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Simulation Tools for Modeling Thermal Spallation Drilling on Multiple Scales

Widespread adoption of geothermal energy will require access to deeply buried resources in granitic basement rocks at high temperatures and pressures. Exploiting these resources necessitates novel methods for drilling, stimulation, and maintenance, under operating conditions that ...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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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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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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Brady 1D Seismic Velocity Model Ambient Noise Prelim

Preliminary 1D seismic velocity model derived from ambient noise correlation. 28 Green's functions filtered between 4-10 Hz for Vp, Vs, and Qs were calculated. 1D model estimated for each path. The final model is a median of the individual models. Resolution is best for the top 1 ...

J., R. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Oct 25, 2013
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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
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Canamera Core Drilling Report

This is a summary report by Canamera Coring discussing the core drilling of Utah FORGE Well 16B(78)-32. This report includes detailed drilling graphics, images, and metrics from each coring run completed. About 240' of 4" core was taken from 4855' to 10493' in depth.

Mock, B. Canamera Coring

May 17, 2024
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Geological Characterization of the Mt. Simon Sandstone

These studies undertook detailed analyses of the Mt. Simon Sandstone in the Illinois Basin for geological storage and sequestration, and brine extraction.

Lin, Y. et al University of Illinois

Mar 30, 2018
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COSO Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in COSO geothermal area, California. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Salton Sea Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Salton Sea geothermal area, California. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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El Centro Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in El Centro geothermal area, California. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Iceland Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Iceland. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Hawthorne Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in the Hawthorne Army Ammunition Depot geothermal area, Nevada. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Beowawe Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Beowawe geothermal area, Nevada. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Fallon Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Fallon geothermal area, Nevada. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Glass Mountain Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Glass Mountain geothermal area, California. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Karaha Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Fluid inclusion gas analysis for wells in Karaha Telga Bodegas geothermal reservoir, Indonesia. Analyses used in developing fluid inclusion stratigraphy for wells and defining fluids across the geothermal fields. Each sample has mass spectrum counts for 180 chemical species.

Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell

Jan 01, 2013
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Utah FORGE: Friction-Permeability-Seismicity Laboratory Experiments with Non-Linear Acoustics

Laboratory experimental data on saw-cut interface of Westerly Granite and Utah Forge granitoid rocks. Experiments include velocity-stepping and fluid pressure stepping experiments. Mechanical data from 3 ISCO pumps connected to a Temco pressure vessel measure axial, confining and ...

Eijsink, A. and Elsworth, D. Pennsylvania State University

Jul 08, 2022
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Transport of CO2 in Stimuli-Responsive Fracking Fluid, StimuFrac

CO2 breakthrough experiments in a column packed with sand and filled with StimuFrac fluid or water to learn about transport of the stimuli (CO2) on environments where either water or the stimuli-responsive polymer aqueous solution (StimuFrac) is present. Results suggest co-injecti...

Fernandez, C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sep 15, 2016
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Fluid Rare Earth Element Analyses from Geothermal Wells Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland and Middle Valley Seafloor Hydrothermal System on the Juan de Fuca Ridge.

Results for fluid rare earth element analyses from four Reykjanes peninsula high-temperature geothermal fields. Data for fluids from hydrothermal vents located 2400 m below sea level from Middle Valley on the Juan de Fuca Ridge are also included. Data have been corrected for flash...

Fowler, A. University of California

May 01, 2015
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Reservoir Stimulation Optimization with Operational Monitoring for Creation of EGS

EGS field projects have not sustained production at rates greater than half of what is needed for economic viability. The primary limitation that makes commercial EGS infeasible is our current inability to cost-effectively create high-permeability reservoirs from impermeable, igne...

A., C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sep 25, 2013
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Water-Foam Fracturing of Granite Rock

In addition to the foam data that were obtained from literature and that were collected from the current study, simulation data was also generated from finite element analysis (FEA) conducted in this study using COMSOL Multiphysics software. The FEA models were built to simulate t...

Thakor, V. et al Temple University

May 04, 2021
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Fluid Rare Earth Element Analyses from Wells RN-12 and RN-19, Reykjanes, Iceland

Results for fluid rare earth element analyses from Reykjanes wells RN-12 and RN-19. The data have not been corrected for flashing. Samples pre-concentrated using chelating resin with IDA functional group (InertSep ME-1). Analyzed using an element magnetic sector ICP-MS.

Fowler, A. and Zierenberg, R. University of California

Jul 24, 2015
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Penn State Lab Testing Fluid-Rock Interaction in Geothermal Reservoirs

This project focused on assessment and discovery of fluid-rock interaction in geothermal reservoirs. We accomplished work in four main areas: 1) fracture formation and the relationship between fluid flow and shear failure, 2) assessment of fracture geometry and fluid permeability ...

Madara, B. et al Pennsylvania State University

Jan 01, 2018
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Utah FORGE: Hydrothermal Friction-Hydraulic Transmissivity Laboratory Experiments

Submission includes data from laboratory slide-hold-slide tests, combined with flow through tests, conducted on Westerly granite with 30 degree sawcut. Tests were conducted with a constant confining pressure of 30 MPa with an average pore pressure of 10 MPa at temperatures of 23 a...

Jeppson, T. and Lockner, D. United States Geological Survey

Feb 24, 2022
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Baseline System Costs for a 50 MW Enhanced Geothermal System 2012

Substantial unexploited opportunity exists for the US, and the world, in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This cost analysis study provides a baseline cost for a 50 MW Geothermal Power Plant in a challenging New England environment. The study then assesses how project costs wo...

Selman, N. Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation

Apr 30, 2012
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