Tue, 10 January, 2023
Those interested in the advancement of the geothermal industry can keep updated on the progress of a range of developments by subscribing to our geothermal project newsletters.
TWI has been working with a range of different partners on geothermal projects including Geo-Drill, GEOHEX, GEOPRO, GeoSmart and Geo-Coat:
- Geo-Drill: This project has seen the development of technologies capable of drilling to depths of over 5km and at temperatures in excess of 250ºC. These technologies not only improve the rate of penetration but also improve the lifespan of the tools used. The project has been developing a bi-stable fluidic amplifier driven mud hammer, low cost 3D printed sensors and cables, a drill monitoring system and graphene-based materials and coatings.
You can follow the Geo-Drill project by subscribing to the newsletter here.
- GEOHEX: This project has been developing heat exchanger materials that can withstand the harsh environments associated with geothermal operations as well as offering greater efficiencies. This work will reduce the cost of geothermal operations and strengthen EU leadership on future renewables.
You can follow the GEOHEX project by subscribing to the newsletter here.
- GEOPRO: This project has been working to improve the accuracy and consistency of key thermodynamic and kinetic input data along with the accuracy of the respective equations of state. This will help to optimise the management of geothermal reservoirs as well as power and heat production and reinjection strategies.
You can follow the GEOPRO project by subscribing to the newsletter here.
- GeoSmart: This project is working to deliver improved environmental performance and energy security alongside reduced costs. Investigations including the hybridisation of geothermal and biomass and the gaps in standards for geothermal energy production have been taking place.
You can follow the GeoSmart project by subscribing to the newsletter here.
- Geo-Coat: This project has developed specialised erosion and corrosion-resistant coatings. These coatings, based on ceramic/metal mixtures and high entropy alloys, can be applied using thermal coating techniques – providing the required bond strength, density and hardness for the challenging environments associated with geothermal power.
You can follow the Geo-Coat project by subscribing to the newsletter here.
The Geo-Drill project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 815319
The GEOHEX project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 851917
The GEOPRO project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 851816
The GeoSmart project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement 818576.
The Geo-Coat project was funded by the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation programme, Grant agreement, no. 764086.