2009 NGWA Geothermal Drilling Forum: Lessons Learned

Wednesday, December 9, 2009: 1:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

So This Is Where You Want Us to Drill
Dominique Durbin, Durbin Geothermal Inc.

1:45 p.m.

One Loop in Ninety Nine to Go
Dominique Durbin, Durbin Geothermal Inc.

2:15 p.m.

Five Things You Should Never Do on a Geothermal Installation by Dave Pergel, Clearwater Geothermal Inc.

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

How to Decide Between Open-Loop Vs. Closed-Loop Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Todd Giddings, Ph.D., PG, Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.

3:30 p.m.

The Benefits and Detriments of Using Flowable Fill as a Grout Material in Geothermal Boreholes
Todd Giddings, Ph.D., PG, Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.

4:00 p.m.

Using Sonic Drilling Technology in Challenging Conditions
Ray Roussy, Sonic Drill Corporation; Nancy Argyle, Sonic Drill Corporation

4:30 p.m.