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Method and apparatus for in-situ densification of geomaterials for sealing applications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:504944
A method and apparatus is described for forming improved seals in boreholes formed in host rock by using the apparatus to introduce a feedstock into the borehole and simultaneously subjecting the introduced feedstock to both compressive and shear stresses until the borehole becomes filled and sealed. 3 figs.
Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,622,453/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-430,043
OSTI ID:
504944
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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