Interlayered Clay

A mixture of different clays such as illite, chlorite, and montmorillonite that are structurally interlayered and form via rock alteration at moderate temperatures in shallow zones that overlie producing geothermal reservoirs.

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Word of the Week – District Heating

Word of the Week – District Heating

District heating A scheme for distributing centrally produced thermal energy via a network of pipes to heat residential and commercial buildings. Such schemes are energy efficient and...

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Word of the Week – Drill Bit

Word of the Week – Drill Bit

Drill Bit A tool that is placed on the end of a string of pipe to drill a well. Rotary drill bits are commonly used in oil and gas and geothermal drilling. Coring bits are used to obtain...

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