Progress Toward an Advanced Geothermal Deep-Drilling System

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/895943· OSTI ID:895943

Rowley, J; Saito, S; Long, R

A previously developed concept for an advanced geothermal drilling system (AGDS) has been extended toward a feasibility design stage. Hardware projects for two percussion, air and hydraulic, hammer drills are underway. Two drill string options and an unique nitrogen supply system are described.

• Research Organization: Pajarito Enterprises, Los Alamos, NM; Japan Metals & Chemicals, Tokyo, Japan; USDOE YMP, Las Vegas, NV
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 895943
• Report Number(s): GEO-PROC-95-02; TRN: US200703%%716
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GEOTHERMAL WELLS
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WELL DRILLING
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
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