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Assessment and control of water contamination associated with shale oil extraction and processing. Work plan, October 1, 1980-September 30, 1981

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6629246· OSTI ID:6629246
The work plan for the Los Alamos National Laboratory's research on assessment and control of water contamination associated with shale oil extraction and processing is updated. There are two technical tasks in the program; the assessment of potential water contamination problems and the identification of alternative control strategies for controlling contaminant release into the surface and underground water systems from various oil-shale-related sources. Emphasis is currently placed on problem definition with future activities to stress the control of potential problems. Assessment activities include the physical and chemical characterization of solid and liquid process effluents and their potential for contaminant release, while current control technology researches are focussed on retort abandonment strategies.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6629246
Report Number(s):
LA-8678-MS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English