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OUT Success Stories: Diamond-Cutter Drill Bits

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OSTI ID:14528
DOE contributed markedly to the geothermal, oil, and gas industries through the development of the advanced polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bit. Diamond-cutter drill bits cut through tough rock quicker, reducing the cost of drilling for energy resources.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
OSTI ID:
14528
Report Number(s):
NREL/FS-330-23692; DOE/GO-10098-482
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English