converted Shear Wave Project to reduce exploration risk at Wister, CA: Geothermal Technologies Program 2011 Peer Review

2011 Peer Review of the 'Conducting a 3D Converted Shear Wave' Project to reduce exploration risk at Wister, CA.

Matlick, S. Ormat Nevada Inc

Jun 01, 2011
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SMP and Fracture Modeling

The problem of loss circulation in geothermal wells is inherently challenging due to high temperatures, brittle rocks, and presence of abundant fractures. Because of the inherent challenges in geothermal environments, there are limitations in selecting proper lost circulation mate...

Salehi, S. et al University of Oklahoma

Oct 01, 2021
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Proposed Drill Sites

Proposed drill sites for intermediate depth temperature gradient holes and/or deep resource confirmation wells. Temperature gradient contours based on shallow TG program and faults interpreted from seismic reflection survey are shown, as are two faults interpreted by seismic contr...

Lane, M. Oski Energy LLC

Jun 28, 2013
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Hawaii Play Fairway Analysis: Lanai Resistivity and Density 3D Inversion Models

To prepare for its third phase, the Hawaii Play Fairway project conducted groundwater sampling and analyses in ten locations in the Hawaiian islands, magnetotelluric (MT) and gravity surveys, as well as calculations of 3D subsurface stress due to the weight of the rock underlying ...

Lautze, N. et al University of Hawaii

Jun 01, 2020
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Peer Review Presentation: Blind Geothermal System Exploration in Active Volcanic Environments

Geothermal Technologies Program Peer Review Presentation on Blind Geothermal System Exploration in Active Volcanic Environments. Includes plans and statuses for multi-phase geophysical and geochemical surveys in overt and subtle volcanic systems in Hawaii and Maui.

Martini, B. Ormat Nevada Inc

May 19, 2010
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Conducting a 3D Converted Shear Wave Project to Reduce Exploration Risk at Wister, CA

2010 Peer Review of the 'Conducting a 3D Converted Shear Wave' Project to reduce exploration risk at Wister, CA. The presentation includes a timeline, budget, barriers, and partners. The objective of the project is also explained in the presentation.

Matlick, S. Ormat Nevada Inc

May 18, 2010
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Baseline System Costs for a 50 MW Enhanced Geothermal System 2012

Substantial unexploited opportunity exists for the US, and the world, in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This cost analysis study provides a baseline cost for a 50 MW Geothermal Power Plant in a challenging New England environment. The study then assesses how project costs wo...

Selman, N. Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation

Apr 30, 2012
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Drill Core Major, Trace and Rare Earth Element Analyses from Wells RN-17B and RN-30, Reykjanes, Iceland

Analytical results for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) measurement of major, trace and rare earth elements in drill core from geothermal wells in Reykjanes, Iceland. Total Fe was analyzed as FeO, therefore is not included under t...

Fowler, A. University of California

Apr 01, 2015
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