Geothermal Well Construction

By (author) Hani Ibrahim

ISBN13: 9780443288883

Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Format: Hardback

Published: 01/11/2025

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Description
Geothermal Well Construction is a comprehensive guide dedicated to harnessing the Earth's subterranean heat. This book presents various well-construction solutions and provides a framework for innovators to apply technologies and methodologies that reduce the cost of geothermal well construction. Progressing from the origins of geothermal energy to extraction techniques, tool evolution, and environmental considerations, this text offers readers the knowledge needed to minimize construction costs and enhance clean energy generation. Other critical points include a toolbox of proven drilling plans, innovative ideas, and technologies for geothermal wells. This book aggregates approaches, tools, and methodologies into one comprehensive resource for industry professionals, energy engineers, and students seeking to advance their understanding and application of geothermal well construction.
1. Earth 2. Beneath Our Feet 3. Energy Source Part I:Extracting the Geothermal Energy 4. Historical Usage 5. Modern Theories & Applications 6. Progression of Well Designs 7. Hydrothermal 8. Enhanced (Engineered) Geothermal Systems 9. Advanced Geothermal Systems Part II: Tools Evolution 10. Lessons Learned from Other Industries 11. Crucial Requirements 12. Pioneering Technology Part III:Basis Of Design 13. Geological Requirements 14. Offset Data Prerequisites 15. Risk Analysis & Mitigation 16. Corrosion and Material Selection 17. Encountered Problems while Drilling 18. Cementing 19. Well Construction Design 20. HSE Plan 21. High Temperature Handling 22. Lost Circulation Plan 23. Drilling Fluid Selection 24. Drilling Fluid Evaporation 25. Drilling Fluid Cooling Plan 26. Cement Material Selection 27. Cementing Procedures 28. Downhole Tool Selection 29. Surface Tool Selection 30. Wellhead 31. Casing 32. Drilling Techniques 33. AFE Part IV:Crucial Requirements 34. Database 35. Drilling Tools 36. Measurement Equipment Part V:Environmental Considerations 37. Impact on Communities 38. Natural Resources Involved Part VI: References
  • Energy technology & engineering
  • Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
  • Professional & Vocational
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