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Simulation Tools for Modeling Thermal Spallation Drilling on Multiple Scales

Jan 01, 2012
633.76 kB
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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 ...
Authors
Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalthermal spallation drillingnumerical modelingengineered geothermal systemsegsgranitic basement rocksfluid dynamicsheat transfergrain-scale thermomechanicsunified tool

Ionic Fluids for EGS: Microfluidic Injectivity and Reversibility Data for Geothermal Working Fluids

Sep 13, 2025
22.36 MB
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This dataset contains raw experimental data from microfluidics-based injectivity and reversibility tests of ionic liquids (ILs) and alternative fluids (AFs). Fluids were injected through individual and combined microchannels at three temperatures (18 C, 50 C, and 80 C), and differ...
Authors
Akhilome, C. and Bikkina, P. Oklahoma State University
geothermalenergymicrofluidicsegsionic fluids for egsinjectivityreversibilitygeothermal fluidsionic liquidspressure dropflow ratemicrochannel testingenhanced geothermal systemsgeothermal fluid dynamicslaboratory datageochemistryraw datamicrochannel flowfluid transportgeothermal testingdaq systemdifferential pressure analysis

Geomechanical Modeling for Thermal Spallation Drilling

Aug 24, 2011
382.95 kB
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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,...
Authors
Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalgeomechanical modelingthermal spallation drillingengineered geothermal systemsegsgeodynnumerical modeling

Utah FORGE: Seismic Risk Trafic Light System Version 2

Jan 24, 2025
574.05 kB
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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...
Authors
Pankow, K. et al University of Utah Seismograph Stations
geothermalenergyseismicseismic hazardstlstrafic light systemutah forgeseismic hazard mitigationwell stimulationegstraffic light systemseismic risk mitigationstimulationcirculationcape stationseismic thresholdsreal-time monitoringqseekreservoir dynamicsseismic eventsmagnitude thresholdsprotocols

SMP and Fracture Modeling

Oct 01, 2021
8.59 MB
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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...
Authors
Salehi, S. et al University of Oklahoma
geothermalenergylost circulationfracture sealingshape memory polymerdiscrete element methodsmodelingeconomicdrillingtechnologylost circulation materiallcmsmpprocessed datacfdcomputational fluid dynamicsdem

Brady 1D Seismic Velocity Model Ambient Noise Prelim

Oct 25, 2013
0.97 kB
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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 ...
Authors
J., R. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
seismicvelocity modelbradysseismic velocitygeothermalnevada

Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Canamera Core Drilling Report

May 17, 2024
5.61 MB
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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.
Authors
Mock, B. Canamera Coring
geothermalenergy16b16b coringutah forgecanamera coringcanamera16b core report16b78-3216b78-32 coring16b78-32 core reportegsgeologydrillinglogsbhajmstechnology

SMP Preparation, Programming, and Characterization

Oct 01, 2021
1.04 MB
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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...
Authors
Salehi, S. et al University of Oklahoma
geothermalenergylost circulationfracture sealingshape memory polymerdiscrete element methodsmodelingeconomicdrillingtechnologylost circulation materiallcmsmpprocessed datacfdcomputational fluid dynamicsdem

Project Data for Evaluation Of Physics-Based Drilling and Alternative Bit Design At The Geysers

Mar 31, 2026
601.08 MB
Awaiting release
This dataset contains project data generated by the project "Evaluation Of Physics-Based Drilling and Alternative Bit Design At The Geysers." It includes drilling, downhole drilling dynamics, bit records, daily drilling reports, directional surveys, lithology and mineralogy data, ...
Authors
Wriedt, J. and So, P. Geysers Power Company, LLC
geothermalenergydrillingthe geysersphysics-based drillingbit designgdc-36prati-44downhole drilling dynamicsbit recordsdirectional surveylithologymineralogymud logspason edrwell logssonic logsfmiubiwell schematicraw data

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

Mar 30, 2018
Size unavailable
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These studies undertook detailed analyses of the Mt. Simon Sandstone in the Illinois Basin for geological storage and sequestration, and brine extraction.
Authors
Lin, Y. et al University of Illinois
geothermalenergyddudeep direct-useuniversity of illinoismt. simon sandstoneco2carbon dioxidesequestrationgeologydiagenesisplumereservoir modelingreservoir characterizationdepositionchampaign countydecaturillinois basin

