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Along with modern practices for this process came modern consequences. We are now, more than ever, aware of our footprint and must collectively come together to address these issues.
To keep your loved ones cozy during the harsh winter season, you need to invest in a good heating system. There are a variety of systems available out there, but each has their pros and cons.
Geothermal energy systems can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature all year long. See the advantages of selecting geothermal energy as your cooling and heating solution.
There are multiple sources of soil pollutants destroying our environment. A high concentration of chemicals creates a risk for both humans and our ecosystem.
Soil contamination has become a serious issue affecting the health of the population and the environment around us. Learn more about the dangers of soil contamination and the importance of decontamination.
Underground work can be done with many different techniques depending on the ground conditions and work environment. Learn more about five of these techniques.
Seal leaks and holes thanks to the sealing power of bentonite, a material formed from clay and very useful in several industries. Learn more about it in our article!
The oil and gas industries frequently uses the term drilling mud when talking about liquid drilling fluid. Discovery what it is today and the benefits that come with it!
High density polyethylene pipe is a material used by the oil, gas and mining industries. In this article, learn all the features that make this pipe the more sensible choice!
Useful for heating or cooling a building, geothermal drilling is a technique of extracting soil to remove energy. To do this, two techniques are used, vertical and horizontal drilling. Discover the characteristics of these two procedures.
Geothermal energy is not a recent practice! Some 20,000 years ago, people used it to cook, bathe and clean. In this article, retrace the history of geothermal energy, from its beginnings to its use today.
Geothermal energy is a renewable energy that is increasingly used to heat - and cool - the homes of Quebec. In this article, find out everything you need to know, including its cost, benefits, disadvantages and functioning.
Natural gas is one of the most widely used sources of energy in Canada. In addition to being the least polluting of fuels, it produces little emission and contamination. Here, in detail, everything you need to know about natural gas.
In the last few years, the effects of global warming have been a constant theme in the news. If we all decreased our carbon footprint then it could make a huge difference.
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Geothermal energy, is a process that uses natural heat from the ground to heat and cool homes. It is becoming more and more widely used. Following are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal systems.
The borough of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie has recently announced the development of a collective geothermal system. As part of a pilot project, it would be possible to heat a hundred properties using green alley.
Drilling for oil, natural gas wells and water wells requires powerful equipment using high-tech methods to create boreholes. Drilling liquid and mud are essential components of the process.
While they are both geothermal pipes with several similarities, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and high density polyethylene (HDPE) also have many differences. They are considered to be the two most popular types of piping used in underground construction.
Due to the numerous benefits associated with using a geothermal heating and cooling system, an increasing number of individuals are opting to use it as their primary energy source. The following looks at just a few of the biggest benefits associated with the use of geothermal energy.
In most instances, ground water offers a steady supply of water that is safe for consumption. However, there are occasions in which water appears to be pure and crystal clear, but harbours minerals and other substances that could prove to be harmful.
An acceptable well flow rate is determined by a number of factors. An average family will find that a rate of 5 gallons per minute, or gpm, is sufficient for all their needs. If they practice water conservation then a rate of 3 gpm would suffice.
Bentonite plug is a type of material that occurs naturally, namely sodium bentonite. It’s essentially a type of absorbent clay. It can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water. And when it’s done so, it becomes a highly effective plug for a variety of different uses.
Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing is a process whereby natural gas is obtained from rock formations that are very difficult to gain access to such as coal bed methane, shale gas, and tight gas. The process of fracking involves millions of liters of water and thousands of liters of chemicals, which are injected beneath the earth surface at a very high pressure, with a view to create fractures and weak spots in the underlying rocks formations. As a result, natural gas is forced to flow up the well under such high pressure.
Drilling techniques have advanced with time, the availability of new technologies and drilling supplies, consequently leading to better drilling results.
Aside from the popularly renowned geothermal power production, shale gas exploration is an energy avenue that is quickly gaining attention among experts.
Understanding the prime characteristics of artesian aquifers is important in the effort of conserving the water quality and ensuring reasonable sustainability.
Geothermal energy has many benefits to offer. Not only is it a green energy, it is sustainable and has been gaining increased popularity and use. Installing a geothermal system requires some planning and pre-assessment of the home and its location.
Fracking— the oil and gas industry’s mainstay for North American gas exploration projects— relies largely on using huge quantities of water to develop new wells and extract the resources deep below the earth’s surface.
