Felsic igneous rocks

Felsic

A geological term referring to igneous rocks that are equivalent to rhyolite and granite in composition.

Geothermal Glossary

Word of the Week – Well Casing

Word of the Week – Well Casing

Well Casing Large diameter pipe that is assembled and inserted into newly drilled intervals of a well. The upper portions of a cased well are commonly cemented in place to provide a smooth internal bore, and prevent the inflow of water and/or collapse of the hole.

Word of the Week – Wellhead

Word of the Week – Wellhead

Wellhead Surface equipment at the top of a well (oil, gas, geothermal) that provides a structural and pressure-containing interface for drilling and production equipment. It is used to support and attach the anchor casing via a welded connection. Other flow valves...

Word of the Week – Well Logging

Word of the Week – Well Logging

Well Logging Methods used to survey and characterize the physical and geological characteristics along and near the wall of a well, including the temperature, pressure, fracture density, fracture orientation, porosity, rock type, casing integrity, and fluid...

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