| Title | Important Conclusions Based on Results of Geothermal Casing Packer Seal Elastomers Testing |
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| Authors | Hirasuna, A. R.; Stephens, C. A.; Veal, G. R. |
| Year | 1978 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Drilling; Chemistry; Simulation Test; Post Mortem Specimens; Seals |
| Abstract | Development of casing packer seal elastomers sponsored by the Department of Energy, Division of Geothermal Energy, was initiated in late 1976. Special evaluation tests were designed and fabricated to simulate the unusually severe environment and to evaluate critical characteristics. Testing to date indicates fundamental deficiencies will exist with the current day packer systems operating at higher geothermal temperatures. |