Geothermal drilling - Articles - Page 25

University of Texas Initiative Goes Deeper on Geothermal

March 2, 2020

The new Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization (GEO) in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas aims to be an “integrator” for deep, high-pressure geothermal systems in Texas and beyond.

Why Are Many Drilling Stabilizers Only 10-Feet Long?

January 23, 2020

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Ever wonder why many stabilizers are only 10-feet long? Host Brock Yordy explains in the Ask Brock episode 41.

How Do I Prepare Geothermal Grout Samples in the Field?

Michael Kleespies

January 20, 2020

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The grout serves as an integral part of a properly functioning heat loop system, and also creates a low-permeable seal through the length of the borehole. Follow these steps to ensure a good sample of grout for thermal conductivity testing.

Sonic Drills, Carbon Savings Make Geothermal an Easy Choice

Nancy Argyle

December 23, 2019

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In Vancouver, British Columbia, rated the third best city in the world for quality of living in 2019 by Mercer Consulting, one thing is very clear: Geothermal has a lot of fans.

OSU to Continue IGSHPA Geothermal Training and Certification

Training Programs Endure Despite Organizational Changes

December 20, 2019

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IGHSPA reiterates its commitment to a sustainable future.

How Do I Bid Drilling Projects Outside my Father’s Comfort Zone?

November 7, 2019

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In Ask Brock episode 32, host Brock Yordy advises a family business on bidding outside their comfort zone.

Winterizing Your Equipment

May 1, 2019

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In episode 2 of our new video series, The Driller contributor Brock Yordy weathers a question about winterizing for drilling jobs in the Upper Midwest.

Project Aims to Improve Geothermal Drilling Bit Penetration

Texas A&M Project Ups ROP Using Plasma Bursts

April 18, 2019

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Texas A&M’s SPARC project boosts ROP using plasma bursts.

You Know the Drill: Drilling Goes Geothermal

Alexis Brumm

March 18, 2019

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Dan Rau, PE, has been involved in the geothermal industry since late 1999, when he first began his adventure into the field.

Geothermal Jobs Have a Lot of Upside

David King

March 7, 2019

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Geothermal helps all of us in this industry. Even if you do not get involved in geothermal work, you might get water jobs because your competition is tied up on a geothermal project.