Turbodrilling in the geothermal environment

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5460494

Herbert, P

Geothermal drilling, historically, has presented what seemed to be insurmountable barriers to the efficient and extended use of downhole drilling motors, especially those containing elastomeric bearing or motor components. In addition to being damaging to rubber, the typical temperatures of 350-700/degree/ F create other operating problems as well. Recent innovations, specifically in the Turbodrill design, have opened unrealized potentials and allowed, for the first time, extended downhole drilling of geothermal wells. A presentation is made of the case histories of recent Turbodrill performances in all areas where used. Furthermore, data is presented showing the performance of insert, diamond, and Stratapax bits as they relate to the Turbodrill, together with forecasts as to the potential that turbodrills have to offer in accelerating and controlling the drilling of geothermal and hot petroleum wells. 1 ref.

• Research Organization: SII Dyna Drill
• OSTI ID: 5460494
• Report Number(s): CONF-810321-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 9936
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150901* -- Geothermal Engineering-- Drilling Technology & Well Hardware
42 ENGINEERING
420206 -- Engineering-- Mining & Drilling Equipment & Facilities-- (1980-1989)
DESIGN
DRILLING
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
DRILLS
EQUIPMENT
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
MACHINERY
PERFORMANCE
ROTARY DRILLS
TURBODRILLS
TURBOMACHINERY
USES
WELL DRILLING
WELLS