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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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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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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
11 Resources
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SMP Preparation, Programming, and Characterization

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
4 Resources
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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
15 Resources
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Thermoelectric Materials Development for Low Temperature Geothermal Power Generation

Data includes characterization results for novel thermoelectric materials developed specifically for power generation from low temperature geothermal brines. Materials characterization data includes material density, thickness, resistance, Seebeck coefficient. This research was ca...
Hansen, T. Southern Research Institute
Jan 29, 2016
3 Resources
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Material Properties for Brady Hot Springs Nevada USA from PoroTomo Project

The PoroTomo team has completed inverse modeling of the three data sets (seismology, geodesy, and hydrology) individually, as described previously. The estimated values of the material properties are registered on a three-dimensional grid with a spacing of 25 meters between nodes....
Feigl, K. and PoroTomo Team, . University of Wisconsin
Mar 06, 2019
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NTB (Non-technical Barriers) Interviews with Geothermal Stakeholders for Geothermal Development in the Salton Sea.

Non-technical barriers to deploying geothermal electricity projects in the United States can create significant delays and other challenges, leading to higher project risk and costs, lost opportunities to access policy incentives, and ultimately decreased competitiveness against o...
Levine, A. and Smith, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Oct 01, 2021
1 Resources
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Extended Dual Well Circulation Testing Fiber Optic Monitoring Report August 2024

This report documents the post-hydraulic fracturing extended circulation test between Utah FORGE wells 16A and 16B conducted in August 2024. In well 16B, fiber optic measurements of Rayleigh frequency shift distributed strain sensing (RFS-DSS) and distributed temperature sensing ...
Jurick, D. et al Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC
Aug 30, 2024
1 Resources
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 DTS, RFS DSS Strain, and Absolute Strain Circulation Test Fiber Optic Data August 2024

This dataset contains processed fiber optic measurements collected during the extended cross-well circulation test at the Utah FORGE site in August 2024. The data was acquired from the 16B(78)-32 well using distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) technology, including distributed t...
Jurick, D. et al Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC
Aug 30, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Neubrex Well 16B(78)-32 Cementing and Circulation Fiber Optics Monitoring Reports July, 2023

Included here are two fiber optics monitoring reports on Utah FORGE well 16B(78)-32 from Neubrex Energy Services. These reports review the fiber optics monitoring during both the cementing and circulation test periods of the well. Cementing as well as post-cementing monitoring a...
Jurick, D. et al Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC
Oct 21, 2023
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SGW paper Rheological Properties of Drilling Fluids Containing Special Additives for Geothermal Drilling Applications

The paper was presented at the 46th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 15-17, 2021. In this study, the effectiveness of different additives was evaluated in maintaining drilling fluid rheology at HPHT(high pressure and...
Mohamed, A. et al University of Oklahoma
Jan 04, 2023
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Post Hydraulic Fracturing 9 Hour Dual Well Circulation Test Fiber Optic Monitoring Report April 2024

This report examines the fiber optic measurements made on the Utah FORGE well 16B(78)-32 after it and well 16A(78)-32 were hydraulically stimulated and shortly thereafter a 9 hour cross well circulation test was run between them. The report reviews distributed fiber optic signal p...
Guzik, A. and Davidson, E. Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC
Apr 27, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Core Material Friction Experiments

The following folders contain 3 friction experiments on Utah FORGE core material from depths of 6735 8533ft. The experiment conditions range from 100% relative humidity at room temperature to fluid-saturated at 110C. Experiments were done on both intact samples in a single-direct ...
Marone, C. et al Pennsylvania State University
Mar 15, 2023
7 Resources
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Utah FORGE 3-2417: DAS Microseismic Event and MT Catalog from the 16A/16B Circulation Test [Final, Relocated], 2023

This data archive includes the relocated microseismic event catalog from distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) acquisition conducted during the 16A-16B circulation tests that took place in July 2023. These results update the catalog presented in GDR 1613 (the preliminary catalog, lin...
Vera Rodriguez, I. et al Rice University
May 19, 2025
5 Resources
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: Circulation Testing

These data and test descriptions comprise a chilled circulation test conducted at the 164' fracture in the EGS Collab Experiment 1 testbed on the 4850 ft level of the Sanford Underground Research Facility. Descriptions of the meta data, design drawings for the flow testing system,...
Knox, H. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Apr 01, 2019
11 Resources
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COMSOL Models and Simulation Results for Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems with Thermal Enhancements

The Closed-Loop Geothermal Working Group and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have studied the performance of disc-shaped and linear thermal enhancements (conductive material introduced around a wellbore) in closed-loop geothermal systems. COMSOL models were develop...
Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Dec 15, 2023
4 Resources
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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
2 Resources
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Application of Neutron Imaging to Investigate Flow through Fractures for EGS

There is an ongoing effort at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a unique experimental capability for investigating flow through porous and fractured media using neutron imaging techniques. This capability is expected to support numerous areas of investigation associated wit...
Polsky, Y. et al Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Feb 01, 2013
1 Resources
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Utah FORGE 3-2417: Meteorological Data During 2023 Completion/Circulation

This preliminary data archive includes meteorological data recorded at the Utah FORGE facility over the period of time including the completion/cementing of well 16B(78)-32 and the initial 2023 circulation test, largely occurring in June/July/August of 2023. This information may p...
Ajo-Franklin, J. Rice University
Jun 10, 2024
5 Resources
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Utah FORGE 2439: Report on Minifrac Tests for Stress Characterization

This report describes minifrac tests conducted in the 16B(78)-32 well at the Utah FORGE site to characterize subsurface stresses, including the magnitude and orientation of the minimum and maximum horizontal stresses and the magnitude of the vertical stress. A minifrac test was co...
Kelley, M. et al Battelle Memorial Institute
Feb 22, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Seismic Risk Trafic Light System Version 2

The report outlines the updated Traffic Light System (TLS) for the Utah FORGE project, which aims to mitigate seismic risks associated with Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) operations. It integrates lessons from past operations, including stimulation and circulation experiments a...
Pankow, K. et al University of Utah Seismograph Stations
Jan 24, 2025
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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
4 Resources
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Fiber Optic Thermal Slug Experiments Conducted at Texas Tech University Report

The report details a thermal circulation test at Red Raider #2 at the Oil Field Technology Center (OTC) involving staged hot water injections and distributed temperature sensing (DTS) fiber optic measurements. It includes experimental setup, fluid flow and temperature data, therm...
Leggett, S. Texas Tech University
Apr 11, 2025
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