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Advanced biochemical processes for geothermal brines; Annual report FY 1989

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:720180
A laboratory effort to develop methods for the utilization and/or low cost environmentally acceptable disposal of toxic geothermal residues has been established at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). In this work, microorganisms which can interact with toxic metals found in geothermal residual brine sludges and which can convert them into soluble species for subsequent reinjection or concentration are being identified. Data generated in this work serve as models for the development of technically and economically feasible detoxification processes leading to advanced biotechnology for geothermal waste treatment. It is anticipated that the new biotechnology will reduce significantly the cost of surface disposal of sludges derived from geothermal brines. 6 refs., 28 figs.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
720180
Report Number(s):
BNL--43693; ON: TI90020288; CNN: Contract AM-35-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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