EXPLORATION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESERVOIRS WITH DEEP DRILLING RIG Terra Invader 350 BOX-On-Box.

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Herrenknecht Vertical GmbH specializes in designing and manufacturing deep drilling rigs, such as the Terra Invader 350, for geothermal energy exploration. These rigs are capable of drilling wells up to 6,000 meters deep and are equipped with advanced technology for safety, automation, and environmental protection.

Specifications
The Terra Invader 350 features a maximum hook load of 410 metric tons, hoist power of 1,600 kW, and top drive power of 800 kW. It can achieve a maximum tripping speed of 600 meters per hour and is supported by three mud pumps and generators.

Project Data

Mauerstetten Project: The prototype B-001 drilled a well to a depth of 4,545 meters, demonstrating high availability and precision with its cylinder hoist system.
Dürrnhaar Project: Two wells were drilled to depths of 4,393 and 4,530 meters. The rig's skidding system facilitated cluster drilling.
Hanover Project: A single well was drilled to 3,902 meters, providing geothermal heat for the BGR office building.
Kirchstockach Project: Two wells were drilled to 4,214 and 4,452 meters, with the second well completed in just 81 days.

Technical Data
The Terra Invader 350's technical capabilities include a maximum drilling depth of 6,000 meters, with customizable hook load and casing options based on project requirements.

Conclusion
The Terra Invader 350 has proven effective in various geothermal projects across Germany, offering high safety standards, operational efficiency, and environmental benefits.

Catalog excerpts

EXPLORATION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESERVOIRS WITH DEEP DRILLING RIG Terra Invader 350 BOX-On-Box.-1

DEEP DRILLING. Herrenknecht Vertical GmbH, a subsidiary of Herrenknecht AG, designs and manufactures deep drilling rigs and equipment for wells down to 6,000 meters. The innovative "Terra Invader" rigs are specifically adapted to customer and project requirements offering high technical standards based on offshore technology and a number of new developments. Central features comprise an optimized safety concept (hands-off technology) and flexible energy management, comprehensive automation of working processes to increase time savings as well as integrated noise protection devices HERRENKNECHT VERTICAL GmbH www.herrenknecht-vertical.com HERRENKNECHT HERRENKNECHT VERTICAL GMBH GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESERVOIRS WITH DEEP DRILLING RIG TERRA INVADER 350 BOX-ON-BOX.

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The Terra Invader 350 prototype allowed to gain important project experience required for further optimizations. Rig operator H. Anger‘s Söhne successfully drilled the two wells in Dürrnhaar. Pro jects D ürrnhaar and H anover. The Bavarian molasse basin between the Alps and the Danube was location for operation of three deep drilling rigs from type Terra Invader 350 made by Herrenknecht Vertical. Overall, five deviated wells were drilled successfully up to depths of approx. 4,500 m in this area. Herrenknecht Vertical delivered also one of the rigs for the Genesys project in Hanover. This German...

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