The Sandia Program in Geothermal Technology Development
- Key words
- Drilling; Mud; LCC; Scale; Logs; Lost Circulation
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1981
- Session
- News briefs
- Language
- English
Abstract
The objective of the Department of Energy (DOE) sponsored program in geothermal research and development (R&D) has shifted from demonstrating technologies for well cost reduction to long range R&D aimed at developing advanced technologies. This paper presents the accomplishments of the program, the status of current projects, and plans for future activities. The program includes R&D in high temperature rock penetration mechanics, drilling fluids, borehole mechanics, and diagnostics technology.
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