In Pittsburgh, a federal hydraulic fracturing (fracking) study that was recently completed suggests that there is no viable evidence to support the claim that fracking contaminated the drinking water aquifers at a western Pennsylvania drilling site.
Either way, with the incredible need to phase ourselves off of carbon-heavy energies and start switching to renewable energies, is not an instant solution.
Global interest in Canadian metals and minerals hit a record high in 2011, with investment in exploration reaching a staggering figure of US $3.9 billion.
A geothermal system is one which uses the constant temperatures below the surface of the earth to cool and heat homes over the long term very economically.
Geothermal industry has experienced a slow development over the years. However, this industry has been experiencing advanced growth and development over the recent past.
We might like to feel the sun and wind on our faces, but as far as using these forms of renewable energy to power our World, all is not so rosy—ask China.
With around 25% of Canadians and close to 50% of Americans relying on groundwater for drinking, there’s a lot of municipal and private wells that need to be maintained to ensure safe supplies. While most municipalities that have wells will use a regular contractor for well inspection and maintenance, contracts will come up for tender from time to time.
While the many conflicts over oil have been a staple diet for our media outlets since black gold was first discovered, conflict over water is less widely reported—but it happens, too.
Some of the latest news from the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association:
On September 14 and 15 this year, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association will be holding their fourth annual conference.
Landfills were supposed to be the answer to our garbage-disposal issues. Over time, however, they have caused as many problems as they appear to have solved. It is estimated that there are over 8,000 fires at landfills across the United States each year? How are these fires started? Heat from decaying garbage can become hot enough to ignite gas below the surface and cause fires that burn under or above ground for miles.
Using the relatively constant temperature that exists just below the Earth’s surface is a renewable and environmentally friendly resource for heating and cooling that’s gaining popularity around the World. And as the cost of installing geothermal heating and cooling systems continues to fall, this trend is set to continue and become even cheaper and more efficient.
With only 3% of water on earth being freshwater, life on earth depends upon the security and maintenance of this most valuable resource. Here in North America, we typically think of lakes and flowing rivers as our sources of freshwater
Geothermal heating uses the natural and constant warmth that is stored in the earth’s core. Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years. Both the Romans and the Native Americans used the natural heat supplied by hot springs. In the present time, incessant trepidation regarding energy concerns and costs have improved interest in geothermal power.
Thanks to its resistance to corrosion and its overall durability, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe is a very popular choice for use in clean water distribution systems and the sanitary collection of waste water. At present more than 70% of the new underground water distribution pipes in the United States and Canada are PVC; 75% of the newly installed sanitary sewage systems use PVC piping.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Botanical Garden, a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 30 years, is a "conservation garden."
A hundred and fifty years since its unearthing, oil maintains its critical role in the world’s economy. It seems that ever since the world has become dependent on oil, it has worried that its reserves will run out.
Lanthanum, europium and neodymium: these rare earth minerals play an important role in clean power generation. Rare earth minerals are naturally occurring metallic elements that are used worldwide in tiny amounts to manufacture many of the high tech goods that we are so dependent on today.
PVC piping has long been used in aquariums to make certain the water circulating through the tanks is clean and filtered. PVC pipes are extremely resistant to the accumulation of clogging and corroding bio film, a slimy layer of bacteria which tends to develop in the tanks.
On GoHawaii’s website1, Hawaii’s Big Island is described as allowing adventurers or romantics to discover an assortment of unparalleled natural wonders. The Big Island, the biggest and youngest of the five Hawaiian islands
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has rapidly become the most valuable technology in the oil drilling business. Not only does directional drilling allow accessing areas that are otherwise out of reach economically, horizontal wells are now a favoured method to extract oil and gas. Directional drilling enables a larger contact with the productive area than vertical wells. Even though the HDD process may cost as much as two or three times the cost of a vertical well, the end result (e.g. the production factor) pays for itself as it can be as much as 15 to 20 times more advantageous.
Shale gas is very much in the news these days and it appears that this natural energy source could become the energy resource of the future in North America. Centered in Pennsylvania, the Marcellus shale formation, the largest shale deposit in the United States could possibility create thousands of jobs and supply the United States with its own fuel resources. This reservoir of natural gas could have major economic implications, not only for the U.S., but for the world.
Extract Geothermal Power
Although the details have not been fully released, the Associated Press reports that a US company plans to extract geothermal power from a location on the island where fumaroles are flooded with water warmed by hot rocks.
