DukeGeothermal

Duke University @DukeEnvironment graduate class exploring subsurface #geology, drilling techniques, and renewable #energy potential on campus.

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As the semester comes to a close, we hope to continue our discussion of #RenewableEnergy and #WellLogging next semester!

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A 350-foot hole drilled on Duke’s Central Campus is a hands-on classroom to explore the geologic history and potential geothermal energy in Durham https://t.co/EhnjDS8Dlz

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@Duke_Geothermal is exploring #CarbonNeutral heating and cooling in sedimentary basins that line the US Eastern Seaboard and parts of W Europe and W Africa.

This technology can reduce #CarbonEmissions and save lives.

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Check out this new feature on @DukeU #Geothermal!
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https://t.co/3YnAL8g1CK

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This #DurhamBasin sandstone outcrop in the Duke Forest is a great example of some of the #TriassicBasin sediments we drilled through on Central Campus.

Students will start working on core descriptions soon!

#GeologyInAction #GeothermalPotential

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#WellLogging has officially begun!

Getting insights into subsurface temperatures, fractures, acoustics, geology, and conductivity.

Can @DukeU go #Geothermal?

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Our deepest cores show evidence of #slickensides - proof of ancient faulting.

Next step: well logging!

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The morning was spent in the field looking at a cross bedded sandstone outcrop ~ 65ft below the drill site.

What we found aligned well with our core sample from the same depth!

#FieldGeology #GeothermalPotential @PeterEricMalin1 @DukeEnvironment @DukeEngineering @geosociety

[Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment]

Nicholas School researchers are assessing the geothermal potential of the Durham Basin by drilling a 400-foot-deep hole in @DukeU's campus. The project is also giving students in the ECS 590 graduate course hands-on experience at the drill site.

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Coring started this morning after casing dried to 66’ overnight!

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@DukeUClimate

#GeothermalPotential #RenewableEnergy #GeologicExploration
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[Jerry Lynch @bridgewhisperer]

Thanks @Duke_Geothermal and @DukeEngineering's CEE for sharing preliminary work for Duke to explore pursuit of geothermal solutions for sustainable facility operations. An excellent example of @DukeUClimate impact on campus!

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November has begun, as has drilling of a new #borehole 20ft away from the original site after the first one collapsed in on itself.

#GeothermalPotential #RenewableEnergy
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@Duke_Geothermal Day #3 of drilling!

Getting a glimpse of the fascinating subsurface geology of North Carolina!

#RenewableEnergy #GeothermalPotential @radtsunami @DukeEnvironment @DukeEngineering @DukeEnergy

[Brian G. McAdoo @radtsunami]

@Duke_Geothermal Day #2 of drilling!

First core sample- about 30 cm of near surface diabase sill! Some fractured (GOOD for geothermal potential) some really solid (low permeability).

Back at it tomorrow!

@DukeEnvironment @DukeEngineering #PlanetaryHealth

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Drilling has commenced!

An interesting #hardrock layer was hit at 26.9ft, and small samples came up on the auger blade.

What do you think it is? 🪨

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[Brian G. McAdoo @radtsunami]

@Duke_Geothermal well is spudded!

We hit bedrock at 26.9 feet. Casing and cementing hole now and waiting for water truck.

Tomorrow we start coring to learn more about the #geothermal cooling potential of the Durham Basin!

#GeothermalJustice #PlanetaryHealth @DukeEnvironment

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Historic countdown to geothermal drilling on Duke’s Central Campus begins NOW!

Working towards a #cleanenergy solution using #geothermal to cool campus.

@DukeEngineering @ManolisVeveakis @DukeU @DukeEnvironment @radtsunami

[Brian G. McAdoo @radtsunami]

Today we start a #Revolution.

With the support of @DukeEnvironment, we are drilling at 150 m test well to learn more about the #geothermal potential of the Durham Basin.

Carbon neutral heating and cooling!

@Duke_Geothermal #PlanetaryHealth

[The Chronicle @DukeChronicle]

Researchers and students will start a new project at the Nicholas School of the Environment to learn about geothermal energy and local geological history by drilling a 400-foot deep hole on campus: https://t.co/kXSH6Umq1p