Solution-mining calculations for SPR caverns
Several codes have been used in the development of solution mining schedules for the design of SPR caverns. One of these codes, SANSMIC, which predicts cavern shape and volume as a function of prescribed flow parameters, was developed to facilitate the calculation of shape changes while leaching is proceeding at the same time the cavern is being filled with oil (leach-fill) and when oil is being withdrawn by fresh water displacement. The theory and overall numerical procedures used in SANSMIC are described. Implicit, finite difference methods are used to solve an axisymmetric mass conservation problem. Calculated results are given which exercise each of the code options, and comparisons with other calculations and data from SPR caverns currently being leached are given. 10 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6220939
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-82-1157C; CONF-830511-2; ON: DE83007408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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