Drilling fluid temperatures in a magma - penetrating wellbore
Conference
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OSTI ID:5595011
This paper describes the numerical modeling of the drilling fluid temperatures in a deep well that penetrates a magma body. The basic assumptions for the model are listed, the importance of the fluid temperature is considered, and the effect of changing the model parameters is assessed. The stratigraphy and formation temperature profile assumed for this hypothetical well are similar to Long Valley, CA, where a relatively shallow magma body is believed to exist. A major result of this modeling is demonstration of the benefit of insulated drillpipe.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5595011
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-86-1128C; CONF-860926-5; ON: DE86011184
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Geothermal Resources Council annual meeting, Palm Springs, CA, USA, 29 Sep 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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