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Lost Circulation Materials in Geothermal Drilling: Single Fracture Clogging Experments

The submitted dataset was generated by a series of laboratory fracture clogging (permeability reduction) experiments using commercially available materials used for lost circulation management during geothermal well drilling. The experiments were conducted using a permeability plu...

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jan 06, 2025
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High-Pressure and High-Temperature (HPHT) Lost Circulation Material (LCM) Testing

High-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) lost circulation material (LCM) rheology test results, LCM particle size distributions (PSD) analysis, and HPHT LCM fluid loss test results. Three academic papers / reports derived from this research are also presented.

Salehi, S. and Vivas, C. University of Oklahoma

Nov 30, 2021
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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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kISMET Final Report and Highlights

The files in this submission describes the results of a series of stress measurement and hydraulic fracturing experiments conducted at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD. This report describes the accomplishments of the kISMET (permeability (k) and Induce...

Oldenburg, C. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Oct 31, 2016
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Data of High-Temperature Dynamic LCM Testing Setup

Data from high temperature dynamic sealing tests for various fracture widths, at various temperatures (degrees F), with 5 wt.% bentonite-based mud containing various material fiber contents, at 100 to 400 psi differential pressure. Data from pressure test and evaluation of the dy...

Magzoub, M. et al University of Oklahoma

May 31, 2021
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GeoRePORT 2.0 Protocols and Reporting Tools

Version 2 of the GeoRePORT protocols and excel-based reporting tools. Software allows users to grade the geologic, technical, and socio-economic conditions at a geothermal resource location for both electricity generation and direct-use. Includes tool and protocols for: * Geologic...

Kolker, A. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 25, 2022
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Utah FORGE: Well 58-32 Granite Core Thermal Properties Test Results Report (Oct. 2021)

This is a presentaiton from Metarock Laboratories on the thermal properties of Utah FORGE well 58-32 granite core. The presentation includes pictures of core samples, core details for the samples (sample depths and size), sample thermal expansion test results, and radial velocity ...

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

Oct 29, 2021
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Numerical Modeling of Energized Steel-Casing Source for Imaging Stimulated Zone

This short report details and tests the workflow that will be used to simulate steel well casings in deviated production/extraction boreholes at at the Utah FORGE site. Boreholes will be electrically energized and will serve as data sources for future proposed electromagnetic bore...

Um, E. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Nov 15, 2022
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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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Utah FORGE: Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) Data

The FORGE team is making these fracture models available to researchers wanting a set of natural fractures in the FORGE reservoir for use in their own modeling work. They have been used to predict stimulation distances during hydraulic stimulation at the open toe section of well 1...

Finnila, A. and Podgorney, R. Golder Associates Inc.

Jun 24, 2020
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Applications of Geothermally-Produced Colloidal Silica in Reservoir Management Smart Gels

In enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) the reservoir permeability is often enhanced or created using hydraulic fracturing. In hydraulic fracturing, high fluid pressures are applied to confined zones in the subsurface usually using packers to fracture the host rock. This enhances r...

Hunt, J. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 31, 2013
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Modeling Studies of Energized Steel-Casing Source EM Method for Detecting Stimulated Zone

Numerical modeling Studies for electromagnetic (EM) Data Acquisition Survey Design this milestone report describes the 3D modeling studies of energized steel-casing source electromagnetic method for detecting stimulated zone at the Utah FORGE Site. FORGE project 3-2535 is planning...

Um, E. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Feb 06, 2023
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Foam Fracturing Study for Stimulation Development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

This is a final technical report for the project: Foam Fracturing Study for Stimulation Development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The goal is to demonstrate the feasibility of foam fracturing in EGS applications. The project, led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), wa...

Wang, H. et al Oak Ridge National Laboratory

May 17, 2022
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Compilation of Geodetic Data and Estimation of Associated Deformation

Report on possible geodetic signature of the 3 stimulations in April 2022 as well as a comparison with existing InSAR data gathered over the site before, during, and after the stimulation. In geothermal production it is important to understand the existing stress field and the cha...

