A geothermal well’s design is based on several factors. The location of the well will affect its final length, and the diameter of the well is determined by the flow rate (the amount of water coming from the well.)
One of the many advantages of sparge wells is the low volume of residual waste generated by the process. Often, it’s so effective, the site can be efficiently decontaminated and the extracted waste requires no additional treatment.
Vertical, closed-loop systems for geothermal systems use a heat transfer liquid sealed in polyethylene pipes. It circulates along a continuous loop, transferring the stored heat from the well to the building.
Did you know directional drilling is a great choice when considering ecosystems and surface areas? It provides a solution to reach a well site that is perhaps underneath a house without bothering and/or damaging the homeowner's property.
While you may have plenty of construction experience, you may find that you haven’t worked with certain pieces of drilling equipment enough to be comfortable. If you need someone to ensure there are no issues with the drilling, we’re always here for you.
Installing underground lines beneath a busy traffic junction doesn’t mean that you have to disrupt traffic and rip up the center of the intersection. Directional drilling can run the lines under the intersection without having to cause any problems or disrupt anything.
When you use directional drilling, your working area isn’t stretched across the entire length of the path. With directional drilling, the only work areas are at the entry and exit, helping to minimize disruption and damage to the surface over the path.
Did you know that once installed, a geothermal system will need much less maintenance than a standard heating and cooling system? In addition, geothermal works much more efficiently, with up to a 500 percent efficiency rating.
Sparge wells are often used as part of a much more complex remediation and decontamination strategy. Combined with pump and treatment systems, for example, they can reduce the time and cost associated with cleanup.
Tricone bits were introduced in 1933 and are still in use today. These bits have, as the name implies, three cones with teeth that roll together to chew up the rock or ground. These are also called roller cone bits.
If you suspect that the sewer pipes on your property have sprung a leak, directional drilling can be a money saver and protect your landscaping. The technology employed allows for the repair of sewer lines without digging them up to replace them.
Commonly referred to as fracking, hydraulic fracturing is a technique that involves drilling to extract natural gas and oil beneath the earth’s surface. The process begins with drilling a well vertically, and then encasing the well with steel or cement.
Annual variations in rain and snowfall can cause the water table to fall or rise and may have an impact on your wells ability to draw water. If the water table is too low, call us to dig a deeper well.
With a closed loop geothermal system, either a borehole or a trench is made in the Earth. A series of pipes are then installed into the opening and connected to a heat exchange system in the dwelling (forming the “closed loop”), and then filled with a heat transfer fluid.
Directional drilling goes by many names. It may be called directional boring, slant drilling, horizontal, or even deviated drilling. No matter the term used, the techniques and purpose are always the same – to provide a cost effective alternative to traditional trenching methods.
By their very nature, bridges don’t get the luxury of a traditional foundation that sits on the ground, instead relying on deep foundation piles to counteract the forces. Drilling experts can help give you the sturdy foundation piles that your bridge needs.
When you’re trying to take soil samples at different depths, it’s critical that you’re able to get as low as you need without disturbing the surrounding soil. Let’s talk about how we can help you get the holes you need in the most efficient manner.
A combination of directional, horizontal, and vertical drilling methods and equipment may be needed to bore a geothermal well. Why? The tools and techniques must be tailored to various underground conditions, because the more extensive the well, the more effective it will be.
Seepage pits are similar to leach trenches in the service they perform. The principal difference is that a seepage pit is drilled rather than dug out, and is set much deeper than a trench. They can also be installed in areas with limited access.
While some geothermal wells may extend deeper than 400 feet, most wells range between 150 to 400 feet in length. Holes deeper than 400 feet are usually reserved for large commercial project sites.
Tell us when and where you need us, and we will be there. We are professionals in the field, meaning we show up on time, ready to work. We work quickly and safely so the rest of your project can move forward.
For every 100,000 homes that use geothermal heat, the consumption of foreign oil reduces by 2.15 million barrels of oil annually. Geothermal contractors can not only help you save money on monthly heating costs, they can help reduce our carbon footprint.
If you own a construction company, then you know how expensive it can be to invest in equipment. It is therefore wise to buy only the gear you constantly need to do your work and outsource the rest.
After the geothermal well is drilled, steel pipe (also called casing) is cementing in place by pumping cement into the space between the casing and the rock formation (also called the annulus). This prevents fluids in different zones from mixing with each other.