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Title: Method and apparatus for in-densification of geomaterials for sealing applications

Abstract

A method and apparatus (10) for forming improved seals in boreholes (101) formed in host rock (100) by using the apparatus (10) to introduce a feedstock (60) into the borehole (101) and simultaneously subject the introduced feedstock to both compressive and shear stresses until the borehole becomes filled and sealed.

Inventors:
 [1];  [1]
  1. Albuquerque, NM
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
AT&T
OSTI Identifier:
870907
Patent Number(s):
5622453
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-76DP00789
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
method; apparatus; in-densification; geomaterials; sealing; applications; 10; forming; improved; seals; boreholes; 101; formed; host; rock; 100; introduce; feedstock; 60; borehole; simultaneously; subject; introduced; compressive; shear; stresses; filled; sealed; shear stress; improved seal; simultaneously subject; /405/166/

Citation Formats

Finley, Ray E, and Zeuch, David H. Method and apparatus for in-densification of geomaterials for sealing applications. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Finley, Ray E, & Zeuch, David H. Method and apparatus for in-densification of geomaterials for sealing applications. United States.
Finley, Ray E, and Zeuch, David H. Wed . "Method and apparatus for in-densification of geomaterials for sealing applications". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/870907.
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Sealing of boreholes using natural, compatible materials: Granular salt
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