Development of Geothermal Well Completion Systems -- I
- Key words
- Drilling; Cementing; Corrosion; Economics
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Well completion; Cementing
- Language
- English
Abstract
Cementing of geothermal wells requires special consideration because of unusual conditions to temperature, corrosive fluids, and fragile formations. Systems traditionally used in oil and gas well cementing may not function predictably in harsh geothermal environments thus leading to cement failure and costly blow outs. The current research program consists of two phases: (1) definition of problem/determination of requirements and (2) development of cementing system which will function effectively over long periods of time at the specified conditions. Phase I has been completed and preliminary Phase II results will be reported in this work.
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