COSO Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
19.95 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrycososierra nevadatransform extensioncaliforniawell data

Salton Sea Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
4.06 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrysalton seasedimentaryimperial valleycalifornia

El Centro Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
1.31 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometryimperial valleyel centrocalifornia

Iceland Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
868 kB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrykaraha telga bodegasicelandvolcanicoceanic-ridge

Hawthorne Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
1.2 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometryhawthornegreat basinnevada

Beowawe Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
1.26 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrybeowawegreat basinnevada

Fallon Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
1.98 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometryfallonsierra nevadanevada

Glass Mountain Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
1.49 MB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrybeowaweglass mountainlong-valley calderacalifornia

Karaha Fluid Inclusion Gas Analysis

Jan 01, 2013
862 kB
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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.
Authors
Dilley, L. Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell
geothermalfluid inclusiongas analysisfluid inclusion stratigraphymass spectrometrykaraha telga bodegasindonesiavolcanicandesitic

Utah FORGE: Friction-Permeability-Seismicity Laboratory Experiments with Non-Linear Acoustics

Jul 08, 2022
7.68 MB
Publicly accessible
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 ...
Authors
Eijsink, A. and Elsworth, D. Pennsylvania State University
geothermalutah forgefriction experimentsfault permeabilityutahacousticsnonlinear acousticsacoustic dataraw datapressurevelocitystep testtestfailuretesting

Transport of CO2 in Stimuli-Responsive Fracking Fluid, StimuFrac

Sep 15, 2016
2.12 MB
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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...
Authors
Fernandez, C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
geothermalco2 transportstimuli-responsive fluidegsbreakthroughstimuli-responsive fracking fluidco2 diffusionconvectionfractureshydraulic fracturingfracking fluidwatersupercritical co2liquid co2stimulationreservoir

Ionic Fluids for EGS: Thermohydraulic Flow Data for Alternative Geothermal Fluids

Sep 13, 2025
1.65 MB
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This dataset contains thermohydraulic measurements of fluid flow through single and dual fracture systems under controlled laboratory conditions. Experiments were conducted at Oklahoma State University using various ionic and nonionic fluids, including deep eutectic solvents (DES)...
Authors
Maitra, E. et al Oklahoma State University
geothermalenergyfluid flow and heat transfer in fracturefracture flow distributionalternative geothermal fluidsionic fluid flow in fractureionic liquids as working fluidthermohydraulicsgeothermal fluidsfracture flowionic liquidsdual fracture systemsdeep eutetic solventsdeshigh-temperature testingpressure differentialflow rateraw dataegslaboratory datageochemistryengineered fluids

Utah FORGE 5-2419: Fluid Injection Experiments on Granite Samples at Four Different Temperatures

Sep 05, 2024
6.76 MB
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This dataset contains results from four fluid injection experiments at 24 C, 69 C, 111 C, and 140 C using a triaxial loading apparatus ("Temco"). Tests were conducted on a Utah FORGE granite sample with a 30 degree inclined fracture. Confining pressure was maintained at 10 MPa, wh...
Authors
Wang, J. and Elsworth, D. Pennsylvania State University
geothermalenergyfluid injection experimentutah forgeegsfluid injectionfractured granitetriaxial loadingpermeabilityseismic momentconfining pressurepore pressureshear stresselevated temperatureexperimental datageomechanicsstimulationhydraulic stimulation

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.

May 01, 2015
692 kB
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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...
Authors
Fowler, A. University of California
geothermalreykjanessvartsengihellisheidinesjavellirmiddle valleyreehydrothermal fluidgeothermal fluidrare earth elementmineral recoveryaqueous chemistryaasg geothermal datausgin content modelngds content model

Reservoir Stimulation Optimization with Operational Monitoring for Creation of EGS

Sep 25, 2013
65.42 MB
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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...
Authors
A., C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
geothermalfracturing fluidmonitoringxmtnmracousticrheologypermeabilityegsigneous rock
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