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Chemical processing in geothermal nuclear chimney

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OSTI ID:4406593

A closed rubble filled nuclear chimney is provided in a subterranean geothermal formation by detonation of a nuclear explosive device therein, with reagent input and product output conduits connecting the chimney cavity with appropriate surface facilities. Such facilities will usually comprise reagent preparation, product recovery and recycle facilities. Proccsses are then conducted in the nuclear chimney which processes are facilitated by temperature, pressure, catalytic and other conditions existent or which are otherwise provided in the nuclear chimney. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-005064
Assignee:
to United States Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3764660
OSTI ID:
4406593
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English