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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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Castlegate Sandstone True Triaxial Test Data

Data set containing results from constant mean stress constant Lode angle true triaxial compression tests performed on Castlegate Sandstone. From the test preformed, the bedding plane and the strain type inside the band of sedimentary rocks can be related to stress histories. The ...

Ingraham, M. et al Sandia National Laboratories

May 06, 2012
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Fallon FORGE: 3D Geologic Model

The 3D geologic model for the Fallon for site was constructed in EarthVision software using methods similar to (Moeck et al., 2009, 2010; Faulds et al., 2010b; Jolie et al., 2012, 2015; Hinz et al., 2013a; Siler and Faulds, 2013; Siler et al., 2016a, b) References are included in ...

Blankenship, D. and Siler, D. Sandia National Laboratories

Mar 01, 2018
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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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Advanced Geothermal Drilling and Logging Technologies

The objective of advanced drilling and logging technologies is to promote ways and means to reduce the cost of geothermal drilling through an integrated effort which involves developing an understanding of geothermal drilling and logging needs, elucidating best practices, and fost...

Raymond, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Dec 15, 2013
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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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Fallon FORGE: Seismic Reflection Profiles

Newly reprocessed Naval Air Station Fallon (1994) seismic lines: pre-stack depth migrations, with interpretations to support the Fallon FORGE (Phase 2B) 3D Geologic model. Data along seven profiles (>100 km of total profile length) through and adjacent to the Fallon site were re-...

Blankenship, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Feb 01, 2018
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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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Development of a Downhole Tool Measuring Real-Time Concentration of Ionic Tracers and pH in Geothermal Reservoirs

For enhanced or Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS) geothermal brine is pumped to the surface via the production wells, the heat extracted to turn a turbine to generate electricity, and the spent brine re-injected via injection wells back underground. If designed properly, the sub...

Hess, R. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Mar 31, 2014
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Practices Maintain Straight Hole in Crooked Hole Conditions, While Also Enabling Significant Gains in Drill Rate

Bottom hole assembly (BHA) designs were assessed in field trials for their ability to achieve critical low inclination requirements, while simultaneously enabling high drill rates. Because angle has historically been controlled by reducing weight on bit (WOB), these are often com...