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Life Cycle Water Consumption and Water Resource Assessment for Utility-Scale Geothermal Systems: An In-Depth Analysis of Historical and Forthcoming EGS Projects

This report is the third in a series of reports sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program in which a range of water-related issues surrounding geothermal power production are evaluated. The first report made an initial attempt at quantifying the li...

Schroeder, J. et al Argonne National Laboratory

Aug 31, 2013
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Development of an Improved Cement for Geothermal Wells 2012 Progress Reports

This submission includes the University of Alaska Fairbanks Monthly Research Performance Progress Reports. The goal of this project is to develop an improved cement for geothermal wells.

Khataniar, S. Trabits Group, LLC

Jan 01, 2013
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Utah FORGE: Rock Properties

This is an Excel spreadsheet that contains rock properties from several wells in the Utah FORGE study area. This includes a map of the wells. Data is described in the Final Topical Report included in the resources below.

Gwynn, M. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Apr 07, 2018
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PoroTomo: BRAD, BRD1, and BRDY GPS Station RINEX Files April 14, 2017

This dataset provides links to daily RINEX files for three GPS stations at Brady's Hot Springs as of April 14, 2017. The data is formatted as compressed GNSS RINEX observation files, accessible through formatted CSV files, as well as in links to the complete daily time series data...

Kreemer, C. University of Wisconsin

Apr 14, 2017
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Wister, CA Downhole and Seismic Data

This submission contains Downhole geophysical logs associated with Wister, CA Wells 12-27 and 85-20. The logs include Spontaneous Potential (SP), HILT Caliper (HCAL), Gamma Ray (GR), Array Induction (AIT), and Neutron Porosity (NPOR) data. Also included are a well log, Injection T...

Akerley, J. Ormat Nevada Inc

Dec 18, 2010
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Hawthorne Nevada Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study References, Reports, Literature

The objective of this project is to use a multi-disciplinary, three-tiered approach to assess the geothermal resource and determine the feasibility of implementing a large-scale, direct-use facility for the Hawthorne Army Depot (HAD) and the various town and county facilities in H...

Lowry, T. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Mar 29, 2018
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Hard Rock Drilling Optimization Software

The main objective of the developed software is to reduce the cost per foot during drilling, in other words, optimize the drilling operational parameters in achieving optimum ROP while avoiding critical operational parameters due to either low ROP, drillstring vibration, accelerat...

Al Dushaishi, M. and Hareland, G. Oklahoma State University

Oct 07, 2021
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Technology Development and Field Trials of EGS Drilling Systems at Chocolate Mountain

Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits are routinely used in the oil and gas industry for drilling medium to hard rock but have not been adopted for geothermal drilling, largely due to past reliability issues and higher purchase costs. The Sandia Geothermal Research Departmen...

Knudsen, S. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Jan 01, 2012
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Geothermal Resource at the McGee Mountain Prospect, Humboldt County, Nevada

This report describes the geothermal resource at McGee Mountain, including: 1. Local geology 2. Thermal features 3. Known boreholes and temperature gradients 4. Geophysical surveys 5. Fluid geochemistry and geothermometry 6. Estimate of the heat-in-place Description of the heat-i...

Zehner, R. Geothermal Technical Partners, Inc.

Jul 01, 2010
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Sedimentary Geothermal Feasibility in Nevada, Western Utah, Colorado, and the Gulf Coast Region of Texas Final Report

The objectives of this project were to (1) perform a literature review of sedimentary geothermal resources, (2) identify data sources and develop data-collection methodologies that characterize selected resources, (3) screen sedimentary basins and formations for sedimentary geothe...

Johnston, H. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jul 01, 2020
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Utah FORGE: Evaluation of Potential Geochemical Responses to Injection in the FORGE Geothermal Reservoir

Plugging of fracture porosity from mineral precipitation due to injecting cold water into a a geothermal reservoir can impact the overall permeability of the fracture network in the reservoir. This can have serious ramifications on the efficiency of the geothermal resource. Geoche...

Patil, V. and Simmons, S. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Apr 03, 2019
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Devices Suitable for Sectional Isolation Along Both Cased and Open-hole Wellbores Large-scale Test Setup

The main goal of this project is to develop an annular isolation system capable to withstand geothermal downhole conditions and mitigate the problems experienced by conventional packers in FORGE wells. This large-scale set-up report is about the system that has been constructed to...

Teodoriu, C. et al Welltec

Jan 31, 2023
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Laboratory Drilling Test Data of PDC bits with Sierra White Granite Rock

This file contains unprocessed drilling data tests on Sierra White Granite (SWG) using two new PDC bits. The tests were conducted at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) in the Hard Rock Drilling Facility (HRDF). The collected data includes ROP data at rotational speeds of 80, 120, ...