Vasco, D. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Apr 29, 2022
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McGee Mountain Transmission Interconnection Feasibility Study

This 2010 study by ZGlobal, Inc. examines possible transmission interconnect opportunities, issues, customers,etc., for the McGee Mountain geothermal system. McGee Mountain is located in T45N, R27E in Humboldt County, northern Nevada. PDF Format, 833 kb file size. Geothermal Techn...

Zehner, R. Geothermal Technical Partners, Inc.

Jun 01, 2010
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Building a 3D Resistivity Model for Simulation and Survey Design of EM Measurements

The included report outlines the creation of three 3D resistivity models that will be used to determine the sensitivity of EM measurements for the hypothetical stimulated reservoir at FORGE as well as for EM survey design. FORGE project 3-2535 is planning on using a casing source ...

Alumbaugh, D. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Dec 01, 2022
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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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Utah FORGE: Report on the Thermal Properties of Wells 16A(78)-32 & 58-32 Granite

This is a report from Metarock Laboratories on the thermal properties of Utah FORGE wells 16A(78)-32 & 58-32 granite. The report includes pictures of core samples, core details for the samples (where the sample was taken and the size of the sample), sample thermal expansion test r...

Laboratories, M. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

May 04, 2021
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EGS Collab: Modeling and Simulation Working Group Teleconference Series (1-98)

This submission contains the presentation slides and recordings from the first 98 EGS Collab Modeling and Simulation Working Group teleconferences. These teleconferences served three objectives for the project: 1) share simulation results, 2) communicate field activities and resul...

White, M. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Feb 04, 2020
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McGee Mountain Geoprobe Study, Humboldt County, Nevada

Geoprobes were developed by the environmental industry to collect water, gas and soil samples from contaminated sites at shallow depths (10-40 meters), with a minimum of environmental disturbance. A modified Geoprobe was used to collect bottom hole temperatures, and attempt to col...

Tullar, K. Geothermal Technical Partners, Inc.

Jun 19, 2010
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Updated U.S. Low-Temperature Heating and Cooling Demand by County and Sector

This dataset includes U.S. low-temperature heating and cooling demand at the county level in major end-use sectors: residential, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, and data centers. Census division-level end-use energy consumption, expenditure, and commissioned power databas...

Oh, H. and Beckers, K. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Dec 31, 2022
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Utah FORGE 2-2446: Connecting In Situ Stress and Wellbore Deviation to Near-Well Fracture Complexity using Phase-Field Simulations

This report presents a series of numerical experiments investigating the relationships among near-well fracture complexity, in situ stress conditions, and wellbore deviation. Using a phase-field modeling approach, the study explores how factors such as stress regimes, wellbore ori...

Cusini, M. and Fei, F. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 30, 2025
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Applications of Fractured Continuum Model to Enhanced Geothermal System Heat Extraction Problems

This paper describes the applications of the fractured continuum model to the different enhanced geothermal systems reservoir conditions. The capability of the fractured continuum model to generate fracture characteristics expected in enhanced geothermal systems reservoir environm...

Kalinina, E. et al Sandia National Laboratories

May 06, 2014
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Utah FORGE: Hydraulic Fracture Width Determination Using Stoneley Wave Pressure Testing and Electrical Borehole Scans

This report provides insights into Utah FORGE well 58-32's hydraulic fractures. It utilizes both electrical borehole scans from Schlumberger's Formation Micro-scanner Image tool (FMI) and Stoneley waves from a borehole sonic tool. These methods are combined in a comprehensive work...

Hornby, B. Hornby Geophysical Services, LLC

Oct 06, 2023
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: Common Discrete Fracture Network

This package includes data and models that support hydraulic fracture stimulation and fluid circulation experiments in the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). A paper by Schwering et al. (2020) describes the deterministic basis for developing a "common" discrete fracture...

Schwering, P. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Sep 18, 2019
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