Geothermal drilling research overview
Conference
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OSTI ID:450633
Sandia conducts a comprehensive geothermal drilling research program for the US Department of Energy. The program currently consists of eight program areas: lost circulation technology; advanced synthetic-diamond drill bit technology, high-temperature logging technology; acoustic technology; slimhole drilling technology; drilling systems studies; Geothermal Drilling Organization projects; and geothermal heat pump technology. This paper provides justification and describes the projects underway in each program area.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 450633
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EE--0106; CONF-9604116--27; ON: DE96015206
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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