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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
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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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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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Techno-Economic Assessment for Integrating Biosorption into Rare Earth Recovery Process

The current uncertainty in the global supply of rare earth elements (REEs) necessitates the development of novel extraction technologies that utilize a variety of REE source materials. Herein, we examined the techno-economic performance of integrating a biosorption approach into a...

Jiao, Y. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Oct 09, 2017
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Community Resilience through Low-Temperature Geothermal Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage

Submitted data include simulations related to underground thermal battery (UTB) simulations described in Modeling and efficiency study of large scale underground thermal battery deployment, presented at GRC, October 2021. The UTB is comprised of a tank of water, a helical heat ex...

Nico, P. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jan 29, 2022
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A Conceptual Geologic Model for the Newberry Volcano EGS Site in Central Oregon: Constraining Heat Capacity and Permeability through Interpretation of Multicomponent Geosystems Data

Newberry Volcano, a voluminous (500 km3) basaltic/andesitic/rhyolitic shield volcano located near the intersection of the Cascade volcanic arc, the Oregon High Lava Plains and Brothers Fault Zone, and the northern Basin and Range Province, has been the site of geothermal explorati...

Mark-Moser, M. et al National Energy Technology Laboratory

Feb 22, 2016
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Test Report for Detonation Velocity Measurements

Test report for detonation velocity measurements. A series of tests were conducted to determine reaction rate and general behavior of aluminum (AL) and magnesium (MG) powder mixtures (metalized explosives) with Bullseye double-base smokeless propellant. Given the indeterminate sen...

Grubelich, M. Sandia National Laboratories

Jan 13, 2014
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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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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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Newberry EGS Demonstration: Stimulating the Existing Fracture Network Report

The Newberry Volcano EGS Demonstration in central Oregon, a 3 year project started in 2010, tests recent technological advances designed to reduce the cost of power generated by EGS in a hot, dry well (NWG 55-29) drilled in 2008. First, the stimulation pumps used were designed to ...

Cladouhos, T. et al AltaRock Energy Inc

Mar 10, 2014
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Dataset for report: Non-Technical Barriers to Geothermal Development in California and Nevada

In California and Nevada, geothermal projects are subject to non-technical barriers, which may create development delays leading to higher project costs and risks and decreased competitiveness with other electricity generation technologies. These non-technical barriers may include...

Levine, A. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 10, 2022
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GeoVision Barriers Taskforce

This submission includes papers, presentations, and data developed during the multi-year GeoVision Barriers Taskforce effort. Developers have identified many non-technical barriers to geothermal power development, including land access, permitting, and market barriers. Included i...

Young, K. and Levine, A. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2015
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Salton Sea Geothermal Development Nontechnical Barriers to Entry Analysis and Perspectives

The report included in this submission details the nontechnical barriers to entry for development of geothermal resources in the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea provides an economically viable opportunity for replacing the energy imported by California which makes up 25 percent of Cali...

Goodman, D. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Jun 28, 2022
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Geothermal Project Database Supporting Barriers and Viability Analysis for Development by 2020 Timeline

This data provides the underlying project-level analysis and data sources complied in response to the DOE request to determine the amount of geothermal capacity that could be available to meet the President's request to double renewable energy capacity by 2020. The enclosed dat...

Wall, A. and Young, K. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Oct 21, 2014
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Utah FORGE: Phase 3A, Year 2, Annual Report

This is the annual report for Utah FORGE Phase 3A, year two, which was published on July 28th, 2022. The report includes site infrastructure, site operations, seismic monitoring reports, FORGE modeling reports, and external research and design. The ultimate objective of Utah FORGE...

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

Jul 29, 2022
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Newberry EGS Demonstration: Repairing and Re-Stimulating Well 55-29 Report

The Newberry Volcano EGS Demonstration in central Oregon, a 5 year project begun in 2010, tests recent technological advances designed to reduce the cost of power generated by EGS in a hot, dry well (NWG 55-29) drilled in 2008. First, the stimulation pumps used were designed to ru...

Cladouhos, T. et al AltaRock Energy Inc

Jul 03, 2015
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GeoThermalCloud: Cloud Fusion of Big Data and Multi-Physics Models using Machine Learning for Discovery, Exploration and Development of Hidden Geothermal Resources

Geothermal exploration and production are challenging, expensive and risky. The GeoThermalCloud uses Machine Learning to predict the location of hidden geothermal resources. This submission includes a training dataset for the GeoThermalCloud neural network. Machine Learning for Di...

Ahmmed, B. Stanford University

Apr 04, 2022
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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 3-2417: Simulations for Distributed Acoustic Sensing Strain Signatures as an Indicator of Fracture Connectivity

This dataset encompasses simulations of strain signatures from both hydraulically connected and "near-miss" fractures in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The files and results are presented from the perspective of digital acoustic sensing's (DAS) potential to differentiate the t...

Ward-Baranyay, M. et al Rice University

Jan 01, 2023
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Utah FORGE: 2023 Phase 3B Year 1 Annual Report

This report discusses the objectives, goals, accomplishments and results of Phase 3B Year 1 of the Utah FORGE project. The report includes infrastructure, seismic monitoring, modelling, external R&D, communications and outreach, data produced, lessons learned, conclusions, and pla...