Geothermal drilling and completion technology development program. Semi-annual progress report, October 1978-March 1979

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5665268· OSTI ID:5665268

Varnado, S G ^[1]

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The progress, status, and results of ongoing Research and Development (R and D) within the Geothermal Drilling and Completion Technology Development Program are described. The program emphasizes the development of geothermal drill bits, drilling fluids, and completion technology. Advanced drilling systems are also under development. The goals of the program are to develop the technology required to reduce well costs by 25% by 1982 and by 50% by 1986.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 5665268
• Report Number(s): SAND-79-1499
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150901* -- Geothermal Engineering-- Drilling Technology & Well Hardware
ANALOG SYSTEMS
BEARINGS
BOREHOLES
CAVITIES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CORROSION
COST
DRILL BITS
DRILLING
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
DRILLING FLUIDS
EQUIPMENT
EVALUATION
FLUID MECHANICS
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
Geothermal Legacy
HYDRAULICS
MECHANICS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PLANNING
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROCK MECHANICS
SCALING
SEALS
SIMULATORS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS
WELL COMPLETION
WELL DRILLING
WELLS