User Coupled Confirmation Drilling Program Case Study: City of Alamosa, Colorado, Alamosa No. 1 Geothermal Test Well (open access)

User Coupled Confirmation Drilling Program Case Study: City of Alamosa, Colorado, Alamosa No. 1 Geothermal Test Well

A 7118 ft (2170 m) deep geothermal test well was drilled on the south edge of the city of Alamosa, Colorado as part of the Department of Energy's User Coupled Confirmation Drilling Program. The project was selected on the bases of a potential direct heat geothermal resource within the Rio Grande rift graben and resource users in Alamosa. The well site was selected on the hypothesis of a buried horst along which deep thermal fluids might be rising. In addition, there were city wells that were anomalous in temperature and the location was convenient to potential application. The Alamosa No. 1 penetrated 2000 ft (610 m) of fine clastic rocks over 4000 ft (1219 m) of volcaniclastic rock resting on precambrian crystalline rock at a depth of 6370 ft (1942 m). Due to poor hole conditions, geophysical logs were not run. The stabilized bottom hole temperature was 223/sup 0/F (106/sup 0/C) with a gradient of 2.6/sup 0/F/100 ft (47/sup 0/C/km). Limited testing indicated a very low production capacity. 16 refs., 6 figs.
Date: August 1985
Creator: Zeisloft, J. & Sibbett, B. S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ground-Water Evaluation From Test Hole Drilling Near Mission, Texas (open access)

Ground-Water Evaluation From Test Hole Drilling Near Mission, Texas

Report on a study investigating the the quality of groundwater near Mission, Texas. The study conducted drilling tests in order to test the water at specific strata in the Lower Rio Grande Valley aquifer.
Date: August 1985
Creator: Molofsky, Seth J.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Design considerations for a hard-rock PDC drill bit (open access)

Design considerations for a hard-rock PDC drill bit

This paper discusses the potential for developing a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bit for hard-rock applications such as geothermal drilling. It is concluded that in order to use the inherently efficient drag cutting process in such severe applications, measures must be taken to reduce cutter penetrating forces in order to prevent thermally-accelerated cutter wear and thereby improve bit life. A procedure is developed for determining the conditions under which waterjets can be effectively used for this purpose by directing them at the rock surface ahead of individual cutters. It is concluded that hard rocks with compressive strengths as high as 30 kpsi (200 MPa) may be drillable with a hybrid PDC/waterjet bit using pressures that conventional oil field pumping technology is capable of providing. Extremely hard rocks might be drilled with such a bit using nozzle pressures well below those required to effectively cut the rock with waterjets alone. 13 refs., 6 figs.
Date: August 26, 1985
Creator: Glowka, D.A.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advanced materials for geothermal energy processes (open access)

Advanced materials for geothermal energy processes

The primary goal of the geothermal materials program is to ensure that the private sector development of geothermal energy resources is not constrained by the availability of technologically and economically viable materials of construction. This requires the performance of long-term high risk GHTD-sponsored materials R and D. Ongoing programs described include high temperature elastomers for dynamic sealing applications, advanced materials for lost circulation control, waste utilization and disposal, corrosion resistant elastomeric liners for well casing, and non-metallic heat exchangers. 9 refs.
Date: August 1, 1985
Creator: Kukacka, L. E.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hanna, Wyoming Underground Coal Gasification Data Base. Volume 3. The Hanna II, Phase I Field Test (open access)

Hanna, Wyoming Underground Coal Gasification Data Base. Volume 3. The Hanna II, Phase I Field Test

This report is part of a seven-volume series on the Hanna, Wyoming, underground coal gasification field tests. Volume 1 is a summary of the project, and each of Volumes 2 through 6 describes a particular test. Volume 7 is a compilation of all the data for the tests in Volumes 2 through 6. Hanna II, Phase I was conducted during the spring and summer of 1975, at a site about 700 feet up dip (to the southwest) of the Hanna I test. The test was conducted in two stages - Phase IA and IB. Phase IA consisted of linking and gasification operations between Wells 1 and 3 and Phase IB of linking from the 1-3 gasification zone to Well 2, followed by a short period of gasification from Well 2 to Well 3 over a broad range of air injection rates, in order to determine system turndown capabilities and response times. This report covers: (1) site selection and characteristics; (2) test objectives; (3) facilities description; (4) pre-operational testing; (5) test operations summary; and (6) post-test activity. 7 refs., 11 figs., 8 tabs.
Date: August 1, 1985
Creator: Bartke, T. C.; Fischer, D. D.; King, S. B.; Boyd, R. M. & Humphrey, A. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 15, Ed. 1 Monday, August 19, 1985 (open access)

Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 15, Ed. 1 Monday, August 19, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 19, 1985
Creator: McGee, Leigh
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1985 (open access)

The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Mathis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 1, 1985
Creator: Mathley, Thomas M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
De Leon Free Press (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1985 (open access)

De Leon Free Press (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1985

Weekly newspaper from De Leon, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 15, 1985
Creator: Wilkerson, Gayle E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 14, Ed. 1 Monday, August 12, 1985 (open access)

Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 14, Ed. 1 Monday, August 12, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 12, 1985
Creator: McGee, Leigh
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 21, 1985 (open access)

The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 21, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Dublin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 21, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 16, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 27, 1985 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 16, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 27, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 27, 1985
Creator: Autry, Milton
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1985 (open access)

The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Comanche, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 15, 1985
Creator: Wilkerson, James C., III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Main Street Project Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 4, August 1985 (open access)

Texas Main Street Project Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 4, August 1985

Newsletter issued by the Texas Main Street Project discussing news, events, and other information related to the program.
Date: August 1985
Creator: Texas Main Street Project
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 13, Ed. 1 Monday, August 5, 1985 (open access)

Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 13, Ed. 1 Monday, August 5, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 5, 1985
Creator: McGee, Leigh
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 68, Ed. 2 Friday, August 30, 1985 (open access)

The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 68, Ed. 2 Friday, August 30, 1985

Semi-weekly newspaper from Waco, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 30, 1985
Creator: Foster, C. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985 (open access)

The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Tulia, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 8, 1985
Creator: Tooley, Wendell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 16, Ed. 1 Monday, August 26, 1985 (open access)

Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH YEAR, No. 16, Ed. 1 Monday, August 26, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 26, 1985
Creator: McGee, Leigh
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985 (open access)

The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Goldthwaite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 22, 1985
Creator: Bridges, G. Frank
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 165, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985 (open access)

Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 165, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 22, 1985
Creator: Watson, Milo W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 8, 1985
Creator: Autry, Milton
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985 (open access)

Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Archer City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 22, 1985
Creator: Lobpries, F. Mike & Lobpries, Fran
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1985 (open access)

The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Comanche, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 1, 1985
Creator: Wilkerson, James C., III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, August 16, 1985 (open access)

The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, August 16, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Sulphur Springs, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 16, 1985
Creator: Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985 (open access)

Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Emory, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 8, 1985
Creator: Becknell, Kathleen Hill
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History