Drill Cool Systems, Inc. applications

Drill Cool Systems is an integral member of the well design team. We share our extensive experience earned while operating on High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) wells all over the world.

Geothermal energy began in the United States in the early 1800’s. By the late 1920`s electrical power was produced by John D. Grant at the Geysers. Fifty years later, during the oil crisis of 1979, Kern Steel Fabrication invented the Geo-Cooler to support the geothermal industry’s efforts to perform closed-loop drilling, which reduced the environmental impact of drilling. Well temperature control was needed to dissipate heat from the drilling fluid, otherwise it would accumulate heat and turn to steam.

The safety of all personnel on the rig is a priority. With elevated drilling fluid temperatures, there is an increased risk of possible injury. According to the American Burn Association, human skin that comes in contact with a fluid hotter than 155°F / 68°C can result in a 2nd degree burn in less than one second and can result in a 3rd degree burn in just one second.