Geothermal Drilling: History and Technology Improvements
- Conference
- New Zealand Geothermal Workshop
- Year
- 1993
- Session
- Exploration
- Language
- English
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Abstract
A world-wide review of geothermal drilling operations and technology developments indicates that geothermal drilling practices and equipment are derived largely from existing water- well, mining, and oil and gas developments. Technology improvements to enhance drilling performance in hightemperature and harsh geothermal conditions have been mostly limited to incremental adaptations. A design concept for an advanced geothermal system is presented.
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