Mother Nature is a foe that man can’t quite conquer. However, John McLennan, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah, is ready to try.
Geothermal energy has the potential to play an important role in increasing the production of energy from renewable sources in the U.S. and a new drilling tool could help the nation meet renewable energy goals quicker.
Hot fluid is a byproduct of many oil and gas wells across the country. At least 25 billion barrels of it are produced each year, according the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).