Al Dushaishi, M. and Hareland, G. Oklahoma State University

Oct 14, 2020
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Deep Sedimentary Basin EGS Development

Stratigraphic reservoirs with high permeability and temperature at economically accessible depths are attractive for power generation because of their large areal extent (> 100 km2) compared to the fault controlled hydrothermal reservoirs (< 10 km2) found throughout much of the we...

Allis, R. and Moore, J. University of Utah

Jan 24, 2013
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Utah FORGE: Drilling Data for Student Competition

Diagnostic drilling data (Pason log files) from Well 58-32 (previously labeled MU-ESW1), which was drilled near Milford Utah during Phase 2B of the FORGE Project to confirm geothermal reservoir characteristics met requirements for the final FORGE site. This dataset includes both ...

Podgorney, R. et al Idaho National Laboratory

Dec 07, 2018
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Utah FORGE: Well 9-1 Logs and Data from Roosevelt Hot Springs Area

This is a compilation of logs and data from Well 9-1 in the Roosevelt Hot Springs area in Utah. This well is also in the Utah FORGE study area. The file is in a compressed .zip format and there is a data inventory table (Excel spreadsheet) in the root folder that is a guide to the...

Moore, J. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Mar 03, 2016
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PoroTomo: BRAD and BRDY GPS Station RINEX Files March 26, 2015

This dataset provides links to daily RINEX files for two GPS stations at Brady's Hot Springs as of March 26, 2015. The data is formatted as compressed GNSS RINEX observation files, accessible through formatted CSV files, as well as in links to the complete daily time series data. ...

Kreemer, C. University of Wisconsin

Jan 01, 2015
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Community Geothermal: Thermal Conductivity Test and Data Analysis Report Wallingford, CT

Report on a formation thermal conductivity test that was performed on the geothermal test bore at Ulbrich Heights at 38 Louis Circle Lane in Wallingford, Connecticut. Data are applicable only within the Wallingford region and should not be extrapolated for other climatic and geogr...

Martin, C. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)

Feb 20, 2024
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Devices Suitable for Sectional Isolation Along Both Cased and Open-hole Wellbores Materials Testing Report

The main goal of this project is to develop an annular isolation system capable to withstand geothermal downhole conditions and mitigate the problems experienced by conventional packers in FORGE wells. This materials testing report is based on thermoplastic and elastomeric materia...

Teodoriu, C. et al Welltec

Nov 08, 2022
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Auto Indexer Auto-Indexer for Percussive Hammers: Vane Motor Dynamometer Testing

Objectives Options associated with geothermal drilling operations are generally limited by factors such as formation temperature and rock strength. The objective of the research is to expand the "tool box" available to the geothermal driller by furthering the development of a hig...

Su, J. Sandia National Laboratories

Jan 01, 2012
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OM300 Direction Drilling Module

OM300 Geothermal Direction Drilling Navigation Tool A prototype directional drilling navigation tool capable of high temperature operation in geothermal drilling with: Accuracies of 0.1 degree Inclination and Tool Face, 0.5 degree Azimuth Environmental Ruggedness typical of existi...

MacGugan, D. Honeywell International, Inc.

Aug 22, 2013
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Western USA Assessment of High Value Materials in Geothermal Fluids and Produced Fluids Final Report

This report documents the results of investigations dealing with the concentrations and availabilities of strategic, critical and valuable materials (SCVM) in produced waters from geothermal and hydrocarbon reservoirs (50-250 degrees C) in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Ut...

Simmons, S. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Mar 18, 2019
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Operational Performance Requirements For Motor Power Sections Used in Geothermal Drilling Based Upon Minimum Specific Energy

Operational performance requirements are needed to support development of specifications for downhole motor power sections to be used for drilling hard rock during geothermal wellbore construction. Theoretical torque specifications are derived based upon a widely-accepted rock-re...

Raymond, D. Sandia National Laboratories

Sep 10, 2014
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Geomechanical Modeling for Thermal Spallation Drilling

Wells for Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS) typically occur in conditions presenting significant challenges for conventional rotary and percussive drilling technologies: granitic rocks that reduce drilling speeds and cause substantial equipment wear. Thermal spallation drilling,...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Aug 24, 2011
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Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano: Drilling Summary

Drilling summary from validation of innovative exploration technologies for Newberry Volcano, including depths, dates, and drilling statistics from 2012

Jaffe, T. Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC