Determination of mineback field site availability. Final report 6 December 1982-5 April 1985

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6157027

Shrinak, V M; Hoffmann, R L; Monk, T E

This report contains a summary of work done to establish the availability of feasible sites for a mineback effort. This work included selecting possible objectives for a mineback and experiments to perform in the mineback to satisfy the objectives. A conceptual design was drafted and criteria to satisfy the design and objectives determined. As part of the conceptual design a number of safety and technical issues were investigated. None indicated the project was not feasible. A summary of current High Energy Gas Fracturing (HEGF) is included. Simulations indicate that HEGF production is dependent on fracture wing length and permeability anisotropy. High permeability anistropy favors HEGF use. A preview copy of the Eastern Devonian Gas Shales Technology Review was edited and printed. Future editions of the Technology Review will provide technology transfer on Devonian shale technology and production to a broad spectrum of the Devonian shales industries.

• Research Organization: BDM Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6157027
• Report Number(s): PB-84-239086; R-84-0357-TR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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