The feasibility of deep well injection for brine disposal /

A generalized methodology for evaluating the technical

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spongberg, Martin Edward
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A generalized methodology for evaluating the technical
a proposed brine injection project in the Dove Creek area of
aquifers, the Strawn and EUenburger Formations, are
brine by injection into deep saline aquifers is developed,
brine for a project life of one hundred years. Two
determination for this project.
discussed only as they relate to technical feasibility. The
economics of the project. Additional data, particularly
feasibility of projects involving the disposal of waste
fluid compatibility are discussed in detail. Injection
hydraulic conductivity and net aquifer thickness data, are
King and Stonewall Counties, North Central Texas. Four
known deep aquifers are modeled, using the SWIFT/486
literature. Data collection, groundwater modeling, and
methodology is utilized to make a preliminary evaluation of
more related to economic than technical feasibility, and are
predicted to be acceptable for disposal. Each aquifer would
primarily from the hydrology and petroleum engineering
require only one disposal well which is favorable for the
required to make a more definitive technical feasibility
software, to determine their ability to receive two cfs of
system design, economics, and regulatory considerations are
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 120 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.